82381 (2024). Hon Jo Luxton to the Minister of Agriculture

Written Question

Published date: 26 Jan 2025

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	82381 (2024)
Question asked:	17 Dec 2024
Member asking:	Hon Jo Luxton
Portfolio:	Minister of Agriculture
Minister replying:	Hon Todd McClay
Answer received:	16 Jan 2025
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_82381_2024
Document guid:	10797f78-d01e-4ca8-89de-5d39e416ee8c

82381 (2024). Hon Jo Luxton to the Minister of Agriculture: What is the rationale behind the $9.9 million investment into ArkeaBio, a US start-up, and how does this align with MPI’s broader strategy, particularly in sustainability and prosperity?

Hon Todd McClay: AgriZeroNZ is a public–private joint venture focused on helping farmers cut emissions while maintaining their competitive edge. It makes independent investment decisions. The investments in vaccine development reflect the strategic importance of a methane vaccine for New Zealand farmers.