The Soil and Health Association is backing calls by the Green Party for a parliamentary inquiry into failed genetic experiments on animals.

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

The future of wool is bright, thanks to some high-tech fabrics developed by New Zealand scientists, which were put through their paces by eight designers today.

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

Genetically modified cows were born with ovaries that grew so large they caused ruptures and killed the animals.

Scientists have been given permission to put human genes into goats, sheep and cows for the next 20 years.

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 appear to be gearing up for a new bid to win over consumers before the first applications for release of GE pasture species.

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.