AgriTech New Zealand

Australian Precision Agriculture Symposium
2023-09-04 - 2023-09-05 | Swan River Hotel, 1 Epsom Avenue, Ascot, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
The 2023 Australian Precision Agriculture Symposium is an annual event hosted by the Society of Precision Agriculture Australia (SPAA) in collaboration with the University of Sydney.
This year’s event will be held in Perth, WA, on the back of the state’s two bumper harvests, presenting a tangible opportunity for inter-state knowledge sharing.
The PA Symposium has always sought to bring together presentations on a wide range of issues from the spectrum of agricultural industries implementing PA. The audience is a mix of growers, researchers, advisors, commercial suppliers, research funding body personnel, and tertiary students. The focus is mainly on the use of PA in broadacre cropping; however, the event aims to share knowledge and experiences across farming enterprises to stimulate development and uptake of PA in Australia.
The Program this year will include talks on robotics, variable-rate application of inputs, novel weed management, sensing for soil variability, on-farm experimentation, data-driven decision tools, animal welfare and production management, earth observation system developments, and more. The symposium is supported by a commercial trade exhibition to allow all participants to get first-hand information on advances in commercially available technologies.
The knowledge and insights these speakers share will empower attendees with new skills and improved information, facilitating the adoption of PA practices across agricultural industries.
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Gallagher Customer Insights: the good, the bad and the incredibly useful
2023-08-29 11:00 - 12:00 (Pacific/Auckland)
We are pleased to provide the opportunity to share the wealth of experience and knowledge with our members in this latest webinar featuring the Gallagher Group.
Gallagher is one of the most successful and oldest agritech businesses in New Zealand employing over 1,200 people with revenue approaching $400m. Established in 1938 with the world’s first electric fence, they have gone on to lead the market in weighing and electronic identification (EID), data collection, wireless water monitoring systems, as well as their electric fencing technology.
With a focus on quality, innovation, reliability, and customer service there’s a wealth of experience to be shared. We are pleased to say we have two of the Gallagher team joining us on this webinar to talk about their recent customer insight work. They’ll share some of the learnings, the good and the bad, and how they validate product features, have valuable conversations with customers and unpack the learnings – without bias.
This is an AgriTechNZ Members Only event and we encourage anyone building technology solutions or looking for ideas on gathering customer feedback to register.

Event Details

Date: Tuesday, 29 August, 2023
Time: 11am – 12pm
Location: Online
Event Type: Virtual, Members Only
Cost: Free for AgriTechNZ members

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Speakers

KYLIE HOROMIA
Te Arawa, Ngāti Porou
Growth & Transformation Manager, AgriTechNZ
Kylie has over 20 years in communications and over 10 years in the agriculture sector, most notably with growers T&G Global, automation experts Autogrow and digital technology specialists WayBeyond. Her role at AgriTechNZ supports the membership growth efforts and fostering new transformational behaviours across the industry including storytelling and collaboration.
Kylie is on the Government’s Agritech ITP (Industry Transformation Plan) Steering Committee, is the Chair of the Agritech ITP Māori Advisory Group and on the Executive Board of the NZ Guild of Agricultural Journalists and Communicators.

SARAH ADAMS
Global Strategy and New Ventures Manager, Gallagher
Sarah has worked in innovation, business development and management roles within the agricultural industry for over 25 years. She has grown small start-up agricultural companies in genetics, Ultrafine Merino wool and arable foods into substantial, globally recognised businesses. Creating added value products and transitioning businesses from selling products to solutions has been key to the success.
When not at work Sarah is a ‘hands on’ farmer on their hill country sheep and beef property on north side of the Raglan Harbour. This ‘grass roots’ farming experience enables her to clearly understand the problems farmers are trying to solve.

