We develop tools and technologies to safeguard animal and plant health, protecting productive and native ecosystems from biological threats.

We develop tools and technologies for detection, diagnosis, assessment and monitoring of insect pests, animal and plant diseases, weeds and predators in the field, and before and at the border, that support rapid response to biosecurity threats. We also develop cost-effective control methods for invasive and damaging pests and pathogens, with a focus on natural biological controls and targeted chemical usage when necessary.

The links below will take you to further information on the AgResearch, Manaaki Whenua – Landcare Research, Plant & Food Research, and Scion Group websites.

  • Biosecurity & crop protection

    Detection and control of crop pests and diseases.
    • Plant & Food Research Group
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  • Collections

    Collections provide the repository for knowledge of New Zealand’s flora, fauna, and funga, contributing to research and the understanding of biological diversity and sustainability of New Zealand’s unique biodiversity.
    • Manaaki Whenua – Landcare Research Group
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  • Integrated biosecurity

    Protecting pastoral agriculture systems from pests, weeds and diseases.
    • AgResearch Group
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  • Managing invasive species

    Guiding management & developing control tools for weeds, pests, predators & diseases.
    • Manaaki Whenua – Landcare Research Group
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  • Protecting our forests

    Protecting our planted and natural forests from insect pests, pathogens and invasive weeds.
    • Scion Group
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