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Tauutuutu White Paper: Executive Summary
There is a new class of Māori agri-food enterprises operated by successful land trusts, incorporations, and iwi corporations that are becoming known nationally for their…
Journal Article
Co-innovation and Integration and Implementation Sciences: Measuring their research impact – examination of five New Zealand primary sector case studies
The Primary Innovation programme investigated co-innovation to solve complex agricultural problems in five New Zealand primary sector projects. The projects engaged diverse stakeholders using a…
Technical Report
Regenerative agriculture in Aotearoa NZ: project overview and statement of purpose
Traditional agricultural science can often take a linear approach: knowledge is shared from scientists to farmers, who might then adopt one change and observe the…
Technical Report
An introduction and guide to the ‘alternative agricultures’: an enquiry into values
This report provides a short history of ‘alternative agricultures’ to show where regenerative agriculture has emerged from – and tackles the interesting question of whether…
Technical Report
Regenerative principles applied in New Zealand
This report summarises and describes 11 principles drawn from multiple focus groups with NZ farmers and growers. Some principles are focused on encouraging farm practices…
Technical Report
Perspectives on ‘regenerative outcomes’ and associated research needs: insights from consultation with participants in four sectors – arable, dairy, sheep & beef, and viticulture
This reports outlines the outcomes and research needed by representatives of four key New Zealand agricultural sectors (dairy, sheep and beef, arable, and viticulture). The…
Technical Report
Ecosystem-based solutions for climate change adaptation in rural landscapes of NZ
This report describes ways that nature can support farm systems to adapt to a future under climate change. Pastures that are more diverse, for example,…
Technical Report
Native biodiversity and regenerative agriculture in New Zealand
Five farming practices are highly likely to increase native bird abundance and native vegetation in New Zealand, finds this report. The five key practices for…
Technical Report
Assessing animal welfare in New Zealand pastoral farms
This report outlines how to assess the impact of regenerative farming on the welfare of animals raised for production. The possible effect of diverse pastures…
Journal Article
Do soil cadmium concentrations decline after phosphate fertilizer application is stopped: A comparison of long-term pasture trials in NZ
Stopping phosphorus (P) fertiliser can decrease topsoil cadmium (Cd) concentrations. Stopping P fertiliser applications reduced soil Cd concentrations after 21 and 26 years. Reductions only…
Journal Article
Geography Matters for Small Advanced Economies: Implications for Economic Strategy
New Zealand is a small advanced economy in the South Pacific Ocean. Policy advisors often compare New Zealand’s economic performance with those of other successful…
Journal Article
Attribution of River Water-Quality Trends to Agricultural Land Use and Climate Variability in New Zealand
Trends at 1051 river monitoring sites across New Zealand incrementing annually for time windows of 10 and 20 years over the 28-year period ending 2017…