Agritech stories - Page 2
Microsoft showcase highlights NZ's critical challenges
Mon, 24th Jun 2019
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Microsoft's first parliamentary showcase in New Zealand highlighted local innovations addressing critical environmental, social, and economic challenges.
AgritechNZ unveils major initiative to boost production
Thu, 6th Jun 2019
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digital transformation
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green tech
New Zealand launches agritech initiative to validate new technologies in nutrient analysis and environmental mitigation.
Farmers looking for data to help change bad habits
Fri, 19th Apr 2019
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
It is no secret that agriculture is a massive cause of environmental issues in NZ. Farmers say they are willing to change, if they get the right data.
New software for drone footage mapping and analysis
Wed, 3rd Apr 2019
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dji
DJI Terra allows drone pilots to quickly generate 2D maps and 3D model reconstructions, plus analyse data and generate insights with analysis tools.
Biotech an ailing area of NZ economy
Thu, 28th Feb 2019
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agritech
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mental health
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biotech
With New Zealand aiming to make tech our number two export by 2025, and primary industry already our number one, we need a clear path forward.
Agritech firm Engender acquired
Thu, 22nd Nov 2018
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agritech
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engender
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farming
Unnamed firm acquires Kiwi agritech firm Engender Technologies and its cell sorting technology for livestock, potentially revolutionizing the global market.
AU study looks at agritech challenges ahead
Tue, 6th Nov 2018
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agritech
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entrepreneurship
Barriers to adoption include infrastructure challenges such as a lack of connectivity, and the lack of strong value propositions.
Agritech firm releases open source water monitor built on Raspberry Pi
Fri, 7th Sep 2018
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uc
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open source
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collaboration
Agritech firm Autogrow releases its new root zone monitor as an open source DIY project for technology developers and small growers.
Silicon Valley connection key to Kiwi growth, says expert
Tue, 4th Sep 2018
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nztech
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economy
Graeme Muller says that he has returned from the Bay Area with an understanding of just how valuable the Kiwi-Cali connection will be.
Vodafone trials regional plug-and-play connectivity in Australia
Mon, 3rd Sep 2018
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iot
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agritech
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4g technology
The plug-and-play device delivers 4G voice and data services in locations where commercial networks are not traditionally deployed.
Agricultural robotics firm appoints new CEO as it prepares to go global
Mon, 3rd Sep 2018
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robots
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agritech
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robotics plus
It was the right time to add a professional chief executive to a high-calibre team, especially after strong growth and funding.
Agritech NZ signs historic agreement with US agritech firm
Thu, 30th Aug 2018
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nztech
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mentorship
Agritech growth in New Zealand is now getting a helping hand thanks to a deal with US-based firm Western Growers.
NZTech chief: Agritech could be a lifeline for exporters
Thu, 30th Aug 2018
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NZTech's Graeme Muller sees agritech as a potential saviour for New Zealand's economy, joining 30 delegates in Silicon Valley to explore this promising sector.
NZ agritech innovators touch down in Silicon Valley
Mon, 27th Aug 2018
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digital transformation
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agritech
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callaghan innovation
Thirty of New Zealand’s agritech innovators have finally landed in Silicon Valley this week as they get ready to put their innovations to the test.
Silicon Valley connection to boost NZ's agritech sector
Thu, 9th Aug 2018
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agritech
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startups
An upcoming agritech conference in Silicon Valley may have a huge impact on New Zealand’s agritech sector, even from thousands of kilometres away.
Fintech NZ drums up support for UK-NZ tech opportunities
Mon, 23rd Jul 2018
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fintech
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agritech
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exports
Support for New Zealand's fintech potential in the UK is growing as the government aims to establish post-Brexit free trade.
The future of farming is in agritech, says Callaghan Innovation
Thu, 28th Jun 2018
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robots
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agritech
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callaghan innovation
New Zealand can capitalize on its reputation as a global agritech hotspot to boost its own sector, says Callaghan Innovation.
Investor says agritech is a cash cow that ‘NZ can do better’
Wed, 23rd May 2018
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it automation
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agritech
Agriculture as the very bones of NZ has seen an uprising in the number of startups in the agritech space - but this expert says we can do better.
Kiwi agritech startup flourishes with homegrown legal marketplace
Tue, 22nd May 2018
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fintech
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agritech
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legal
Looking to disrupt the kiwifruit industry, Acuris Systems employed the services of a fellow Kiwi startup's online legal marketplace.
Tauranga’s innovation on display at Techweek ’18
Mon, 21st May 2018
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agritech
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event
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partners
Over 30 leaders from technology, scientific, agritech and social enterprise sectors will be speaking in a curated programme of 15 events.