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Promising Results from Trials of Wheat as Nitrogen Scavenger
During the 2022/23 "Summer" in the North Island, Leftfield Innovation conducted research for Wairarapa, Waikato and Ohakune regions to...
Leftfield Innovation
Jul 19, 20232 min read


LFI Leads Field Trials of Wheat as a Nitrogen Scavenger
In September 2022 Leftfield Innovation (LFI) commenced a research project funded through the Our Land and Water ‘Rural Professionals...
Leftfield Innovation
Apr 14, 20231 min read


Analysis of Oat Milk for Land Diversification
In partnership with Boring Oat Milk (Apollo Foods), Leftfield Innovation (LFI), in conjunction with the The Agribusiness Group, undertook...
Leftfield Innovation
Feb 5, 20231 min read


Exploring Opportunities in Taranaki
Through Venture Taranaki’s “Branching Out” programme, Leftfield Innovation (LFI) has undertaken a research project to investigate crop...
Leftfield Innovation
Sep 30, 20221 min read


North Canterbury Value-Add Economic Hub
Leftfield Innovation Ltd. (“LFI”) is a lead stakeholder in the exploration of the potential for a value-add economic hub in North...
Leftfield Innovation
Jun 30, 20221 min read


Fresh Durable Vegetable Opportunities in Canterbury
With the support of the Canterbury Mayoral Forum, Leftfield Innovation Ltd. (‘LFI’) has concluded an initial study into potential new...
Leftfield Innovation
Feb 8, 20222 min read


Creating New Opportunities Around Vegetable Cropping
Leftfield Innovation Ltd. (“LFI”) has partnered with a leading vegetable producer to explore new opportunities related to vegetable...
Leftfield Innovation
Jan 20, 20221 min read


Waimakariri Irrigation - Long Term Land Opportunities from Sustainable Water Storage
Waimakariri Irrigation Ltd. (“WIL”) engaged Leftfield Innovation Ltd. (“LFI”) to provide a vision for WIL and it’s shareholders of what...
Leftfield Innovation
Oct 18, 20211 min read


Whangaparāoa - New Opportunities for Sustainable Land Use
Under the Ministry for Primary Industries “Māori Agribusiness Extension Programme”, and in conjunction with Plant and Food Research and...
Leftfield Innovation
Jun 30, 20211 min read


What does consumption guilt, purpose, and regenerative agriculture all have in common?
We discuss our take-aways from the E Tipu 2021 Boma NZ Agri Summit, particularly the positive actions we can take.
Leftfield Innovation
May 15, 20213 min read


The Olive Press Partners with Leftfield Innovation
Today Wairarapa-based The Olive Press confirmed a partnership with Leftfield Innovation Ltd. (LFI) in regards to LFI’s multi-year...
Leftfield Innovation
Mar 12, 20211 min read


Canterbury Mayoral Forum Supports Leftfield Innovation Programme
Today the Canterbury Mayoral Forum, representing the city and regional councils across Canterbury, confirmed its support for Leftfield...
Leftfield Innovation
Dec 1, 20201 min read


Canterbury Growers Support Leftfield Innovation Programme
Today a group of 14 leading arable farmers in the Canterbury region agreed to support the expansion of an innovation programme led by...
Leftfield Innovation
Nov 26, 20201 min read


Wairarapa Water Scheme Taps Leftfield Expertise
Having established itself in Canterbury and assisting farmers in finding valuable, more sustainable ways of using their land and water...
Leftfield Innovation
Oct 15, 20201 min read


Water Security Vital
LFI has developed a reputation for pragmatic advice for sustainable land use. Learn how we have been working with Wairarapa Water Ltd.
Leftfield Innovation
Jun 10, 20201 min read


Six-star crops represent new opportunity for NZ farmers.
Susan discusses some of LFI's specific crop opportunities, market insights and provenance technology with Sarah Perriam of Sarah's Country.
Leftfield Innovation
Jun 4, 20201 min read


New Zealand's Role in Plant Protein
Rural News summarises a presentation from Nick Pyke regarding NZ's role in plant protein.
Leftfield Innovation
Aug 30, 20191 min read
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