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Welcome to RECOLLECT

Welcome to the AgResearch Digital Legacy Collection

AgResearch Limited is a leading Crown Research Institute charged with delivering science and innovation to benefit New Zealand agriculture and its wider economy.

Formed in 1992, we have a history stretching back to the beginning of the 1900’s.

This unique collection represents a small sample of photographs, documents, videos and other material that will take you on a compelling journey through the history of New Zealand's pastoral legacy, reflected in our Company, its activities, and its people.

Browse or search our stunning archive, or register and you will be able to contribute your knowledge and memories about this material.

AgResearch Limited is proud to share this rich history of New Zealand's primary industry.

 

 

Approach to the Farm Office, RuakuraSheep yards and pens, RuakuraScientists, 1950'sHoward Eagles measuring growing maizeSheep at leisureFarmall model tractor making silageCow number T31Small Animal House: front view
 
Engineering workshop - 43Engineering Workshop - image No. 76/111/5Certified seed - 11 of 11Ballantrae dam - 8Milk flow indicator: close-upMIRINZ Christmas dinner, 1962: menu bookletGrasslands Nui - perennial ryegrassBuilding frameT. TaylorSorting - 1DSIR - Grassline - Newsletter 2 General view of Grasslands - 1946% of full stainable pollen - 1 of 2Microscopic plant cell - 6SheepAerial view east of Invermay CampusAlex Knob - Plant - 8Social cricket game - 2 of 4Wheat trial reports: Reporoa: p.10Helicopter on tarmacInvermay - wool bales - 1 of 2In-field seed experimentBiochemical Processing Centre - 37Mystery Creek - 4 of 4Land Development - 2Eroded cliff faceA fertiliser broadcaster for small plots: rear detailCow - udderBanks PeninsulaApplying compost. 1. Tractor with scoop of compostWhanga streamHand pollinating - 1 of 2Fern in potGroynes. 7. Iron spike and poleClover inoculation - 3Sheath & mesophyll chlaoplastsLotus screening at Flock HouseField day carrots - 3 of 7Glasshouse construction - 9Ballantrae - B38O.K. Champion potato planterUnidentified plants - 2Cow - dung - 1Eight potsBallantrae dam - 4Awakino ValleyM. Beardsall - 1Arbor Day at Te AwaConsultancy Conference - 2 of 5Field day carrots - 7 of 7