Agritech stories - Page 2
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AgritechNZ unveils major initiative to boost production
Thu, 6th Jun 2019
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digital transformation
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agritech
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green tech
New Zealand launches agritech initiative to validate new technologies in nutrient analysis and environmental mitigation.
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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.
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New software for drone footage mapping and analysis
Wed, 3rd Apr 2019
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drones
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agritech
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Silicon Valley connection key to Kiwi growth, says expert
Tue, 4th Sep 2018
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nztech
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silicon valley
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agritech
Graeme Muller says that he has returned from the Bay Area with an understanding of just how valuable the Kiwi-Cali connection will be.
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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.
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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.
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Agritech NZ signs historic agreement with US agritech firm
Thu, 30th Aug 2018
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agritech
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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.
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NZTech chief: Agritech could be a lifeline for exporters
Thu, 30th Aug 2018
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agritech
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nztech
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silicon valley
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.
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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.
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Silicon Valley connection to boost NZ's agritech sector
Thu, 9th Aug 2018
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ai
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agritech
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silicon valley
An upcoming agritech conference in Silicon Valley may have a huge impact on New Zealand’s agritech sector, even from thousands of kilometres away.
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Fintech NZ drums up support for UK-NZ tech opportunities
Mon, 23rd Jul 2018
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fintechs
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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.
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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.
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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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ai
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investment
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.
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Kiwi agritech startup flourishes with homegrown legal marketplace
Tue, 22nd May 2018
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fintechs
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legal
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agritech
Looking to disrupt the kiwifruit industry, Acuris Systems employed the services of a fellow Kiwi startup's online legal marketplace.
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Tauranga’s innovation on display at Techweek ’18
Mon, 21st May 2018
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agritech
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tauranga
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techweek
Over 30 leaders from technology, scientific, agritech and social enterprise sectors will be speaking in a curated programme of 15 events.
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Yamaha invests in Tauranga-based robot company
Mon, 26th Mar 2018
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robots
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it automation
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yamaha
Tauranga-based RPL is an early stage R&D company that develops robotics and automation solutions for highly variable agricultural environments.