We’re scanning the world for solutions to reduce biogenic methane and nitrous oxide emissions from ruminant animals and investing in a portfolio of innovative ventures and projects with a shared commitment to helping farmers lead the worldwide advancement of low emissions pasture-based farming.
We offer a flexible combination of funding, strategic advice and market access to accelerate the development and deployment of solutions:
Investment: Venture capital to unlock company growth and strategic funding for research and development and testing facilities to address market gaps.
Acceleration: Support and advice on building companies and getting solutions to market.
Regulatory support: Help to understand and navigate the regulation based on our experience of the requirements and opportunities in New Zealand.
Trials: Connections across the New Zealand farming sector to help facilitate trials.
Uptake on-farm: Supporting a pathway to deploying your solution at scale through our extensive farm networks.
Contact us to find out how we can help bring your solution to market or co-invest in innovative ventures and opportunities in our focus areas.
Agroceutical Products NZ
Partnership with a UK company to develop a methane inhibitor for cattle from a daffodil extract.
Agteria Biotech
Swedish startup utilising a patent-pending molecule to reduce methane emissions from cattle.
ArkeaBio
US startup developing a methane vaccine for ruminant animals, with an innovative approach and initial focus on cattle.
BioLumic
A New Zealand-founded company utilising UV light to develop a low-emissions pasture with increased productivity gains.
BiomEdit
US company developing a probiotic-based feed additive to reduce methane emissions from dairy cows and improve productivity.
Bovotica
Pioneering Australian startup developing a probiotic to reduce methane and boost productivity.
Hoofprint Biome Inc
US startup developing probiotics and natural enzymes aimed at reducing methane emissions by up to 80% while improving cow health.
Lucidome Bio
New company setup by AgriZeroNZ to spearhead the next phase of New Zealand's methane vaccine research.
Ruminant BioTech
New Zealand company developing a slow-release, biodegradable methane-inhibiting bolus specifically suited to pastoral farms.
Methane inhibitors
Supporting NZ research looking at ways to develop and deliver a methane-reducing compound to animals on pastoral farms.
