Maori-controlled, with a Vietnamese connection, one of the country's newest dairy companies does things a little bit differently from the big boys, discovers Jamie Gray.

What are the benefits, if any? And is it inevitable? Two views from opposite sides of the argument from Agram chief executive Graeme Peters and university researcher Professor Jack Heinemann.

Minister 'unaware' of questions on genetic engineering gains.

Soil and nutrient advice company gets back to the scientific basics to help farmers optimise production.

Millions are being spent creating new grasses but the benefits remain uncertain.

Redback spiders could thrive in some areas of NZ, posing a real threat to native wildlife, a scientist says.

Agricultural scientists say a genetically engineered clover could reduce methane emissions from livestock by 10 per cent.

A 100gm serving of NZ lamb consumed in Britain carries a carbon "cost" equivalent to nearly 2kg of carbon dioxide, new research shows.

NZ researchers may have discovered a breathrough for reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

AgResearch says it has several international companies interested in commercially producing its stab and flame-resistant wool fabric.

The science going on at AgResearch's new farm at Tokanui may help New Zealand's dairy farms run in a more sustainable fashion.

AgResearch plans to grow genetically modified grass created to cut the greenhouse gases produced by cows.

Federated Farmers says agitation about dirty dairying has led farmers to import foreign concepts such as feed sheds.