This year has been like no other and, without trivialising the seriousness of the pandemic, it is equally true for the agritech ecosystem of which we are all a part. The Industry Transformation Plan (ITP) was launched and work has since commenced. We have a new elected Executive Council, and new Practitioner Working Group and …
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This month we are covering a lot of ground and gathering in a lot of insights. As we ‘go to press’ (hit send) on this newsletter, we will be in the middle of our Agritech Digital Innovation Week in partnership with Amazon Web Services (AWS) and our colleagues in AusAgritech. It’s not too late to join us, …
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In New Zealand, when we think of countries known for their agritech prowess, we frequently refer to Singapore, Israel, The Netherlands, Ireland and the United States of America (USA). Already under way, but accelerated by the global pandemic, more countries with strong agricultural contributions to their gross domestic product (GDP) are investing significantly in advancing …
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Since its inception in 2018, AgriTechNZ has grown significantly and now combines the resources of members, supporters, funders and researchers.
09 September 2020
First, I hope wherever you are, you and your family are safe and well. These are indeed strange times. Closed borders have new meaning, because today, I can travel to Hamilton, but not to Auckland
19 August 2020
Welcome to perhaps the busiest month for New Zealand’s agritech sector this year! Get your diary ready to lock in July’s significant dates.
08 July 2020
I hope this newsletter finds you safe and well. Last month, we held our annual meeting and I would like to congratulate the newly elected members of our Executive Council
24 June 2020
As New Zealand’s agritech sector settles into life in Alert Level 2, I wanted to share news of our substantial progress. The contribution so many of you made during the Government’s Agritech Industry Transformation Plan (ITP) consultancy process was rewarded last week. The 2020 Budget announced $11.4M funding support for the Agritech Industry Transformation Plan.
20 May 2020
We are on the home straight! That was the opening sentence in last month’s newsletter. Little did I know that we would soon be embarking on several weeks of COVID-19 lockdown. I hope your family, friends and neighbours are safe, and remain well.
31 March 2020
