Who We Are

AgResearch is New Zealand’s largest Crown Research Institute (CRI) with acknowledged expertise in biological science, therefore having a key role to play in boosting the productivity of our bio-dependent economy.

We are owned by the people of New Zealand, working for the benefit of New Zealand.

Our aim is to create wealth for New Zealand, value for our customers and health and well-being for consumers through science-based discovery, product development and commercialisation.

What is Our Role?

“AgResearch will continue to develop and source biotechnologies to help keep New Zealand at the forefront of agriculture.”