AgriZeroNZ investment in BioLumic to shine light on low emissions pasture solution

AgriZeroNZ's $5 million (NZD) investment in BioLumic marks a significant stride in the pursuit of low methane emission pasture-based solutions. BioLumic, renowned for harnessing ultraviolet (UV) light to enhance crop genetic expressions, is set to apply its innovative light treatment technology to ryegrass, a staple in New Zealand farming.

By increasing the fat content of ryegrass, BioLumic aims to reduce methane emissions from grazing animals who consume the forage grass. BioLumic is targeting a 2-3 per cent increase in fat (lipids) content of ryegrass to drive methane reduction by over 12 per cent.

This investment aligns with AgriZeroNZ's mission to provide farmers with effective tools to curb emissions without sacrificing productivity. BioLumic's collaboration with AgriZeroNZ presents a promising solution to secure the future of New Zealand's agriculture, leveraging the nation's renowned high-quality pastures. This investment signifies a step towards sustainable and resilient farming practices for the years to come.

Read about our joint release here: https://www.agrizero.nz/news/latest-investment-to-shine-a-light-on-low-emissions-pasture-solution