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Karamea Calling: The New Zealand Fungal Foray Goes Coastal - PLUS Fungus Of The Year 2026
Friday, 17 April 2026, 2:11 pm | Bioeconomy Science Institute
This Foray is the largest ever – with over 80 people registered to attend with several coming from Australia and North America. With permission from DoC, participants will be surveying approved native forests for fungi over four of the five weekdays More >>
World First Hybrid Grass Breakthrough Could Open New Doors For Future Pastures
Wednesday, 18 March 2026, 11:45 am | Bioeconomy Science Institute
Hybrid plants are now growing in a Palmerston North greenhouse - the first time this notoriously difficult pairing has ever produced viable seed, despite decades of international effort. More >>
Under Pressure? In A State? What Do New Zealanders Really Think About Their Environment?
Wednesday, 25 February 2026, 12:19 pm | Bioeconomy Science Institute
The survey asked about the state of 10 environmental domains. New Zealanders think that our air and protected natural areas are in a better state than the other environmental domains. More >>
Cellular Horticulture Startup Forever Harvest Raises $1.2m To Secure Future Fruit & Nut Supply For Global Food Companies
Tuesday, 24 February 2026, 11:02 am | Bioeconomy Science Institute
Cellular horticulture is the process of growing specific fruit or nut cells in a lab instead of growing a whole tree or plant, allowing the production of cultured cells with targeted nutrients, flavours, textures or functional benefits. More >>
A New Lab For Lincoln
Monday, 16 February 2026, 12:08 pm | Bioeconomy Science Institute
The new building contains a PC2 laboratory purpose-built to safely support biological research involving microorganisms. More >>
Next-Generation NZ Hop Variety Launched For Brewing Industry
Tuesday, 10 February 2026, 9:34 am | Bioeconomy Science Institute
Tasman based Clayton Hops has been working in partnership with the Bioeconomy Science Institute's hop breeding team to bring new & exciting hop varieties to market exclusively as part of a joint initiative called the Clayton Innovation Project (CIP). More >>
Promising New Test To Detect Parasites In Farmed Deer
Wednesday, 4 February 2026, 12:30 pm | Bioeconomy Science Institute
The Bioeconomy Science Institute Maiangi Taiao, in partnership with the Disease Research Limited (DRL), has been trialling polymerase chain reaction (PCR) technology to detect parasite DNA in deer faeces. More >>
Beehive Study In Te Urewera Native Forest Suggests Potential For Unique Propolis
Thursday, 22 January 2026, 12:49 pm | Bioeconomy Science Institute
Propolis is a resinous substance honey bees create from plant materials including sap and leaf buds to protect their hives. More >>
Science-Approved Treats For Santa’s Reindeer
Monday, 22 December 2025, 3:49 pm | Bioeconomy Science Institute
Senior Scientist Dr David Stevens, an expert in farm systems and animal nutrition, says that while carrots aren’t a natural part of a reindeer’s diet, they’re fine as a festive treat. More >>
Seed Bank Grows With Climate-Resilient Species
Thursday, 4 December 2025, 2:50 pm | Bioeconomy Science Institute
Home to more than 175,000 seed samples from more than 100 countries, the genebank is one of the most diverse collections of its kind and the largest forage genebank in the world. More >>
Scientist Honoured For Groundbreaking Work In Plant Genetics
Thursday, 27 November 2025, 2:04 pm | Bioeconomy Science Institute
Dr Tony Conner, an emeritus scientist at the Bioeconomy Science Institute, won the prestigious New Zealand Association of Scientists (NZAS) Marsden Medal. More >>
New Award Shines Spotlight On Technicians Behind Scientific Breakthroughs
Thursday, 27 November 2025, 12:58 pm | Bioeconomy Science Institute
The breakthrough is estimated to have contributed $3.6 billion to the New Zealand economy over the past two decades and earlier this year won the Prime Minister’s Science Prize. More >>
TUTTI™ Apple Wins Global Recognition For Climate-Smart Innovation
Tuesday, 7 October 2025, 4:02 pm | Bioeconomy Science Institute
TUTTI™ was celebrated as a breakthrough apple that delivers exceptional flavour and quality while thriving in warmer climates where traditional apple varieties struggle. More >>
Bioeconomy Science Institute To Lead $42 Million Biodiscovery Platform
Monday, 6 October 2025, 10:06 am | Bioeconomy Science Institute
The Government is investing $42.8 million in the platform over seven years. The institute's expertise in bioactives has already driven discoveries. More >>
New Agreement To Advance AI Technologies For Aquaculture Industry
Tuesday, 2 September 2025, 6:33 pm | Bioeconomy Science Institute
Bioeconomy Science Institute Seafood Production Scientist, Dr David Ashton, who led the development of this work says that it offers insights into fish growth and health and could have wider applicability within aquaculture and beyond. More >>
New Look For New Zealand’s Bioeconomy Research
Tuesday, 2 September 2025, 6:29 pm | Bioeconomy Science Institute
“As we start our journey as Bioeconomy Science Institute it’s great to be able to share this new visual identity which speaks to the organisation that we are building, for the benefit of Aotearoa New Zealand and the world,” says Mark Piper, Transition ... More >>
