RuakuraRuakura, on the outskirts of Hamilton, is the largest of the AgResearch campuses. Research includes animal molecular biology (genomics and cloning), reproductive technologies, agricultural systems modelling, land management, dairy and meat science, food processing technology and safety, and animal behaviour and welfare. Ruakura Research Centre East Street | The Hopkirk Research InstituteThe Hopkirk Research Institute concentrates on health sciences for pastoral-fed animals. Its scientists work in association with Massey University on the University’s Turitea campus. Tennent Drive Private Bag 11008 |
AgResearch Grasslands AgResearch Grasslands is adjacent to Massey University, near Palmerston North, its research focus being plant breeding and plant molecular biology (particularly functional genomics), ruminant nutrition and land management. Private Bag 11008 | National Centre for Biosecurity and Infectious Disease National Centre for Biosecurity and Infectious Disease (NCBID) is a collaboration between AgResearch and Biosecurity New Zealand, the Institute of Environmental Science and Research (ESR) and AsureQuality. AgResearch Wallaceville Campus PO Box 40063 |
AgResearch Lincoln AgResearch Lincoln, 15 km west of Christchurch, focuses on: biocontrol and biosecurity; plant breeding and seed technology; wool and skin biology; and animal fibres and textiles. Cnr Springs Road and Gerald Street Private Bag 4749 | Molecular Biology UnitMolecular Biology Unit (MBU) is in partnership with a Crown Research Institute (CRI), and the University of Otago, and combines agricultural and medical research to develop molecular tools for genome analysis. University of Otago |
Invermay Agricultural CentreInvermay Agricultural Centre is on the Taieri Plain, near Mosgiel and Dunedin. Its research concentrates on animal molecular biology, particularly genomics, deer, sheep, land management, and biocontrol and biosecurity. Private Bag 50034 |