SID GOUTAM
Lead Product Development and Release, Gallagher
Sid has worked in product development at Gallagher, contributing to the creation of various Animal Fencing product solutions. With a strong passion for next-generation technologies, Sid actively advocates for the integration of a customer-inspired design approach supported by data-driven insights. Sid also played a key role in the development of the world’s first lithium-powered Energizers at Gallagher, utilizing the customer-insights approach employed in eShepherd.
Through his diligent customer insights research, Sid and his team uncovered key pain points experienced by farmers. These insights enabled the development team to create innovative solutions that directly addressed the identified challenges, resulting in excellent customer feedback after the products’ release.

iHEMP Summit 2023
2023-08-24 - 2023-08-25 | Rydges Christchurch, New Zealand
Are you ready for the hemp revolution? See why more and more New Zealanders are turning to industrial hemp.

Be part of the conversation and hear about the opportunities to collaborate and take action
Network with the people who are growing this new industry
Hear how your company can incorporate iHemp food and fibre into your business plans and farming rotations
Enjoy tasty iHemp foods
Ticket price includes dinner
Check out the innovation hub display

Horticulture Conference 2023
2023-08-02 - 2023-08-04 | Te Pae Convention Centre, 188 Oxford Terrace, Christchurch, 8011, New Zealand
We are back in 2023 with the annual Horticulture Conference. This year’s theme is Sharing Successes to Strengthen Our Future. Speaker sessions will provide inspiration and the opportunity for robust discussion about the challenges and opportunities facing the horticulture industry. The conference will also showcase and celebrate success, while being realistic and acknowledging the impact of adverse weather on some parts of our industry. By coming together to share perspectives, we can connect with and energise each other, which is imperative in the current challenging and uncertain environment.
The Horticulture Conference 2023: Sharing Successes to Strengthen Our Future will focus on the excellent work growers are already doing to address challenges, in a world that has changed and will continue to change. The conference will be a unique opportunity to hear from politicians on both sides of the house, mental health experts, economists, and growers themselves as they offer insights and perspectives on the future of the industry.
This year’s gala dinner will combine with the Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) scheme conference, leaning further into the ‘sharing’ theme. The gala dinner will be held on Wednesday evening.

Protected Cropping Australia Conference
2023-07-17 - 2023-07-20 | Brisbane Convention Centre, Glenelg Street, Brisbane, Queensland, 4101, Australia
The conference theme for PCA2023 is “Growing our Future.” A range of inspiring and thought-provoking speakers, exhibitors, and sponsors from here in Australia and abroad will share their knowledge, research, and innovations to all delegates.
Protected Cropping is one of the fastest growing horticultural sectors in Australia and PCA have an enviable reputation of running great events filled with knowledge building and networking opportunities.
PCA is the peak industry body representing commercial hydroponic, greenhouse and controlled environment growers in Australia and has a wide international following.

Primary Industries New Zealand Summit & Awards
2023-07-03 - 2023-07-04 | Takina, Wellington, New Zealand
Enhancing primary sector collaboration to achieve sustainable growth
3 & 4 July 2023 | Takina, Wellington
Federated Farmers and Brightstar are proud to deliver the Primary Industries Summit & Awards in partnership, with the input and support of representative Primary Industry Associations.
The two-day Summit will coincide with a prestigious Primary Industries Awards gala dinner, celebrating excellence across the sector and showcasing outstanding NZ Cuisine.
The Summit is an important event bringing together the sector to plan for the challenges and opportunities for the future.
Speakers will include key policy makers, local primary sector leaders, researchers and farming experts.
Attendees come from across all sectors of the primary industries, including food and fibre producers, government, science and business.
Primary Industries New Zealand Awards Gala Dinner

3 July 2023, Takina, Wellington
The Primary Industries New Zealand Awards provides a fantastic opportunity to celebrate and recognise innovation, excellence, collaboration and success across the primary industries.

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WEBINAR - Members meet the candidates
2023-06-22 09:00 - 10:00 | Webinar, New Zealand
Join our Members only event introducing the candidates for the AgriTechNZ Executive Council.
Before you vote, this webinar is the ideal opportunity to meet the nominees and learn more about them, including their experience and expertise. Please join us to hear their views and aspirations, so you can make an informed decision. Each candidate will introduce themselves and a short Q&A session will follow.
The Executive Council is responsible for driving our strategic direction and ensuring it meets the needs of our members. Please take this opportunity to engage with our leadership and help shape the future of the agritech sector in Aotearoa New Zealand. New appointments will be announced at the 2023 Annual Meeting on 11 July.
EVENT DETAILS:

Date: Thursday 22 June
Time: 9.00 am – 10.00 am
Location: Online
Event Type: Members Only Zoom Meeting
Cost: Free

REGISTER for the webinar

Not a Member? Consider connecting with others in our ecosystem and join AgriTechNZ. Learn more about joining us.

