Background
The NZAGRC operates a competitive Innovation Fund for researchers working towards agricultural greenhouse gas emissions reduction solutions. The first funding round took place in 2020 and a second is planned during 2021.
2020 Innovation Fund round
The first round of the NZAGRC Innovation Fund opened in July 2020, with $2 million available for projects from New Zealand-based research providers, organisations and companies. Proposals were sought for projects, up to two-years in duration, that addressed one or both of the following research areas: 

Reducing methane emissions from enteric fermentation in ruminants
Reducing nitrous oxide emissions from ruminant animal deposited urine patches

Fundamental to applied projects were considered, but proposals had to significantly strengthen current research avenues and/or develop novel approaches that show major promise for bringing practical, farm-level solutions closer to on-farm implementation.
Four projects were selected, worth a total of $1.72 million. Details will be posted here in due course, along with details of any 2021 funding round.