Agriculture stories
Carbonix Volanti drone gets US approval for BVLOS ops
3 days ago
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Carbonix's Volanti drone secures a nationwide waiver for BVLOS operations in the US, revolutionising UAV capabilities and market access.
Exclusive: Farm Focus CEO highlights tech-driven transformation in farming
Last week
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digital transformation
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As farmers face growing challenges, Farm Focus is embracing technology to lead a transformation in financial management for New Zealand’s agricultural sector.
Enhancing efficiency at Isis Central Sugar Milling Cooperative with WAVE PTX
Last week
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supply chain & logistics
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fleet management
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collaboration
Isis Central Sugar Milling Cooperative in Queensland enhances operational efficiency by implementing Motorola's Wave PTX technology for improved communication.
Xero data shows New Zealand small business sales drop
Last month
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financial systems
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northland
Xero's latest data reveals small businesses in New Zealand are struggling with a 2.7% sales drop and stagnating wages, amid rising workforce downsizing.
Quor appoints Bruce Boytim as new Chief Executive Officer
Last month
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saas
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supply chain & logistics
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risk & compliance
Quor has appointed Bruce Boytim as its new CEO, bringing over 20 years of expertise in financial services and technology to lead the company.
DNAiTECH secures NZD $1 million for instant diagnostics
Last month
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callaghan innovation
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engineering
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DNAiTECH, based in Marlborough, has secured NZD $1 million in funding to develop innovative instant diagnostic tests for humans and animals.
Cognizant unveils major upgrades to Neuro AI platform
Last month
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data science
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ai agents
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synthetic data
Cognizant has upgraded its Neuro AI platform to enhance AI productivity for businesses, introducing tools like Opportunity Finder for efficient use case identification.
SmartSat CRC & Hellenic Space Centre unite for space tech advancements
Last month
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SmartSat CRC and the Hellenic Space Centre have signed a deal to enhance cooperation in space science and technology between Australia and Greece.
Why Australian companies are still failing miserably at real-time data
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iot
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genai
Despite recognising AI's potential, Australian firms struggle with real-time data, a critical component for effective operations and future AI success.
Cook Government funds six startups in AUD $7.2m programme
Last month
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r&d
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agriculture
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digital economy
The Cook Government has unveiled its AUD $7.2 million Nature Tech Accelerator, offering seed funding to six startups focused on climate innovation.
DAS uses AI to reveal varying Australian crop yields
Last month
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spacetech
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ai
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cleantech
DAS unveils detailed regional crop growth data using satellite tech and AI, spotlighting sharp disparities in Australia's winter crop yields amid climate uncertainties.
SmartSat & Elders unite to boost agriculture with satellites
Fri, 13th Sep 2024
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elders
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agriculture
SmartSat and Elders have signed an MOU to use satellite technology to tackle emissions, pests, and crop yields in Australian agriculture, enhancing sustainability and productivity.
Mandalay partners with Hatcher+ to drive agrifood innovation
Thu, 29th Aug 2024
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cleantech
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sustainability
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climate change
Mandalay Venture Partners and Hatcher+ have joined forces to drive agrifood innovation, starting with Cropify's AI tech to boost grain grading accuracy and efficiency.
Unlocking AI: Strategic moves to revolutionise the food sector
Tue, 27th Aug 2024
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data analytics
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ai
Australia's food sector eyes AI to boost efficiency and transparency. While major firms embrace AI, smaller players need strategic guidance to leverage its benefits.
Forrester forecasts 4% rise in Australian tech spending for 2024
Thu, 1st Aug 2024
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dei
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martech
Australia's tech spending is set to rise by 4% in 2024 despite formidable economic headwinds, according to Forrester's latest forecast.
Engineering biology to disrupt UK industries – Capgemini report
Wed, 31st Jul 2024
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robots
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digital twins
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ai
A Capgemini report reveals engineering biology's disruptive reach beyond traditional sectors like healthcare and agriculture, impacting UK industries.
New Zealand unveils AI blueprint aiming for global leadership by 2030
Mon, 29th Jul 2024
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edutech
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data privacy
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cleantech
New Zealand's AI Forum unveils a detailed AI Blueprint for Aotearoa, aiming to make the country a leading hub for responsible AI innovation by 2030.
Innovate, don't imitate: Rethinking NZ's economic strategy
Mon, 15th Jul 2024
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fintech
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cleantech
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agritech
New Zealand must stop mimicking foreign economic models and instead harness its unique strengths to foster innovation, create jobs, and build a resilient economy.
The good and bad: What AI means for the future of New Zealand
Tue, 2nd Jul 2024
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edutech
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uc
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ai
New Zealand AI expert Heitor Gomes explores how artificial intelligence is reshaping job markets and raises ethical concerns, urging Kiwis to stay ahead.
TDCX partners with SUPA to solve AI data labelling challenges
Tue, 25th Jun 2024
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storage
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cx
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martech
TDCX has teamed up with SUPA to tackle AI data labelling hurdles, aiming to streamline the process and enhance enterprise AI implementations.