Celebrating 2024's Milestones
As we conclude the year, I want to recognise the tremendous collective effort of our community in advancing New Zealand’s agritech sector. Your commitment to collaborative action has once again showcased the strength of our industry and its remarkable potential to drive sustainable solutions for agriculture domestically and in international markets.
One standout moment of 2024 was our event at Parliament, where Ambassadors, Ministers and Members gathered to celebrate the pivotal role agritech plays in shaping New Zealand’s future. This special occasion highlighted the significance of our sector’s contributions to the nation’s innovation landscape and its potential to drive meaningful change.
This year, we have also strengthened our international connections through Dutch and UK inbound innovation missions, engaging Irish agritech webinars, our formal Memorandum of Understanding with the UK Agritech Centre, HorizonEU collaborations, and hosting the Western Growers meet-up. These relationships highlight the value of seeing ourselves better through the eyes of others, providing perspective, resources and inspiration for growth.
Closer to home, we’ve made significant progress in enabling data mobility across the sector. This continues to be a cornerstone for fostering a more integrated and capable ecosystem. We remain committed to supporting initiatives that drive this essential capability forward.
Looking ahead to 2025, our focus will be on connecting communities of practice nationwide, fostering collaboration to enhance the local and global impact of New Zealand’s agritech solutions.
A heartfelt thank you to our Members, Team, Executive Council, and NZTech allies for your mahi this year. Together, we are driving meaningful change for our sector and the world.