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New Kiwi Methane Venture Receives $13.5M Boost
Thursday, 19 September 2024, 1:52 pm | AgriZeroNZ
AgriZeroNZ and the New Zealand Agricultural Greenhouse Gas Research Centre (NZAGRC) are providing $13.5 million ($8.5M and $5M respectively) to Lucidome Bio, which is spearheading the next phase in the country’s pioneering methane vaccine research. More >>
AgriZeroNZ Invests Extra $4m In Kiwi Company Developing Methane-Inhibiting Bolus
Tuesday, 27 August 2024, 1:27 pm | AgriZeroNZ
AgriZeroNZ is investing a further NZD $4 million in Ruminant BioTech, to accelerate the commercialisation of a methane-inhibiting bolus specifically suited to New Zealand’s pastoral farming system. More >>
Methane-Blocking Extract From Daffodils To Be Trialled In New Zealand
Wednesday, 31 July 2024, 9:56 am | AgriZeroNZ
An extract from the humble daffodil will be put to the test in New Zealand after UK research discovered its potential to cut methane emissions from livestock. More >>
BNZ Latest Big Name To Invest In AgriZeroNZ
Tuesday, 25 June 2024, 2:43 pm | AgriZeroNZ
Bank of New Zealand (BNZ) is the latest business to join the growing lineup of private sector companies backing AgriZeroNZ, alongside government, to get emissions reduction tools into Kiwi farmers’ hands sooner. More >>
AgriZeroNZ Invests $9.9M In US Company In Race For ‘Holy Grail’ Methane Vaccine
Thursday, 9 May 2024, 9:59 am | AgriZeroNZ
It is AgriZeroNZ’s second investment in vaccine development, having already invested in the New Zealand research programme. More >>
AgriZeroNZ Investment In BioLumic To Shine Light On Low Emissions Pasture Solution
Thursday, 18 April 2024, 8:55 am | AgriZeroNZ
Pasture is the foundation of the business for Kiwi farmers, so a pasture solution to curb methane and boost productivity will be an important option in their toolkit to reduce emissions. More >>
Banks, A2 Milk Join AgriZeroNZ, Boosting Emissions Tool Fund By $18million
Wednesday, 10 April 2024, 2:15 pm | AgriZeroNZ
The a2 Milk Company, ANZ Bank New Zealand and ASB Bank are the latest big names to get behind AgriZeroNZ and its efforts to equip Kiwi farmers with tools to reduce emissions. Announcing the new shareholders at an event at Parliament today (Wednesday ... More >>
Agricultural Emissions Reduction JV Appoints Wayne McNee As Chief Executive
Tuesday, 24 October 2023, 3:27 pm | AgriZeroNZ
AgriZeroNZ, the public-private joint venture helping farmers reduce their emissions, has appointed Wayne McNee as its chief executive. AgriZeroNZ is half-owned by major agribusiness companies (ANZCO, Fonterra, Rabobank, Ravensdown, Silver Fern Farms ... More >>
Pioneering US Tech To Cut Methane From Cows Gets Kiwi Funding Boost
Friday, 8 September 2023, 10:07 am | AgriZeroNZ
AgriZeroNZ, a joint venture of major New Zealand agribusiness companies and the government, is the lead investor in a US start-up developing probiotics and natural enzymes that reduces methane while improving cow health. The JV has invested $4.1 ... More >>