Bioeconomy Science Institute
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Science with impact 🌱 Growing a sustainable bioeconomy for Aotearoa and the world.
The Bioeconomy Science Institute brings together AgResearch, Manaaki Whenua – Landcare Research, Plant & Food Research and Scion into a single organisation.
The Bioeconomy Science Institute brings together AgResearch, Manaaki Whenua – Landcare Research, Plant & Food Research and Scion into a single organisation.
Could vibrations help growers fight pests?
@rnz.co.nz.web.brid.gy Our Changing World host Dr Claire Concannon recently joined us on a visit to a commercial glasshouse in Christchurch, where our scientists are conducting trials that could shape the future of how growers manage unwanted pests.
@rnz.co.nz.web.brid.gy Our Changing World host Dr Claire Concannon recently joined us on a visit to a commercial glasshouse in Christchurch, where our scientists are conducting trials that could shape the future of how growers manage unwanted pests.
January 30, 2026 at 12:19 AM
Could vibrations help growers fight pests?
@rnz.co.nz.web.brid.gy Our Changing World host Dr Claire Concannon recently joined us on a visit to a commercial glasshouse in Christchurch, where our scientists are conducting trials that could shape the future of how growers manage unwanted pests.
@rnz.co.nz.web.brid.gy Our Changing World host Dr Claire Concannon recently joined us on a visit to a commercial glasshouse in Christchurch, where our scientists are conducting trials that could shape the future of how growers manage unwanted pests.
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Great to see the TVNZ Seven Sharp team telling the success story of our @bioeconomyscience.bsky.social partner, KiwiLeather Innovations.
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Great to see the TVNZ Seven Sharp team telling the success story of our New Zealand Institute for Bioeconomy Science Limited partner, KiwiLeather Innovations.
Don't miss this waste‑to‑worth journey -...
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January 28, 2026 at 7:45 PM
Great to see the TVNZ Seven Sharp team telling the success story of our @bioeconomyscience.bsky.social partner, KiwiLeather Innovations.
#bioeconomy
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Last week, we welcomed our new Chief Digital and Technology Officer, Yogesh Anand, and incoming Board Directors Louise Marsden and Dr Bruce Campbell, through a beautiful pōwhiri led by Rangitāne o Manawatū at our Te Papaioea site.
Nau mai, haere mai — a warm welcome to our new leaders.
Nau mai, haere mai — a warm welcome to our new leaders.
January 28, 2026 at 2:28 AM
Last week, we welcomed our new Chief Digital and Technology Officer, Yogesh Anand, and incoming Board Directors Louise Marsden and Dr Bruce Campbell, through a beautiful pōwhiri led by Rangitāne o Manawatū at our Te Papaioea site.
Nau mai, haere mai — a warm welcome to our new leaders.
Nau mai, haere mai — a warm welcome to our new leaders.
Could Aotearoa’s next biosecurity threat already be in the air?
Scientist Dr Toni Withers explains how insects and plant pathogens travel across the Tasman on wind currents and how forecasting models, offshore monitoring + citizen scientists are helping track new arrivals.
🎧 Listen bit.ly/4k36o76
Scientist Dr Toni Withers explains how insects and plant pathogens travel across the Tasman on wind currents and how forecasting models, offshore monitoring + citizen scientists are helping track new arrivals.
🎧 Listen bit.ly/4k36o76
January 27, 2026 at 8:32 PM
Could Aotearoa’s next biosecurity threat already be in the air?
Scientist Dr Toni Withers explains how insects and plant pathogens travel across the Tasman on wind currents and how forecasting models, offshore monitoring + citizen scientists are helping track new arrivals.
🎧 Listen bit.ly/4k36o76
Scientist Dr Toni Withers explains how insects and plant pathogens travel across the Tasman on wind currents and how forecasting models, offshore monitoring + citizen scientists are helping track new arrivals.
🎧 Listen bit.ly/4k36o76
🌱 Biosensors are changing the game for plant health, delivering real‑time insights that boost precision horticulture and forestry.
Check out our latest research highlight, where Dalila Pasquini breaks down a newly published study on smarter plant monitoring.
🔗 bit.ly/4sVjqHW
Check out our latest research highlight, where Dalila Pasquini breaks down a newly published study on smarter plant monitoring.
🔗 bit.ly/4sVjqHW
January 27, 2026 at 12:49 AM
🌱 Biosensors are changing the game for plant health, delivering real‑time insights that boost precision horticulture and forestry.
Check out our latest research highlight, where Dalila Pasquini breaks down a newly published study on smarter plant monitoring.
