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Sprout Agritech invests $1m in Metrovate's sustainable farming tech
Agricultural Technology

Sprout Agritech invests $1m in Metrovate's sustainable farming tech

Sprout Agritech invests $1m in Metrovate, a startup marrying computational methods and agri-science to produce precision biostimulants.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Tue, 14th May 2024
Kiwi Agri business chooses SugarCRM for sales automation transformation
Data Analytics

Kiwi Agri business chooses SugarCRM for sales automation transformation

Catalyst Performance Agronomy leverages SugarCRM's advanced sales automation software, Sugar Sell Premier, for boosted business operations.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 18th Oct 2023
NIWA invests $5m in extreme weather research
Agricultural Technology

NIWA invests $5m in extreme weather research

Additional funding will boost flood forecasting and climate adaptation work after recent cyclones exposed gaps in New Zealand's resilience.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 21st Aug 2023
Campaign launched against ‘undemocratic’ RMA reform
Agricultural Technology

Campaign launched against ‘undemocratic’ RMA reform

Critics say the reform could lift housing and infrastructure costs by stripping councils of planning powers and deepening court battles.

By Staff Writer • 8 min read • Fri, 12th May 2023
The cost of the Government’s lofty climate promises
Agricultural Technology

The cost of the Government’s lofty climate promises

Farmers face production cuts and taxpayers could be left with a multi-billion-dollar overseas carbon bill as the 2030 target is questioned.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Wed, 3rd Nov 2021
Land-based industries resilient during NZ’s lockdown
Agricultural Technology

Land-based industries resilient during NZ’s lockdown

Strong Asian demand kept dairy, meat and horticulture afloat, lifting New Zealand's land-based exports by nearly GBP £500 million year-to-date.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 8th Sep 2020
How a fruit fly outbreak could devastate New Zealand’s horticulture industry
Agricultural Technology

How a fruit fly outbreak could devastate New Zealand’s horticulture industry

Two exotic fruit fly detections in Auckland have raised alarm over possible trade losses, with apples, citrus and berries most exposed.

By Staff Writer • 8 min read • Tue, 5th Mar 2019

Global Stories

Farming stories

Exclusive: Phase One Ventures share tips on Kiwi startups navigating the US market
Unified Communications

Exclusive: Phase One Ventures share tips on Kiwi startups navigating the US market

Mahesh Muralidhar, founder of Phase One Ventures, shares insights for Kiwi startups eyeing the US market, highlighting the unique resilience of New Zealand entrepreneurs.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Tue, 28th Jan 2025
Alliance & MEQ launch AI insights into quality of lamb & beef
Agricultural Technology

Alliance & MEQ launch AI insights into quality of lamb & beef

MEQ and Alliance Group have teamed up to offer farmers AI-driven insights into lamb and beef quality, enhancing livestock management decisions.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Dec 2024
Chirp Network & Farmsent join forces for global IoT farming push
Unified Communications

Chirp Network & Farmsent join forces for global IoT farming push

Chirp Network partners with Farmsent to bring IoT connectivity to over 160,000 farmers, aiming to optimise the global food supply chain and increase small farmers' profits.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Jun 2024
Projected surge in 5G NR and LTE small cell RAN equipment spending
EduTech

Projected surge in 5G NR and LTE small cell RAN equipment spending

5G NR and LTE-based small cell RAN equipment spending to reach nearly USD $3 billion by 2026, says SNS Telecom & IT.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 23rd Oct 2023
Farmbot appoints Fabien Ruffin as chief technology officer
Chief Technology Officers

Farmbot appoints Fabien Ruffin as chief technology officer

Farmbot, the agricultural technology company, has appointed Fabien Ruffin as CTO to develop and improve Farmbot's monitoring solutions for farmers.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 3rd Jun 2022
Autogrow spins out new digital farming company WayBeyond
Agricultural Technology

Autogrow spins out new digital farming company WayBeyond

Agritech firm Autogrow is splitting its company into two separate entities, one of which will concentrate on farming solutions through artificial intelligence.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 27th Jan 2021
Agritech co-op LIC appoints Andrea Black as new CIO
Agricultural Technology

Agritech co-op LIC appoints Andrea Black as new CIO

Agritech co-operative LIC has appointed former Genesis Energy executive Andrea Black as its new chief information officer.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 1st Oct 2019

Stories from Other Regions

Farming stories

Varda announces partnership with TrueFootprint for EUDR
Digital Transformation

Varda announces partnership with TrueFootprint for EUDR

Varda's partnership with TrueFootprint could help millions of smallholder farmers meet the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR).

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Fri, 19th Apr 2024
How AI is transforming the Australian workforce
Human Capital Management

How AI is transforming the Australian workforce

Generative AI is reshaping Australia's workforce, with technology skills now integral to the economy. Embracing AI could unlock billions of dollars by 2030, but requires an understanding of its intricacies and a stronger pipeline of tech workers.

By Rob Newell • 5 min read • Fri, 23rd Feb 2024
Sensand receives large funding to drive smart farming
Investment

Sensand receives large funding to drive smart farming

Carbon disruptor, Sensand, will help power a breakthrough in smart farming with a $6 million funding injection from Robert Costa.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 30th Jun 2023