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Grasslanz: Bridging valley of death between research and end user

The AgResearch subsidiary’s top commercialised technology is estimated to have contributed $3b to the NZ economy over 20 years. What’s next?

Epichloë endophyte have successfully protected perennial ryegrass.

Key points
  • What’s at stake: Grasslanz is hoping to echo its commercial success with endophytes with microbial bioprotectants and GMO research
  • Background: The commercialisation arm of Landcare Research has been profitable every year for more than 20 years without shareholder support and pays a dividend on request.
  • Main players: Grasslanz, AgResearch, John Caradus.

Investors are typically looking for the next big thing and it’s no different for AgResearch subsidiary Grasslanz.

It was set up more than 20 years ago to invest in developing plant and microbial technologies to add value to agriculture.

Grasslanz sits in the so-called valley of death between

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Fiona Rotherham Tue, 21 Jan 2025
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Key points
  • What’s at stake: Grasslanz is hoping to echo its commercial success with endophytes with microbial bioprotectants and GMO research
  • Background: The commercialisation arm of Landcare Research has been profitable every year for more than 20 years without shareholder support and pays a dividend on request.
  • Main players: Grasslanz, AgResearch, John Caradus.
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