Vision


 


To be an internationally renowned centre for research 
and development into agricultural greenhouse gas 
mitigation solutions


 


By 2015, the NZAGRC plans to be:


	A source of practical, cost 
	effective technologies and/or practices that reduce emissions/increase 
	sinks and clearly demonstrate that farm businesses can be both lower 
	emitting and profitable;
	 A focal point for New Zealand activities 
	in agricultural greenhouse gas mitigation/soil carbon sink solutions;
	The key authoritative source of technical advice and support on 
	agricultural greenhouse gas emissions and soil carbon sinks.  
	


Additionally, the NZAGRC will lead NZ&#39;s science input into the Global 
Research Alliance. 


During 2010/11 the NZAGRC has taken a number of significant steps 
towards realising the vision of the Centre.  A total of 18 initial 
research objectives have been contracted and support systems to increase
science capability in New Zealand have been established.  The NZAGRC 
has developed a communication strategy and plan and has been actively 
promoting its role, research and achievements during 2010/11.  NZAGRC 
staff and key NZAGRC funded researchers have also been working alongside
MAF to establish the Global Research Alliance and promote New Zealand&#39;s
leadership in this area on the international stage.