AgriZeroNZ secures $308 million total funding for agricultural emissions tools

AgriZeroNZ, a public-private partnership, has secured a $117 million funding boost, bringing its total capital to $308 million. The New Zealand Government continues to match private sector contributions on a dollar-for-dollar basis.

New industry partners, including Alliance Group NZ and Farmlands, have joined a group of existing investors that includes The a2 Milk Company, ANZ, ANZCO, ASB, BNZ, Fonterra, Rabobank, Ravensdown, Silver Fern Farms, and Synlait. These private-sector partners collectively own 50 percent of AgriZeroNZ.

The venture aims to develop and deploy practical, science-backed tools to reduce methane and nitrous oxide emissions in the agricultural sector. To date, AgriZeroNZ has invested over $80 million across 21 ventures, research projects, and trials. Its portfolio includes technologies such as inhibitors, probiotics, genetics, vaccines, and wearables, designed to help farmers meet global customer expectations for emissions reductions while maintaining productivity and profitability.