Salinas Biological Summit
2023-06-20 - 2023-06-21 | Salinas, Salinas, United States
As the demand for nutritious and affordable food continues to rise, the need to accelerate sustainable agriculture, improve crop yields and offer protection against a wide variety of plant diseases and insect pests has never been more important.
The 2023 Salinas Biological Summit has been designed to provide growers, consultants, entrepreneurs, investors and policymakers with a detailed overview of the current landscape for biological research, development and deployment. The recently published ‘Roadmap for California; Accelerating Sustainable Pest Management’ report provides some insights into the regulatory environment that growers in California need to navigate.
The Summit will feature keynote speakers, panel discussions and targeted breakouts. A number of international delegations will be attending the Summit, sharing their experiences for delivering ‘best practice’. With global consumer sentiment driving both retail and regulatory behaviors, the 2023 Salinas Biological Summit provides the platform for delegates to meet, engage and learn.

NOTE: Callaghan Innovation are also running a Market Immersion prior to the Summit. Full details here.

E-Tipu IFAMA 2023 World Conference
2023-06-17 - 2023-06-22 | Christchurch Town Hall, 86 Kilmore Street, Christchurch, New Zealand
Experience Aotearoa’s biggest food and fibre sector summit.

The E Tipu IFAMA 2023 World Conference is set to connect, inspire, and galvanise primary sector communities in Aotearoa and around the world.

Launched in in 2019, E Tipu: The Boma Agri Summit has become a critical platform for informed, thoughtful, future-focused dialogue around the issues that really matter for Oceania’s primary industries.
Meanwhile, for more than 30 years, IFAMA has welcomed the world’s leading scholars, industry professionals and policy makers to their World Conferences.
Now, the E Tipu IFAMA 2023 World Conference places Aotearoa centre stage — bringing you biggest and most comprehensive primary sector summit for learning, inspiring, connecting and collaborating.

FIELDAYS Women in Agri
2023-06-15 15:30 - 17:00 | Fieldays International Business Centre, Mystery Creek, Site M31, Hamilton, New Zealand
What is a mentor, how can they support your career journey and are you one (without even realising it)?
Building on last year’s sold-out panel and networking event, AgriTech New Zealand and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) are excited to host another ‘Women in Agri’ event at Fieldays this year.
Last year a fantastic panel of women shared their career experiences with imposter syndrome and overcoming challenges in the workforce. This year, we are pleased to welcome another open and frank discussion at Fieldays on the role of mentors and how we can support other women in the industry.
You could be looking for a mentor, have the skills to be a great mentor or are mentoring others right now – let’s explore what that looks like with a diverse panel of wāhine and opportunity for Q and A.
Following the panel discussion, we encourage you to stay, network, drink and eat – meet someone you don’t know and share your mentoring ideas.
All welcome. Registration is free for this session. Spaces are limited so please register to join. NOTE: Entry into Fieldays is not covered by this event.

Mystery Creek 2023 Fieldays
2023-06-14 - 2023-06-17 | Mystery Creek, Hamilton, Mystery Creek, Hamilton, New Zealand
Fieldays is the Southern Hemisphere’s largest agricultural event and the ultimate launch platform for cutting edge technology and innovation.
Come and visit the Southern Hemisphere’s largest agricultural event and the ultimate launch platform for cutting edge technology and innovation. Whether you are from in town or out in the country, a Fieldays veteran or visiting for the first time, Fieldays has something for everyone.
Fieldays presents New Zealand’s agricultural and primary sectors with an international marketplace to advance agriculture, while honouring our three pillars – innovation, education, globalisation.
This four-day event is based on a 114-hectare site at Mystery Creek ,10 minutes from Hamilton and draws people from around the globe – both as exhibitors and visitors. Fieldays is run by New Zealand National Fieldays Society, a charitable organisation founded in 1968 for the purpose of advancing the primary industries.

