AgriTech NZ
Growing NZ’s agritech revenue will take an innovative approach
While covid made one of the original goals of the ITP, getting out and making global connections, difficult, the pandemic did heighten the importance of agritech for food supply and security.
Horticulture gets $29.9m agritech injection from government
The funds will help accelerate the development and adoption of technologies in horticulture.
Bay of Plenty hort software firm gets boost from overseas partner
Foreign investment in NZ agritech firms hailed as way of future.
Pasture management made smarter with AI
Agritech comes in many forms – but the simpler, the better says an early triallist of a promising new app
NZ’s agritech sector gears up for refocus, ITP makeover
A knowledge hub has been established, compiling a database of all known agritech firms, contacts and locations throughout NZ.
Plantain-nitrogen calculation not necessarily a simple one
AgResearch scientists show there's no ‘quick-fix formula’ to reduce the total amount of urine nitrogen from cows.
Tracking app gets Onside with biosecurity
NZ technology works to keep a record of who’s on-farm, doing what.
New software targets drystock operations
Product aims to help sheep, beef and deer farmers keep track.
New way to identify biosecurity threats from a distance
A predictive tool enables biosecurity agencies to cast a digital eye around the globe.
Snap tech helps fishing industry make good decisions
Snap Group captures a hi-tech market
Driving positive change through technology
WayBeyond works to create a knowledge based system for farmers.
Agritech key to a low-emissions future
Agritech was front-and-centre at Fieldays 2022.
65 finalists vie for Fieldays innovation awards
Winners will be announced at the innovation awards event during Fieldays.
Cup of eDNA soup scoops biosecurity prize
Cupful of water all it takes to find invasive pest species.
AgResearch seeks to trial GM grass in Aus
Ryegrass’s potential confirmed in US study, scientists tells panel.
Hi-Tech success from sea to cellulose
Award recognises benefits of combining indigenous knowledge with biotechnology.
Agritech sector holding its own in NZ
Three Waikato-based companies were responsible for just over 50% of the TIN200 Agritech revenue in 2021.
Award for agritech software pioneer Cooke
Rezare systems has been integral in developing numerous back-end and farmer-facing software solutions in the primary sector.
Help for growers in aphid battle
Aphids cause millions of dollars in crop damage each year, but a new online tool can help growers pick the best time to carry out control measures.
Turning problems into agritech opportunities
With the world population projected to top 10 billion by 2050, far more food will need to be produced, so new technology will be vital.
Smart water lowers losses
Turning an irrigation sensor into an onboard agronomist is helping Canterbury-based Dairy Holdings hit some ambitious water-saving targets, while also growing more feed using less fertiliser.
Ireland-NZ share common ground at agritech summit
The first Ireland-New Zealand agritech summit is strengthening the ties between the two countries and it won’t be the last.
AgResearch embraces Mātauranga Māori with new research group
The focus of the new group is “to continue to build Māori capacity and beneficial Māori-centred research".
New loan requires less gas and more care
The loan is also the first of its type to come in under the Sustainable Agriculture Finance Initiative (SAFI) outlines.
Anzco buys biotech company
The acquisition is viewed as complementary to Anzco’s existing biotech business, and both will continue to operate independently.
Huge agritech prospects in Japan
Considerable opportunities exist for New Zealand agritech companies to develop business and relationships in Japan.
Funding flurry in agritech sector
NZ tech firms have tipped beyond the startup phase to expansion, growing international recognition of this country’s expertise at developing new tech.