posted on 2024-06-21, 03:59authored byBrent Paehua
Agriculture is woven into Aotearoa New Zealand's national identity. A future that embraces alternative methods of accessing proteins has the potential for significant disruption at all levels of our society. however this also brings with it unique opportunities.
This 4-page summary looks at two key areas:
What are the opportunities from a shift to any of the viable options for alternative proteins, to address social, environmental, cultural, and economic issues associated with ruminant-based agriculture systems for New Zealand?
What is the implication of such a shift in food production for Māori (producers and consumers) and how does this fit within te ao Māori?
The summary identifies some key risks and several opportunities for Māori agribusiness.
Funding
Funded by the New Zealand Ministry for Business, Innovation and Employment's Our Land and Water National Science Challenge (Toitū te Whenua, Toiora te Wai) as part of project Protein Future Scenarios