Hort Connections Conference & Trade Show
2023-06-05 - 2023-06-07 | Adelaide Convention Centre, North Terrace, Adelaide, SA, 5000, Australia
In 2017, AUSVEG and International Fresh Produce Association A-NZ joined forces to establish Hort Connections – the largest horticulture conference and trade show in Australasia.
Hort Connections 2023 will be hosted between 5-7 June at the Adelaide Convention Centre (ACC). Hort Connections has grown to a 3,000-delegate event and welcomes almost twice the number of growers than it did at the time of conception. The first ever Hort Connections was hosted at the ACC and we’re proud to bring Hort Connections back to where it all began for 2023.
All areas of horticulture will be recognised and celebrated at the conference, bringing together members from right across the vegetable, fruit and floral sectors. Hort Connections will yet again proudly showcase exciting new products, services and technologies to help shape the Australian and New Zealand industry – highlighting solutions in agricultural technology, finance, labour, energy and environmental sustainability.

Adelaide Hort Market Immersion
2023-05-30 - 2023-06-12 | Adelaide, Adelaide
Join us for an incredible opportunity to explore the world of horticulture in Adelaide, South Australia! Callaghan Innovation proudly presents the Hort Market Immersion from 30 May to 4 June, specially crafted for New Zealand agritech businesses, researchers, growers, and other horticulture enthusiasts.
South Australia is a renowned producer of premium horticulture with an impressive range of vegetable, fruit, and nut crops. Their largest outputs include tomatoes, potatoes, almonds, and citrus. The state’s horticultural regions are carefully localised around available water, where the climate and soils are best suited to each commodity.
This trip is the perfect chance for you to expand your network with industry professionals and gain valuable insights into the South Australian market.

California Market Immersion
2023-05-30 - 2023-06-07 | California, California, United States
Join the New Zealand Delegation for the Californian Market Immersion and 2023 Salinas Biological Summit
Vegetables NZ, Callaghan Innovation and Plant and Food are teaming up to offer NZ growers, agritech businesses, and researchers the opportunity to join the market immersion trip to California, the ‘Salad Bowl of the World’.
From 11-19 June, the delegation will tour the state famous for its wide range of quality produce, visiting large-scale fruit, vegetable and nut-growing operations; cutting-edge research institutions; and learning about seeking investment and the government regulations of operating within this market.
This trip offers New Zealand growers and New Zealand agritech companies the chance to foster new relationships and learn more about cracking into this highly innovative, large-volume market.
Our programme is designed as the perfect lead-in to this year’s 2023 Salinas Biological Summit (20-21 June) by Western Growers and the two-day Central Valley Field Trip (22-23 June) run by Wharf42 in conjunction with the 2023 Salinas Biological Summit.
Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of California growing systems and build valuable connections with industry experts! Register now to secure your spot.

World Agri-Tech Innovation Summit (WEBINAR)
2023-04-12 08:00 - 09:00
Event Recording:
You can now access the event recording here.

About the Event :
Fresh from attending the World Agri-Tech Innovation Summit panel of AgriTechNZ members share their insights in our next webinar. Recently, our members mingled with over 2000 innovators and investors from the global agritech community in San Francisco, USA. This year’s discussion focused on future proofing resilience in agriculture: the climate-water-energy-food nexus. Our panel will share their impressions, key takeaways, learnings, strategic insights, opportunities and challenges for agritech. Bring your curiosity and questions as we connect with the agritech ecosystem through our members.

EVENT DETAILS:
Date: Wednesday 12 April
Time: 8.00 – 9.00am
Event Type: Webinar
Cost: Free (Members only event)

Not a Member? Join the agritech ecosystem and become a Member.

