Agritech stories - Page 2
Technology 'critical' for the future of Australia's agriculture industry
Tue, 29th Sep 2020
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Technology to boost Australian agriculture, says ACOLA report. Adoption of innovation crucial for sector growth, profitability, and sustainability.
Aussie agritech company turns to equity crowdfunding to aid expansion
Wed, 16th Sep 2020
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dit technology
Australian agritech firm DIT Technologies has launched an equity crowdfunding campaign via Birchal to fund its expansion across multiple states.
Tauranga agtech firm recognised on the world stage
Mon, 2nd Mar 2020
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Tauranga-based agtech firm Robotics Plus has received worldwide recognition on the Top 50 AgTech companies, as ranked on the THRIVE Top 50.
NZ's agritech sector 'urgently' needs to focus on AI
Fri, 1st Nov 2019
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ai
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New Zealand’s agritech sector must urgently embrace AI to maintain its competitiveness and address critical challenges, asserts a new AI Forum report.
Agritech co-op LIC appoints Andrea Black as new CIO
Tue, 1st Oct 2019
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cio
Agritech co-operative LIC has appointed former Genesis Energy executive Andrea Black as its new chief information officer.
DJI launches precision drone for agriculture
Fri, 27th Sep 2019
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DJI says it’s ‘setting a new standard’ for agricultural drone applications, with the launch of the world’s first fully integrated multi-spectral imaging drone.
LIC utilises AWS to advance NZ's smart farming solutions
Tue, 24th Sep 2019
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
LIC partners with AWS to revolutionise New Zealand's agritech, leveraging cloud technology to provide real-time farm insights and advanced genomic analysis.
SparkLabs Cultiv8 demoday kicks off in September
Fri, 12th Jul 2019
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food
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solar power
Agri-tech visionaries gear up for SparkLabs Cultiv8 Demoday in Sydney, spotlighting sustainable food innovation.
Microsoft showcase highlights NZ's critical challenges
Mon, 24th Jun 2019
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cleantech
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microsoft
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 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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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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engender
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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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.