ABOUT
You thrive on agribusiness innovation. We thrive on making it happen.
We’re a team of pragmatists who love using science to solve real-world problems. Our mission is to do right by people, look after the environment, and create good business outcomes — with our expertise in genetics, economics, and farming.
We’re helping grow the future of agriculture
We’re international leaders in the application of science and technology in agriculture, horticulture/forestry, and aquaculture. Our team works across a wide range of scientific and business advisory areas, with our largest projects in livestock and crop genetic improvement programs and strategy + value chain consulting. Some clients engage us on a project-to-project basis, others rely on us for long-term solutions such as iterative selection indexes and professional upskilling.
Past, present, and future
AbacusBio was founded in 2001 by experts in genetics, data science, economics and digital tech. Since then, we’ve helped farmers, agricultural boards and commercial agribusinesses around the world implement cutting-edge science, technology, and strategy. In the last decade, we’ve increasingly applied our expertise gained in animal genetics + breeding programs to plant breeding. Because better plants are key to efficient land use, food security and the environmental challenges of the 21st century.
“AbacusBio are passionate people”
“People at AbacusBio are passionate about their work and interactions with clients. They’re very intelligent and great communicators, and I’ve really enjoyed all those aspects. They’re always willing to answer a question, to support or help you.”
Cameron Neilson
Project Manager + Consultant, DairyNZ
We believe the key to food and fibre security lies in science, technology, and economic insights
Our consultants have experience in dozens of projects spanning decades and continents. And now, all that experience is at your fingertips.
In the last 10 years, we’ve taken our expertise in animal genetics and breeding and applied it to plant breeding programs. Because better plants are vital to solving the food security and environmental challenges of the 21st century.
Tim Byrne PhD
Managing Director,
AbacusBio International
“What I care about most in my work is creating sustainable impact. Bringing together profitability, environmental, and social benefits ensures that whatever we do at AbacusBio is fit for the future.
Adding true value in the world we live in today only works when we consider the health and wellbeing of people and planet.”
HIGH-TECH MEETS DOWN-TO-EARTH FARM EXPERIENCE
“No scientific ivory tower dropping pearls of wisdom from up high.”
Chances are you’re looking for robust solutions that improve your sustainability and profitability.
But here’s the thing:
Very few people understand farming well.
Even fewer understand what it’s like to support farmers — whether through training, improving seeds and breeds, or rolling out new selection indices.
Farmers and growers tell us that the world of agribusiness and agritech is full of consultants who have never worked on a farm. In the science journals, published results either feel like common sense to them, or they are so abstract the information never makes a real-world impact.
That’s where we want to make a difference.
Megan McCall and Jonathon Kennett reading electronic IDs on ewes involved in a breeding program in NZ
The same DNA since 2001
Streamlined
methodologies
“Utilizing AbacusBio’s expertise in prioritization and valuation of breeding attributes, AbacusBio and Bayer are collaborating to accelerate Bayer’s Global Crop Breeding program. ”
Dr Mike Graham
Head of Plant Breeding, Bayer Crop Science
Initiative and
expertise
“AbacusBio are really good at grasping what it is we’re trying to do. And they take the initiative on day-to-day work, for example by proposing meeting agendas, which is really helpful.”
Kim Matthews
Head of Animal Breeding + Product Quality, AHDB
Impact through implementation
“We greatly appreciate the practical knowledge and application that AbacusBio brings to our projects. The team helps ensure rapid implementation at farm and industry levels.”
Andrew Cromie
Geneticist, Irish Cattle Breeding Federation (ICBF)