Media Releases

New Zealand horticulture exports close to $3.5 billion

7 May 2012

New Zealand's horticulture industry now accounts for $1 in every $13 of exports, with an annual value of close to $3.5 billion.

A daily potato for all your vitamin C needs

5 April 2012

In the future, it may be possible to get your daily dose of vitamin C from just one potato.

Broccoli and blueberries may improve gut health

16 February 2012

Broccoli and blueberries may have positive effects for those suffering with digestive problems, new research suggests.

New seafood research group for Plant & Food Research

13 February 2012

Plant & Food Research has strengthened its commitment to the seafood industry with the establishment of a new science Portfolio focused on seafood research.

New wheat cultivars anticipated from cereal breeding partnership

1 February 2012

An expanded breeding programme will result in new varieties of wheat and barley being made available for New Zealand growers, delivering high yields and improved resistance to disease.

Gold kiwifruit each day reduce cold symptoms

19 December 2011

Adding gold kiwifruit to your diet may lead to less suffering from symptoms of common illnesses such as colds, research suggests.

Birds and mammals vital for plant survival

16 November 2011

Research has shown that the loss of native birds and bats from New Zealand ecosystems can have serious consequences for the survival of native plant species.

Plant & Food Research scientist recognised by peers

22 September 2011

Plant & Food Research scientist Dr Jim Walker has been recognised for his 30 year research career with the presentation of a prestigious New Zealand Plant Protection medal.

Potato genome sequence published in Nature

8 July 2011

The Potato Genome Sequencing Consortium (PGSC), an international team of scientists including Plant & Food Research, has published its findings in the international journal Nature.

Plant & Food Research approved as R&D partner for Technology Transfer Voucher programme

1 July 2011

Plant & Food Research has been accredited as an R&D partner for the Ministry of Science and Innovation's Technology Transfer Voucher programme, designed to encourage business to engage in research and development that benefits New Zealand.