News & Stories

25/09/2023

Robotics Plus launches Prospr: multi-use autonomous vehicle for sustainable orchard and vineyard production

New Zealand-based agritech company Robotics Plus has launched Prospr, an autonomous, multi-use, hybrid vehicle.

12/09/2023

ANNOUNCEMENT: Mission to collaborate on emissions reduction

Over 20 representatives of New Zealand based agritech organisations are meeting with Irish and British organisations this month

08/09/2023

AgriTechNZ News: Creating Connections

As this newsletter hits your inboxes a cohort of 23 delegates, myself included, are on our way to Ireland and the UK to represent our organisations

25/08/2023

AgriTechNZ News: Building momentum

Right now, the Agritech industry is building momentum with many New Zealand businesses considering new markets, product offerings and collaborations.

15/08/2023

ANNOUNCEMENT: Agritech recognises two industry champions in a night of celebration

AgriSea CEO Clare Bradley and Wharf42 CEO Peter Wren-Hilton recognised at agritech industry celebrations.

11/08/2023

HortPlus: The future of onion production

When is an onion crop not just a regular one? When its growth is supported by 'MetWatch' a weather and disease technology from New Zealand

27/07/2023

AgriTechNZ News: Harnessing our strengths

Our recent Annual Meeting was another proof point of the impressive level of engagement across our community.

29/06/2023

AgriTechNZ News: Northern Hemisphere spotlight

June was a busy month with New Zealand’s National Fieldays returning to its full glory and E-Tipu/IFAMA driving thought leadership.

28/05/2023

Agritech News: Recognising agritech’s impact

Last week’s Wellbeing Budget 2023 announcements included a $29.9m commitment to integrating technology into the horticulture sector.

25/05/2023

ANNOUNCEMENT: Agritech gets $29.9million in budget

The 2023 NZ Government Wellbeing budget has seen a positive injection of agritech support that will drive higher paying jobs and new export revenues.

19/04/2023

Sprout: Investing into agritech with Aimer Farming

Aimer Farming's app monitors accumulated growth rates for paddocks, thanks to investment from Sprout.

14/03/2023

Agritech News: On tour with the ITP

We are half-way through the Agritech Industry Transformation Plan (ITP) Connect Tour and it’s been fantastic to meet so many of you in person.

08/02/2023

Agritech News: Racing into 2023

Our thoughts are with all those impacted by the floods across Tairāwhiti Gisborne, Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland and other areas.

01/02/2023

Onside: Battling biosecurity with tech

Biosecurity is one of the biggest concerns in the New Zealand primary industries. Tech company Onside have developed an app to protect our farms from incursions.

15/12/2022

AgriTechNZ News: Meri Kirihimete

During 2022 there has been hard-won growth in our industry. Our members and sector partners continue to inspire us with their drive to grow and improve. 

14/12/2022

Fonterra and Nestlé partner on ambition to create New Zealand’s first net zero carbon emissions dairy farm

Fonterra and Nestlé today announced a new partnership designed to help reduce New Zealand’s on-farm emissions, including a New Zealand first – a drive to develop a commercially viable net zero carbon emissions dairy farm.

23/11/2022

AgriTechNZ News: Fieldays Special Edition

During this time of the year, many of us are planning how to bring our families together for Christmas and the summer holidays. This year we also have a special opportunity to reconnect with our wider community at Fieldays 2022. 

27/10/2022

Robotics Plus unveils autonomous modular vehicle to alleviate agriculture labour shortages

Multi-use, modular platform Unmanned Ground Vehicle (UGV) automates tree and vine crop tasks, starting with intelligent spraying

27/10/2022

AgriTechNZ News: the age of agritech!

As spring growth continues, it’s great to also see signs of growth for our industry too. New product launches, industry recognition and the ability to get out into the world are all very welcome growth dynamics.

26/10/2022

Leveraging data for environmental initiatives

AgriTechNZ and Rezare Systems are working with the Ministry for Primary Industries on a project that aims to align the way we describe and identify data elements.