Interdisciplinary research
Whenua Haumanu
Whenua Haumanu is a partnership between Massey University and the Ministry for Primary Industries through the Sustainable Food and Fibre Futures fund. It's the most comprehensive programme on regenerative agriculture in New Zealand.
Plant science research
Our plant scientists research and collaborate on projects in plant breeding, genetics, preserving plant biodiversity and conservation of New Zealand's native plants.
Food Experience and Sensory Testing (Feast)
Feast brings together experts to create a research and consultancy hub for sensory and consumer research. For food companies large and small, tap into their expertise and new state of the art facilities on the Manawatū Campus.
One Health
Massey University experts are tackling global epidemics and pandemics under the One Health umbrella. Together, we’re improving the detection of (and response to) emerging disease threats.
Databases
The School of Agriculture and Environment maintains two databases – New Zealand weeds and pasture plants in New Zealand. These are designed both for members of the public and for students looking for information. These databases provide information on how to identify each plant, details about the plant, and some suggestions on how to manage it.
Weeds database
Find information on 77 of the more troublesome weeds found in New Zealand agriculture and horticulture.
Pasture plants database
Identify the most common pasture grasses and legumes in New Zealand, including a few of our most common cereal and forage crops.
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Research projects & groups
Our researchers and research students work collaboratively across disciplines and with experts around New Zealand and the world.
Meet our researchers
Find out more about our academic staff in our expertise database, including their current research topics and recent publications