Our research themes
Our research themes
Our research themes
Our science can create healthy, nutritious food from the most sustainable systems.
That means producing food that people want to eat and that meets all their dietary and lifestyle needs, while also protecting the planet for future generations.
There are lots of ways our science can help those who grow, harvest, prepare and sell food. Our six research themes outline the ways in which we’re helping to create a smart green future for producers, consumers and the community.
Aotearoa Provenance
We create foods from our unique place, with traceability, authenticity and identity.
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Climate resilience
We design technologies to help food producers limit, mitigate and adapt to climate-driven changes.
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Full Bioresource Utilisation
We create new ways to use everything we grow and harvest, improving efficiency and eliminating waste.
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Healthy Ecosystems
We help build healthy ecosystems resilient to future challenges and with enhanced biodiversity.
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Positive Foods
We create new healthy foods and bioproducts produced in ways that protect the planet for future generations.
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Smart Food Systems
We harness new technologies and digital innovation to transform our food systems.
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