🔗 bit.ly/4sVjqHW
Check out our latest research highlight, where Dalila Pasquini breaks down a newly published study on smarter plant monitoring.
🔗 bit.ly/4sVjqHW
🌿 We’re #InTheNews
Check out @rnz.co.nz.web.brid.gy feature on our Te Urewera ngahere research partnership exploring native-forest propolis and its potential health benefits.
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Check out @rnz.co.nz.web.brid.gy feature on our Te Urewera ngahere research partnership exploring native-forest propolis and its potential health benefits.
📎bit.ly/3Zv092u
How 'bee glue' might improve our health
A collaboration between apicultural scientists and a Māori land trust in Te Urewera is shedding light on the potential health benefits of propolis, or "bee glue".
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January 25, 2026 at 10:39 PM
🌿 We’re #InTheNews
Check out @rnz.co.nz.web.brid.gy feature on our Te Urewera ngahere research partnership exploring native-forest propolis and its potential health benefits.
📎bit.ly/3Zv092u
Check out @rnz.co.nz.web.brid.gy feature on our Te Urewera ngahere research partnership exploring native-forest propolis and its potential health benefits.
📎bit.ly/3Zv092u
After more than 50 years of monitoring pasture growth in Southland, Chris Smith is retiring.
His dedication has shaped farming decisions and climate understanding nationwide.
Huge thanks to Chris for his impact on farming science.
🔗bit.ly/4pNidQc
His dedication has shaped farming decisions and climate understanding nationwide.
Huge thanks to Chris for his impact on farming science.
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January 22, 2026 at 3:30 AM
After more than 50 years of monitoring pasture growth in Southland, Chris Smith is retiring.
His dedication has shaped farming decisions and climate understanding nationwide.
Huge thanks to Chris for his impact on farming science.
🔗bit.ly/4pNidQc
His dedication has shaped farming decisions and climate understanding nationwide.
Huge thanks to Chris for his impact on farming science.
🔗bit.ly/4pNidQc
We’re proud to introduce our new ingoa Maiangi Taiao
Reflecting our commitment to meaningful partnerships with Māori & uplifting the natural world. It speaks to the interconnection of land, water, people & knowledge, to delivering science for nature & future generations.
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Reflecting our commitment to meaningful partnerships with Māori & uplifting the natural world. It speaks to the interconnection of land, water, people & knowledge, to delivering science for nature & future generations.
bit.ly/3Zt9MyF
Maiangi Taiao - uplifting nature through science
Māori, the tangata whenua (indigenous people) of Aotearoa New Zealand, hold generations of knowledge, innovation, and stewardship of the natural world. At th...
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January 22, 2026 at 12:13 AM
We’re proud to introduce our new ingoa Maiangi Taiao
Reflecting our commitment to meaningful partnerships with Māori & uplifting the natural world. It speaks to the interconnection of land, water, people & knowledge, to delivering science for nature & future generations.
bit.ly/3Zt9MyF
Reflecting our commitment to meaningful partnerships with Māori & uplifting the natural world. It speaks to the interconnection of land, water, people & knowledge, to delivering science for nature & future generations.
bit.ly/3Zt9MyF
👀🌲 POV: You’re a radiata pine seedling cruising through a phenotyping robot at the Australian Plant Phenomics Network (APPN).
Check out APPN’s latest story highlighting their role in one of our five‑year research programmes. #BioeconomyScience
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Check out APPN’s latest story highlighting their role in one of our five‑year research programmes. #BioeconomyScience
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Linking the soil microbiome to climate resilience
APPN’s Adelaide Node, The Plant Accelerator® (TPA®) has been playing a key role in a New Zealand project to understand the soil microbiome associated with…
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January 20, 2026 at 10:45 PM
👀🌲 POV: You’re a radiata pine seedling cruising through a phenotyping robot at the Australian Plant Phenomics Network (APPN).
Check out APPN’s latest story highlighting their role in one of our five‑year research programmes. #BioeconomyScience
🔗 bit.ly/4pKbY0v
Check out APPN’s latest story highlighting their role in one of our five‑year research programmes. #BioeconomyScience
🔗 bit.ly/4pKbY0v
#FunFactFriday Did you know hops grow on bines, not vines?
Bines are stems that twist clockwise & grow wrapping around a support structure. Vines climb using tendrils that reach out in different directions. Bines die back in winter, the root system can survive 20+ years, regrowing each spring.
Bines are stems that twist clockwise & grow wrapping around a support structure. Vines climb using tendrils that reach out in different directions. Bines die back in winter, the root system can survive 20+ years, regrowing each spring.
