Michael Dunbier presentation on GM forage crops

2. Are affected by climate extremes (drought, high temperatures)

3. Contribute to greenhouse gas emissions (methane, nitrous oxide)

5. AgResearch Ltd Largest Crown Research Institute Mission is to apply the depth of experience and expertise it has in every aspect of pastoral farming and also in biotechnology to continue to build substantial competitive advantage throughout the value chain.

6. GM forages could reduce agriculture’s environmental footprint while enhancing productivity APPLIED DISCOVERY AND DEVELOPMENT by PG Improved drought tolerance Increased year-round forage biomass Increased quality of forages (high sugars) APPLIED DISCOVERY forthcoming from PG Nitrogen use efficiency Water use efficiency Phosphorus use efficiency FORAGE IMPROVEMENT THROUGH BIOTECHNOLOGY from AgResearch High energy forage (increased lipids) High digestibility forage (reduced lignin) Tailored forage composition (high sugars) Commercialize Develop Discover

9. 4 weeks additional growth in NZ dry periods would extend peak animal production

11. Pastoral Genomics Economic Benefit estimate- Input / Output Model Ranges depending on cultivar and adoption rate GDP increase between $75M and $1.5B Household income increase between $25M and $500M Employment increase 500-8000 FTE

12. First field evaluation: drought-tolerantcisgenic® ryegrass Earliest commercialization