<h2>Background</h2>
<p>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.</p>
<h3>2020 Innovation Fund round</h3>
<p>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,&nbsp;that addressed one or both of the following research areas:&nbsp;</p>
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<li>Reducing methane emissions from enteric fermentation in ruminants</li>
<li>Reducing nitrous oxide emissions from ruminant animal deposited urine patches</li>
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<p>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.</p>
<p>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.</p>