January 16, 2026 at 2:34 AM
#FunFactFriday Did you know hops grow on bines, not vines?
Bines are stems that twist clockwise & grow wrapping around a support structure. Vines climb using tendrils that reach out in different directions. Bines die back in winter, the root system can survive 20+ years, regrowing each spring.
Bines are stems that twist clockwise & grow wrapping around a support structure. Vines climb using tendrils that reach out in different directions. Bines die back in winter, the root system can survive 20+ years, regrowing each spring.
We’re delighted to be hosting the Aotearoa NZ Biodiscovery Platform — a new government investment supporting the creation of innovative, high-value products from Aotearoa’s unique biological resources.
The programme is now in its Set-Up Phase. Stay informed & get updates: bit.ly/4jyoihS
The programme is now in its Set-Up Phase. Stay informed & get updates: bit.ly/4jyoihS
January 14, 2026 at 7:00 PM
We’re delighted to be hosting the Aotearoa NZ Biodiscovery Platform — a new government investment supporting the creation of innovative, high-value products from Aotearoa’s unique biological resources.
The programme is now in its Set-Up Phase. Stay informed & get updates: bit.ly/4jyoihS
The programme is now in its Set-Up Phase. Stay informed & get updates: bit.ly/4jyoihS
🍎 Heading to #FruitLogistica2026! The Bioeconomy Science Institute is bringing Aotearoa New Zealand’s world-leading post-harvest and fruit quality science to Berlin. Don’t miss Janine Carter’s talk: Wed 4 Feb, 16:30, Hall 2.1. See you there! 🌍🍏
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January 14, 2026 at 6:06 AM
🍎 Heading to #FruitLogistica2026! The Bioeconomy Science Institute is bringing Aotearoa New Zealand’s world-leading post-harvest and fruit quality science to Berlin. Don’t miss Janine Carter’s talk: Wed 4 Feb, 16:30, Hall 2.1. See you there! 🌍🍏
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As the temperatures soar, we’ve got some tips for farmers on reducing the risk of animal heat stress.
Keep troughs clean, avoid moving stock, allow airflow, and feed during cooler times.
Quick actions today can prevent heat stress. Learn bit.ly/3YrFhZL
Keep troughs clean, avoid moving stock, allow airflow, and feed during cooler times.
Quick actions today can prevent heat stress. Learn bit.ly/3YrFhZL
January 9, 2026 at 3:00 AM
As the temperatures soar, we’ve got some tips for farmers on reducing the risk of animal heat stress.
Keep troughs clean, avoid moving stock, allow airflow, and feed during cooler times.
Quick actions today can prevent heat stress. Learn bit.ly/3YrFhZL
Keep troughs clean, avoid moving stock, allow airflow, and feed during cooler times.
Quick actions today can prevent heat stress. Learn bit.ly/3YrFhZL
💡 The right container, for the right species, in the right place can make all the difference. These tī kōuka seedlings show how container choice shapes root development — and long-term survival. 🌱
Read more about this NZ-first native tree study led by our team: bit.ly/4p9SjWM
#BioeconomyScience
Read more about this NZ-first native tree study led by our team: bit.ly/4p9SjWM
#BioeconomyScience
January 9, 2026 at 12:00 AM
💡 The right container, for the right species, in the right place can make all the difference. These tī kōuka seedlings show how container choice shapes root development — and long-term survival. 🌱
Read more about this NZ-first native tree study led by our team: bit.ly/4p9SjWM
#BioeconomyScience
Read more about this NZ-first native tree study led by our team: bit.ly/4p9SjWM
#BioeconomyScience
Can your favourite meat snack be better for you and the planet? 🌱
Dr Renyu Zhang is crafting hybrid jerky with beef, nutrient rich Chlorella and nutritional yeast, lower fat, more minerals, same great chew.
Science and sustainability create tasty innovation
Read more: bit.ly/4sbEEkC
Dr Renyu Zhang is crafting hybrid jerky with beef, nutrient rich Chlorella and nutritional yeast, lower fat, more minerals, same great chew.
Science and sustainability create tasty innovation
Read more: bit.ly/4sbEEkC
January 5, 2026 at 9:00 PM
Can your favourite meat snack be better for you and the planet? 🌱
Dr Renyu Zhang is crafting hybrid jerky with beef, nutrient rich Chlorella and nutritional yeast, lower fat, more minerals, same great chew.
Science and sustainability create tasty innovation
Read more: bit.ly/4sbEEkC
Dr Renyu Zhang is crafting hybrid jerky with beef, nutrient rich Chlorella and nutritional yeast, lower fat, more minerals, same great chew.
