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For the first time in a long time agritech businesses are out there strutting the stage globally. Since isolation requirements were lifted, there has been a tentative, but definite return…

Turbocharge global connections

As borders reopen, it’s time to begin reconnecting in person. AgriTechNZ, Callaghan Innovation and New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE) are eager to help turbocharge global connections, starting with two events…

Foundations of digital agriculture

Today, Agriculture Minister Damien O’Connor announced support for digital farm environment plans (dFEP) from the Ministry for Primary Industries’ (MPI) Sustainable Food and Fibre Futures fund (SFF Futures). SFF Futures is…

Bracing Ourselves for Massive Disruption

Svein Holsether, the CEO of Yara International, the USD12Bn nutrient company with 17,000 staff in 60 countries, said since the Russian invasion of Ukraine, “For me, it’s not whether we…

Te Ara Paerangi – Future Pathways Green Paper

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) is seeking feedback on proposals for the research, science and innovation (RSI) sector. In its formative stage, the Te Ara Paerangi Future Pathways…

NZ Agritech companies participating in Food, Agriculture and Livelihoods Week

Agritech companies from New Zealand are participating in the Expo 2020 Food, Agriculture and Livelihoods Week, 17 – 26 February. AgriTechNZ members AbacusBio, AgResearch, Cawthron Institute, Gallagher Animal Management, LIC …

Explore Food and Fibre Insights 

AgriTechNZ members KPMG New Zealand and the University of Waikato have partnered to deliver a new Food and Fibre Insights Course. The six week course is part time and targeted…

NZ: Israel agritech collaboration

On February 15 and 16, AgriTechNZ is hosting an event in collaboration with the Israeli Trade Commission and the New Zealand Ministry of Primary Industry. The purpose of this event…

From Blenheim to Bordeaux and beyond! 

Local agritec​h startup Cropsy Technologies has successfully completed its first capital raise, with the award-winning company raising $1.5 million in an over-subscribed round.  This will enable Cropsy to commercialise its…

Empowering farmers with data

AgriTechNZ member Trev is empowering farmers to have better control of their data with the launch of an application programming interface (API).

Finishing 2021 with a few special mentions!

To take this opportunity to thank our dedicated and tireless volunteer Executive Council.

Transform this!

On 30 November we hosted an online update for the Agritech Industry Transformation Plan (ITP). It was a packed session with plenty of content focussed on actual progress rather than ‘plans for transformation’.

AgriTechNZ News: Kiwi innovation and world leading solutions

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New Zealand agritech companies attracting millions of dollars

Aotearoa agritech is seeing remarkable progress in new global partnerships, collaborations, investments and team growth.

NZ genetics company Tropical Dairy Group announces capital raise on Catalist

Chair Tim Heeley says this is a great opportunity for New Zealanders to invest in a world-first genetic solution, originating from the Waikato.

AgriTechNZ News: Powered by Place!

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New Zealand’s WayBeyond advances agritech in Mexico

WayBeyond has established its first Latin American presence with the establishment of new Business Development Consultant role, supporting growers in the region with technology needs.

Celebrating a proud past and inspired future

Trimax Mowing Systems celebrates 40 years in business, proving agritech success isn’t limited to startups.

The future of farming: What will NZ’s agri sector look like in 20 years?

One thing you can be certain about in the agricultural sector is that it’s always changing. Adaption is a constant for farmers, as sure as the weather.

AgriTechNZ News: On the road and in the news!

Check out Agritech New Zealand’s latest news and events update!