Agritech ITP Connect Tour 2023 (Webinar)
2023-04-05 11:00 - 12:00
Event Recording:

About the Event:
On the road during our recent Agritech Connect Tour we shared updates and gathered your valuable input on the Agritech Industry Transformation Plan (ITP). The Agritech ITP was launched in 2020 to turbocharge global growth for New Zealand’s agritech sector. We showcased the great work that has been achieved during the last two years, plus discussed the refreshed ITP plan.
If you missed us when we visited your region, please join us virtually and learn more about the ITP’s new focus and the role your business, industry and the Government can play in achieving these goals.
You’ll also learn more about our tools, resources and 2023 plans. If you’re involved in agriculture technology you won’t want to miss our session!
Event Details:

DATE: Wednesday 5 April
TIME: 11.00am – 12.00pm
COST: Free

Thursday 2 March – Wellington
Tuesday 7 March – Nelson
Thursday 9 March – Dunedin
Wednesday 15 March – Palmerston North
Monday 20 March – Tauranga
Tuesday 21 March – Auckland
Wednesday 23 March – Hamilton
Thursday 30 March – Christchurch
Wednesday 5 April – Webinar

Supported by:

The Agritech Connect Tour is proudly brought to you in partnership with the Ministry for Business Innovation and Employment (MBIE), Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI), Callaghan Innovation and New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE)

Agritech Connect Tour 2023 (Christchurch)
2023-03-30 15:30 - 18:30
During March we’re back on the road touring Aotearoa New Zealand. You’re invited to join us and jumpstart the year!
Our Agritech Connect Tour will share updates and gather your valuable input on the Agritech Industry Transformation Plan (AITP). The Agritech ITP was launched in 2020 to turbocharge global growth for New Zealand’s agritech sector. We’ll be showcasing the great work that has been achieved during the last two years, plus discussing the refreshed AITP plan.
Please join us and learn more about the AITP’s new focus and the role your business, industry and the Government can play in achieving these goals. You’ll learn more about our tools, resources and 2023 plans. It’s also the ideal opportunity to meet and reconnect with others. If you’re involved in agriculture technology you won’t want to miss our session!
Register now for an event near you as numbers will be limited!

Thursday 2 March – Wellington
Tuesday 7 March – Nelson
Thursday 9 March – Dunedin
Wednesday 15 March – Palmerston North
Monday 20 March – Tauranga
Tuesday 21 March – Auckland
Wednesday 23 March – Hamilton
Thursday 30 March – Christchurch
Wednesday 5 April – Webinar

Event Timings:
3.30pm Registrations
3.45pm Welcome, Session & Q&A
5.30pm Networking & Drinks
Supported by:

The Agritech Connect Tour is proudly brought to you in partnership with the Ministry for Business Innovation and Employment (MBIE), Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI), Callaghan Innovation and New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE)

Agritech Connect Tour 2023 (Hamilton)
2023-03-23 15:30 - 18:30
During March we’re back on the road touring Aotearoa New Zealand. You’re invited to join us and jumpstart the year!
Our Agritech Connect Tour will share updates and gather your valuable input on the Agritech Industry Transformation Plan (AITP). The Agritech ITP was launched in 2020 to turbocharge global growth for New Zealand’s agritech sector. We’ll be showcasing the great work that has been achieved during the last two years, plus discussing the refreshed AITP plan.
Please join us and learn more about the AITP’s new focus and the role your business, industry and the Government can play in achieving these goals. You’ll learn more about our tools, resources and 2023 plans. It’s also the ideal opportunity to meet and reconnect with others. If you’re involved in agriculture technology you won’t want to miss our session!
Register now for an event near you as numbers will be limited!

Thursday 2 March – Wellington
Tuesday 7 March – Nelson
Thursday 9 March – Dunedin
Wednesday 15 March – Palmerston North
Monday 20 March – Tauranga
Tuesday 21 March – Auckland
Wednesday 23 March – Hamilton
Thursday 30 March – Christchurch
Wednesday 5 April – Webinar

Event Timings:
3.30pm Registrations
3.45pm Welcome, Session & Q&A
5.30pm Networking & Drinks
Venue / Location: Mystery Creek Event Centre. Check the map here:
Directions to Gallagher Building- Agritec 2023
Supported by:

The Agritech Connect Tour is proudly brought to you in partnership with the Ministry for Business Innovation and Employment (MBIE), Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI), Callaghan Innovation and New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE)