Science and sustainability create tasty innovation
Read more: bit.ly/4sbEEkC
Heading out for a bush walk or New Year’s tramp? 🌿
Keep an eye out for some of the common insect pests and diseases affecting New Zealand’s native plants.
🔗 Check out our practical guide to recognising the insect pests and diseases you might encounter in the ngahere: bit.ly/3MHwRut
Keep an eye out for some of the common insect pests and diseases affecting New Zealand’s native plants.
🔗 Check out our practical guide to recognising the insect pests and diseases you might encounter in the ngahere: bit.ly/3MHwRut
January 4, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Heading out for a bush walk or New Year’s tramp? 🌿
Keep an eye out for some of the common insect pests and diseases affecting New Zealand’s native plants.
🔗 Check out our practical guide to recognising the insect pests and diseases you might encounter in the ngahere: bit.ly/3MHwRut
Keep an eye out for some of the common insect pests and diseases affecting New Zealand’s native plants.
🔗 Check out our practical guide to recognising the insect pests and diseases you might encounter in the ngahere: bit.ly/3MHwRut
That’s a wrap for the year!
Wishing you all a safe and happy holiday from the team at the Bioeconomy Science Institute.
We’ll be closed from 24 December and back on 6 January.
🎄 Meri Kirihimete me te Hape Nū Ia! 🎅
Wishing you all a safe and happy holiday from the team at the Bioeconomy Science Institute.
We’ll be closed from 24 December and back on 6 January.
🎄 Meri Kirihimete me te Hape Nū Ia! 🎅
December 23, 2025 at 10:50 PM
That’s a wrap for the year!
Wishing you all a safe and happy holiday from the team at the Bioeconomy Science Institute.
We’ll be closed from 24 December and back on 6 January.
🎄 Meri Kirihimete me te Hape Nū Ia! 🎅
Wishing you all a safe and happy holiday from the team at the Bioeconomy Science Institute.
We’ll be closed from 24 December and back on 6 January.
🎄 Meri Kirihimete me te Hape Nū Ia! 🎅
Planning to leave a treat for Santa’s reindeer this Christmas Eve? 🦌
Carrots get the science-approved tick, plus berries, apples, kiwifruit, kale, swedes and oats.
Find out what other local produce Santa’s reindeer may like to visit: bit.ly/4p4anBl
Carrots get the science-approved tick, plus berries, apples, kiwifruit, kale, swedes and oats.
Find out what other local produce Santa’s reindeer may like to visit: bit.ly/4p4anBl
December 23, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Planning to leave a treat for Santa’s reindeer this Christmas Eve? 🦌
Carrots get the science-approved tick, plus berries, apples, kiwifruit, kale, swedes and oats.
Find out what other local produce Santa’s reindeer may like to visit: bit.ly/4p4anBl
Carrots get the science-approved tick, plus berries, apples, kiwifruit, kale, swedes and oats.
Find out what other local produce Santa’s reindeer may like to visit: bit.ly/4p4anBl
🎧 Our top scigest podcast picks for 2025 explore soil health, food systems, innovation and the future of the bioeconomy. Thoughtful listening for summer days.
Listen on our website or wherever you get your podcasts. bit.ly/3MHFRzT
Listen on our website or wherever you get your podcasts. bit.ly/3MHFRzT
December 22, 2025 at 8:00 PM
🎧 Our top scigest podcast picks for 2025 explore soil health, food systems, innovation and the future of the bioeconomy. Thoughtful listening for summer days.
Listen on our website or wherever you get your podcasts. bit.ly/3MHFRzT
Listen on our website or wherever you get your podcasts. bit.ly/3MHFRzT
From Bavarian barns to Kiwi pastures
Meet Kati Hewitt, a scientist turning curiosity into innovations that support sustainable farming across New Zealand.
Read more about Kati’s journey: bit.ly/3KGeB4g
#Sustainability #NZFarming #BioeconomyScience
Meet Kati Hewitt, a scientist turning curiosity into innovations that support sustainable farming across New Zealand.
Read more about Kati’s journey: bit.ly/3KGeB4g
#Sustainability #NZFarming #BioeconomyScience
December 21, 2025 at 10:20 PM
From Bavarian barns to Kiwi pastures
Meet Kati Hewitt, a scientist turning curiosity into innovations that support sustainable farming across New Zealand.
Read more about Kati’s journey: bit.ly/3KGeB4g
#Sustainability #NZFarming #BioeconomyScience
Meet Kati Hewitt, a scientist turning curiosity into innovations that support sustainable farming across New Zealand.
