With a history embedded in development of temperate forage varieties and grass endophytes, Grasslanz has continued to expand into new research areas, remaining at the forefront of developing and bringing to market cutting edge plant and microbe technologies.
With our unique understanding of both research and application, we are committed to harnessing the potential of plant biotechnology and exploring opportunities beyond traditional agricultural practices.
At Grasslanz, our overarching goal is to empower farmers through the use of our proprietary seed-based, microbial and GE technologies.
By providing the agricultural sector with our predominantly seed based technologies, we equip farmers with real solutions. Solutions that reduce the reliance on synthetic chemicals directly impact productivity and efficiency while also fostering a more sustainable and environmentally-friendly approach to agriculture.
Our governing members drive Grasslanz Technology’s strategic direction.
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Our passionate team powers the growth and success of our business.
As Endophyte Innovation, Grasslanz Technology develops novel Epichloë endophytes for ryegrass and tall fescue in conjunction with AgResearch and PGG Wrightson Seeds. Introduction of these endophytes has been a major technological breakthrough for the pastoral agriculture industry and has led to improved insect control delivering agronomic performance and improved pasture persistence. It is estimated that AR37 novel endophyte alone will have contributed NZ$3.6 billion to the New Zealand economy over the life of its intellectual property protection.
This joint venture between PGG Wrightson Seeds and Grasslanz Technology develops and commercialises proprietary forage technologies for pasture-based animal production systems including key plant species such as ryegrass, fescue, chicory, plantain and red clover. Since its formation in 2007 over 40 new cultivars have been bred and released for commercialisation in New Zealand, Australia and internationally.
MI8 Optics has developed rapid and non-destructive hyperspectral sensing and imagery technology to assess the presence, identification and viability of Epichloë endophytes in seed samples. The joint venture between Massey Ventures and Grasslanz Technology will commercialise the technology for the seed and quality assurance industries.
We are proud to partner with some of the most innovative names in the industry.