Agritech Connect Tour 2023 (Auckland)
2023-03-21 15:30 - 18:30

Agritech Connect Tour 2023 (Tauranga)
2023-03-20 15:30 - 18:30

Agritech Connect Tour 2023 (Palmerston North)
2023-03-15 15:30 - 2023-03-16 18:30

Agritech Connect Tour 2023 (Dunedin)
2023-03-09 15:30 - 18:30
During March we’re back on the road touring Aotearoa New Zealand. You’re invited to join us and jumpstart the year!
Our Agritech Connect Tour will share updates and gather your valuable input on the Agritech Industry Transformation Plan (AITP). The Agritech ITP was launched in 2020 to turbocharge global growth for New Zealand’s agritech sector. We’ll be showcasing the great work that has been achieved during the last two years, plus discussing the refreshed AITP plan.
Please join us and learn more about the AITP’s new focus and the role your business, industry and the Government can play in achieving these goals. You’ll learn more about our tools, resources and 2023 plans. It’s also the ideal opportunity to meet and reconnect with others. If you’re involved in agriculture technology you won’t want to miss our session!
Register now for an event near you as numbers will be limited!

Thursday 2 March – Wellington
Tuesday 7 March – Nelson
Thursday 9 March – Dunedin
Wednesday 15 March – Palmerston North
Monday 20 March – Tauranga
Tuesday 21 March – Auckland
Wednesday 23 March – Hamilton
Thursday 30 March – Christchurch

Event Timings:
3.30pm Registrations
3.45pm Welcome, Session & Q&A
5.30pm Networking & Drinks
Supported by:

The Agritech Connect Tour is proudly brought to you in partnership with the Ministry for Business Innovation and Employment (MBIE), Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI), Callaghan Innovation and New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE)

Agritech Connect Tour 2023 (Nelson)
2023-03-07 15:30 - 18:30

Agritech Connect Tour 2023 (Wellington)
2023-03-02 15:30 - 18:30

evokeAG. 2023 Program
2023-02-21 08:00 - 2023-02-22 17:00
evokeAG. is the region’s premier agrifood tech event, attracting the entire ecosystem – farmers, innovators, researchers, corporates, government and investors – to one location to connect and collaborate. Join us at the Adelaide Convention Centre, South Australia on 21-22 February 2023 for evokeAG. Down to Earth where we will explore how farming, tech, science and people collectively have the power to bring innovative ideas to life.
Tickets are now available for the two-day event:

Student tickets $440.00
Producer tickets $770.00
Regular tickets $1100.00
International delegate tickets $880.00

Can entrepreneurs, investors and social change agents deliver the radical change needed to feed a growing population, sustainably? Can SynBio transform ag – one cell at a time? Are we doing enough on biosecurity to safeguard the sector’s $100B future?
These are just a few of the questions that we will tackle at evokeAG. 2023 in Adelaide on 21-22 February.
Across two-days change agents and thought leaders in agrifood tech will push the boundaries of what’s possible, and deep dive into the issues, trends and opportunities that will shape farming and our food system now and into the future.

Global AgriFutures – How can New Zealand respond to overseas trends?
2023-02-01 21:06
Missed the Global AgriFutures Insights webinar? No problem, you can still watch it all here.

Meet 2022 Nuffield scholar Lucie Douma, who shares key agritech insights following her international study tour exploring environmental and farming contexts.
This year, Lucie spent four months visiting farmers, growers and support organisations across Europe, North America and Australia.
Join us to hear Lucie’s key agritech insights including water challenges in North America, labour shortages, corporatising farm trends, food security, soil understanding and knowledge, plus the corn belt and the role of genetically modified organisms (GMO). She will also discuss the impact of production and growth trends for New Zealand and how we position ourselves on the global stage.
Lucie Douma leads a team at the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) examining disruptions to domestic food and fibre supply chains and the primary sector’s pandemic recovery.
Event Details:
Date: Wednesday 1 February, 2023
Time: 11.00 am
Event Type: Webinar
Cost: Free for Members and Non-Members
About the speaker:

Lucie Douma manages the Covid Recovery and Supply Chain team at the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI).
She is a 2022 Nuffield scholar and has had the opportunity to travel around Europe, North America, and Australia in a post Covid environment to meet with farmers, growers and support organisations to understand the environment and context in which they farm.
Lucie grew up on a dairy farm and understands the farming way of life. She has taken this knowledge and applied it to various aspects in her career from consulting with KPMG through to her public sector work at both MPI and previously at the Ministry for the Environment.
Lucie has a Masters of Science from the University of Oxford and was a top rower for her college.

