AgriZeroNZ raises $117m from industry and Ministry for Primary Industries, bringing total to $308m for methane reduction tech.
PRIVATEOct 04, 2026
Amount Raised
NZ$117 Million
Round Type
Venture
New ZealandBiotechnologyAgriculture and Farming
Investors
Ravensdowna2 MilkSynlaitAnzcoSilver Fern FarmsFonterraFarmlandsAlliance GroupMinistry for Primary Industries
Description
AgriZeroNZ has secured $117 million in new funding, split evenly between industry partners and New Zealand's Ministry for Primary Industries. This brings the total capital raised since the partnership's formation in 2023 to $308 million. New backers Alliance Group and Farmlands have joined existing investors including Fonterra, Silver Fern Farms, ANZCO, Synlait, a2 Milk, Ravensdown, and four major banks. The fund is focused on developing methane-reduction tools and technologies for New Zealand's pastoral farming sector, with expectations for one to two products annually becoming available between now and 2030.
Company Information
Company
AgriZeroNZ
Location
New Zealand
About
AgriZeroNZ is a partnership between industry and the Ministry for Primary Industries focused on developing methane reduction solutions for New Zealand's pastoral agriculture sector. The organization funds and supports ventures developing low-methane technologies including feed additives, genetic improvements, and vaccines for livestock. With $308 million raised since 2023, it aims to deliver five to six commercially available methane-reduction products by 2030 to help farmers reduce emissions while maintaining productivity.
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New ZealandBiotechnologyAgriculture and Farming