Farming Software stories
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Sprout Agritech invests $1m in Metrovate's sustainable farming tech
Tue, 14th May 2024
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ai
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cleantech
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investment
Sprout Agritech invests $1m in Metrovate, a startup marrying computational methods and agri-science to produce precision biostimulants.
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PaySauce and Xero form strategic alliance in the name of Kiwi farmers
Thu, 19th Dec 2019
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fintechs
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hcm
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financial systems
PaySauce and Xero join forces to support Kiwi farmers with Xero For Farming, enhancing financial clarity and compliance through cloud technology.
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Farm dogs being put out of business by drone that barks
Fri, 8th Mar 2019
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drones
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dji
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digital farming
Man’s best friend might be able to enter retirement early if this new drone innovation from DJI Ferntech has anything to do with it.
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How Microsoft's new drone deal will help farmers combat crop disease
Mon, 14th May 2018
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public cloud
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drones
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edge computing
Microsoft's tie-up with DJI will equip drones with advanced AI to help farmers detect and combat crop diseases, transforming precision farming.
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$570 million IoT goldmine waiting to be tapped by NZ agri sector
Mon, 9th Apr 2018
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iot
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mpi
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farming software
New Zealand's agricultural sector could unlock NZD $570 million through enhanced use of IoT technology, driving productivity and sustainability improvements.
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Fonterra posts $348 million half-year profit loss, CEO steps down
Wed, 21st Mar 2018
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fonterra
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financial results
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farming software
Fonterra CEO, Theo Spierings, is set to step down later this year, but will continue in an advisory role focusing on China.
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Fitbits for animals: New data could revolutionise Aussie farming
Tue, 13th Feb 2018
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animal welfare
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la trobe university
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fitbit
La Trobe University's new sensor technology aims to revolutionise Australia's livestock industry by providing insights into animal health and behavior.
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New strategic, tech-focused vision for NZ's dairy farmers
Thu, 23rd Nov 2017
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farming software
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federated farmers
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dairynz
New Zealand's dairy sector unveils new strategy, 'Dairy Tomorrow' WHERE id = aiming for sustainable farming and improved transparency.
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How AI and IoT will help NZ meet increasing food demands
Tue, 24th Oct 2017
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iot
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farming software
New Zealand looks to artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things to help address the growing food shortage and support sustainable economic growth.
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The future of Kiwi farming founded on tech & sustainability
Wed, 13th Sep 2017
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cleantech
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sustainability
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sustainable farming fund
This increase in investment is a far more effective approach to optimising the primary sector than the tax and punish policies of other parties.
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Using robotics, IoT & data analytics to clean up NZ’s waterways
Thu, 24th Aug 2017
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robots
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data analytics
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martech
IoT, data analytics and automation are being used to clean up waterways in New Zealand and globally, says NZ IoT Alliance executive director.
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Fieldays: Tech poised to play a big role in NZ farm management
Mon, 19th Jun 2017
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fieldays
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farming software
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agriculture
New Zealand's agricultural sector is being disrupted by technology, says ANZ bank's rural economist Con Williams.
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Tech aims to aid high school agriculture teachers
Fri, 21st Apr 2017
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high school
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agribusiness
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farming software
New Zealand agribusiness teachers embrace technology to teach the next generation of farmers at National Agribusiness Conference.