Technology shaping the future of NZ productivity

30 April 2021

Technology is shaping the future of agriculture which will help inject a massive impetus into the New Zealand economy

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AgriTechNZ news: Celebrating agritech

15 April 2021

During the last few months, I’ve been travelling the country hosting the Agritech Industry Transformation Plan (ITP) update roadshow with David Downs from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE). In total, we’ve hosted over 600 attendees and received valuable feedback on what is most important to our agritech community. The touring has also … Continue reading "Technology shaping the future of NZ productivity"

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AgriTechNZ news: Opportunities to engage and shape our ecosystem

10 March 2021

After another hiatus, I’m grateful that we can return to the events and engagements that help shape our agritech ecosystem. These days, we may be building businesses, developing knowledge, raising money, collaborating or selling online, but there really is something about meeting with key people in our industry, face to face.  This is especially true … Continue reading "Technology shaping the future of NZ productivity"

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New Zealand and Australian MOU strengthens trans-Tasman Agritech Sector

25 February 2021

AgriTech New Zealand (AgriTechNZ) and The Australian Agritech Association (AusAgritech) are member organisations promoting technology development and adoption that seeks to revolutionise the value of the agricultural and food sectors. Both organisations share the same goals to promote and advocate for the opportunities and challenges across the Agritech sector. Today AusAgritech and AgriTechNZ signed a … Continue reading "Technology shaping the future of NZ productivity"

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AgritechNZ news: Valuing our connections

11 February 2021

The forced social experiment of the current pandemic leaves me feeling incredibly grateful for our place in the world. Thankfully, we can connect in person as a local community of interests in global agritech, here in Aotearoa.

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Water solutions need big ideas and big investment

2020 Water Challenge winners announced Bridge Hub 2020 Water Challenge aimed to solve water problems in the agri supply chain Challenge will commercialise trans-Tasman solutions in Australia and New Zealand to maximise impact As researchers look to create water out of thin air, the future of agrifood innovation looks bright, but collaboration and investment will … Continue reading "Water solutions need big ideas and big investment"
30 October 2020
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AgritechNZ to unleash major initiative to boost production

A three-year New Zealand agritech initiative designed to validate new technologies in nutrient analysis, delivery, efficient uptake, and environmental mitigation will be launched at the national Fieldays at Mystery Creek near Hamilton next Thursday.
06 June 2019
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AgritechNZ keen to help scale up NZ food production

With the need to feed the world’s population of 9.8 billion people by 2050, AgritechNZ is looking at ways New Zealand can scale up its food production to meet the growing global demand.
15 April 2019
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Substantial growth expected in the New Zealand agritech sector

Kiwis can expect to see substantial growth in the agritech sector in the next 12 months, AgritechNZ chief executive Peter Wren-Hilton says. Recent research suggests that New Zealand had approximately $1.4 billion worth of agritech exports in 2018 and was growing at a compound annual growth rate of four percent but New Zealand is underperforming … Continue reading "Substantial growth expected in the New Zealand agritech sector"
28 March 2019
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World-first NZ tech changing the global agricultural landscape

New Zealand agritech companies are creating world-first technology to help feed the world and lead the way in their industry, AgritechNZ chief executive Peter Wren-Hilton says. Technology is making life easier, from eco-friendly cars to faster software and tech improvements are benefitting Kiwis in everyday life, he says. “The same goes for agritech innovation such … Continue reading "World-first NZ tech changing the global agricultural landscape"
12 November 2018
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New Zealand becomes first Farm2050 ‘Country Partner’

Farm2050 sign first ‘Country Partner’ agreement with Agritech New Zealand to address the need for increased sustainable food production worldwide   AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND (3 September 2018) – New Zealand has signed a new strategic partnership with global initiative, Farm2050, to accelerate the development of sustainable agricultural technologies to support the need to feed 10 … Continue reading "New Zealand becomes first Farm2050 ‘Country Partner’"
14 September 2018
Agritech New Zealand

Huge potential identified for Kiwi AgriTech

Innovative AgriTech offers enormous potential for the New Zealand economy says, NZTech CEO and Agritech New Zealand Chair, Graeme Muller.  Graeme was one of 30 New Zealand delegates attending the Silicon Valley Forum AgriTech immersion programme in San Jose, California.     Speaking to RNZ’s Midday Rural News last week from California, he said AgriTech is … Continue reading "Huge potential identified for Kiwi AgriTech"
06 September 2018
Agritech New Zealand

Closer Californian ties crucial for NZ tech growth

San Jose, California – Leading New Zealand tech expert Graeme Muller arrived back home from Silicon Valley today convinced New Zealand needs closer tech ties with Californian to help produce a thriving Kiwi economy. Muller, chief executive of NZTech, was part of a large New Zealand contingent which has been engaging with leading US agribusinesses and … Continue reading "Closer Californian ties crucial for NZ tech growth"
03 September 2018