‘To be an internationally renowned centre for research and development into agricultural greenhouse gas mitigation solutions&#39;


By 2015, the NZAGRC plans to be (i) 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; (ii) a focal point for New Zealand activities in agricultural greenhouse gas mitigation/soil carbon sink solutions; (iii) 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 (&quot;Alliance&quot;).


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.