Going green without getting in the red!
2022-12-05 17:00 - 20:00
Gain international perspectives on agritech innovations and the transition to low emissions agriculture.
Join AgriTechNZ’s Brendan O’Connell in Christchurch with agritech leaders from the United Kingdom and New Zealand to discuss the opportunities and challenges in bringing new technologies to market during our evolving climate conditions.
Farmers and growers are currently under pressure to be both profitable and sustainable. Meanwhile, each hemisphere has its own regulatory and market regulations. Join us for a panel discussion exploring the shared global challenge. Plus, the opportunities for agritech innovations to empower farmers and growers.
Join the conversation, gain insights and connect in person at this special event.

Date: Monday 5 December 2022
Time: 5:00pm – 8:00pm
Location: Lincoln University, Stewart Building, Foyer, 85084 Ellesmere Junction Road, Lincoln. See campus map. Free onsite parking available.
Event Type: Physical
Cost: Free

Supported by:

Hosted by:

We respectfully ask that all participants planning to attend an in person event are healthy and well. Should you be unable to attend due to illness or isolation we request that you stay home. Please let us know if you are unable to attend by emailing events@techalliance.nz with your name and the event date.

Women in Agriculture
2022-12-01 16:00 - 17:00
AgriTechNZ and MFAT: Panel and Networking Session Thursday 1 December 4.00-5.00pm NZ International Business Centre, Fieldays
Fieldays is a chance for exploration and networking with those in the primary sector. It is also an opportunity to be inspired and forge new connections that can support your career in New Zealand and globally.
According to the World Bank, around 4% of women in NZ are employed in the agriculture sector (2020). Over the last 30 years, that number has not increased higher than 8%. So, when you’re looking to connect with people with similar experiences or perspectives as yours – it can be hard to find!
AgriTechNZ and the New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade are joining forces to host an event for women and other supporters attending Fieldays. We have a fantastic panel of inspirational speakers sharing their journey here in NZ and internationally, offering attendees valuable gems of inspiration, challenge, wisdom and insight to take back to their workplace and as they develop in their career.
Following the panel discussion, we encourage you to stay, network, drink and eat – meet someone you don’t know!
All welcome. Registration is free. Spaces are limited so please register to join.

Visit New Zealand’s Agritech Ecosystem
2022-12-01 14:30 - 15:30
Now that you have done the meet, it’s time to do the greet.
Each organisation represented in the panel has a location at Fieldays where you can go to learn more. We will take you to each location, and introduce you to the team so you can return and continue the conversation in your own time.
We will stop by a few government agencies you ought to know, some research organisations that have helped other organisations find their feet in the past and finish at the Innovation Arena so you can meet other NZ tech companies.
There will be a short time for Q&A but bring your business card – you’ll want to stay connected to these organisations.

Location: This tour starts at PC51 & PD52, Main Pavilion. Meet here at 2:30pm and we will leave as a group.

Meet New Zealand’s Agritech Ecosystem
2022-12-01 13:30 - 14:30
Advice from a recent study of successful NZ agritech businesses recommends making multiple connections and being fully engaged across the ecosystem when entering a new market. This event aims to do just that.
Join us as we bring together expert representatives from Regional Agencies, Accelerators, Government Funding bodies, Researchers and Industry Reps in a panel facilitated by Callaghan Innovation’s Shane Dooley.
In this panel you will learn everything you didn’t know you needed to know about running an agritech business in New Zealand, with plenty for Q&A with our experts.

Location: The seminar will be held at the PC51 & PD52, Main Pavilion. Come in and we will point you in the right direction