Read more about Kati’s journey: bit.ly/3KGeB4g
#Sustainability #NZFarming #BioeconomyScience
Our researchers and international collaborators are combining field data, satellite imagery, and machine learning to estimate live fuel moisture and fuel type — improving wildfire prediction across Aotearoa New Zealand.
🎥 Learn more: youtu.be/ipmeTAkuMeY
#BioeconomyScience #WildfireResearch
🎥 Learn more: youtu.be/ipmeTAkuMeY
#BioeconomyScience #WildfireResearch
Research highlight: new advances in remote sensing for fire risk management
Bioeconomy Science Institute researchers are developing new ways to estimate live fuel moisture content and fuel types by combining field measurements, satel...
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December 19, 2025 at 2:15 AM
Our researchers and international collaborators are combining field data, satellite imagery, and machine learning to estimate live fuel moisture and fuel type — improving wildfire prediction across Aotearoa New Zealand.
🎥 Learn more: youtu.be/ipmeTAkuMeY
#BioeconomyScience #WildfireResearch
🎥 Learn more: youtu.be/ipmeTAkuMeY
#BioeconomyScience #WildfireResearch
⏰ Early bird registrations close soon!
Join us in Napier, NZ (23–27 March) for the 21st ICSVVG Conference 🍇
Global research on grapevine viruses & phytoplasmas, plus vineyard visits and wine tasting.
Register now & save 👉 bit.ly/48HfZwA
Join us in Napier, NZ (23–27 March) for the 21st ICSVVG Conference 🍇
Global research on grapevine viruses & phytoplasmas, plus vineyard visits and wine tasting.
Register now & save 👉 bit.ly/48HfZwA
December 18, 2025 at 6:17 AM
⏰ Early bird registrations close soon!
Join us in Napier, NZ (23–27 March) for the 21st ICSVVG Conference 🍇
Global research on grapevine viruses & phytoplasmas, plus vineyard visits and wine tasting.
Register now & save 👉 bit.ly/48HfZwA
Join us in Napier, NZ (23–27 March) for the 21st ICSVVG Conference 🍇
Global research on grapevine viruses & phytoplasmas, plus vineyard visits and wine tasting.
Register now & save 👉 bit.ly/48HfZwA
In 1997, we asked: How will ecosystems respond to rising CO₂? Then we waited—25 years.
NZ FACE revealed slow changes: pasture growth up just 3%, fertiliser efficiency halved, and forage quality fell.
Learn more: bit.ly/4qcPNzS
#ClimateChange #FutureFarming
NZ FACE revealed slow changes: pasture growth up just 3%, fertiliser efficiency halved, and forage quality fell.
Learn more: bit.ly/4qcPNzS
#ClimateChange #FutureFarming
December 18, 2025 at 3:00 AM
In 1997, we asked: How will ecosystems respond to rising CO₂? Then we waited—25 years.
NZ FACE revealed slow changes: pasture growth up just 3%, fertiliser efficiency halved, and forage quality fell.
Learn more: bit.ly/4qcPNzS
#ClimateChange #FutureFarming
NZ FACE revealed slow changes: pasture growth up just 3%, fertiliser efficiency halved, and forage quality fell.
Learn more: bit.ly/4qcPNzS
#ClimateChange #FutureFarming
🌱 Welcome Dr Bruce Campbell and Louise Marsden to the Bioeconomy Science Institute Board.
Their experience across science, governance and commercial leadership strengthens our work toward a thriving bioeconomy.
🔗 bit.ly/4s2mX70
Their experience across science, governance and commercial leadership strengthens our work toward a thriving bioeconomy.
🔗 bit.ly/4s2mX70
December 17, 2025 at 2:50 AM
🌱 Welcome Dr Bruce Campbell and Louise Marsden to the Bioeconomy Science Institute Board.
Their experience across science, governance and commercial leadership strengthens our work toward a thriving bioeconomy.
🔗 bit.ly/4s2mX70
Their experience across science, governance and commercial leadership strengthens our work toward a thriving bioeconomy.
🔗 bit.ly/4s2mX70
🌍 A big week for the Bioeconomy Science Institute. We were proud to partner with the World Bank to host agricultural research leaders from across Sub-Saharan Africa in Aotearoa New Zealand.
#BioeconomyScience
#BioeconomyScience
December 16, 2025 at 9:21 PM
🌍 A big week for the Bioeconomy Science Institute. We were proud to partner with the World Bank to host agricultural research leaders from across Sub-Saharan Africa in Aotearoa New Zealand.
#BioeconomyScience
#BioeconomyScience