New Zealand, UK & Ireland – Common Ground

Our recent Agritech session brought together industry leaders from New Zealand and Ireland to discuss the future of agriculture.

Key topics included collaboration, farmer adoption of technology, industry advocacy, global networking, and emerging trends in agritech. The conversation highlighted opportunities and challenges shaping the sector’s future.

Panelists include:

Amber Carpenter, Director, Amorangi Farms (NZ)

Andrew Darmody, Manager, Darmody Farms (Ireland)

Dr Jeremy Bryant, Founder and CTO, Aimer Farming (NZ)

Catherine Heffernan, Technical & Customer Success Specialist, MSD Animal Health Ireland.

In October 2023 AgriTechNZ and AgTech Ireland hosted the second online summit highlighting active work and celebrating progress by both Ireland and Aotearoa New Zealand on emissions reduction, soil conservation and environmental stewardship.

The session included success stories and learning from the experiences of farmers, innovations, policymakers and researchers in both countries.  From carbon sequestration projects to regenerative farming methods and innovative approaches that have propelled both nations to the forefront of sustainable agriculture.

The recordings are now available for viewing (see link on the right). Gain valuable insights into the strategies and practices to help reduce emissions, restore soil health, improve management practices and foster a thriving environment.

In September 2023 AgriTechNZ led a group of passionate experts with a curiosity in collaborations on agritech solutions for the sustainable advancement of agriculture and the environment.

The Agritech Immersion Delegation engaged with like-minded individuals actively and meaningfully in Ireland and the UK.

The immersive experience was based on the view that by exploring our differences all participants (including New Zealand and their hosts) would expand their understanding.

View the Immersion Booklet to see the delegates heading North.

NOTE: The PDF has interactive links to sites and LinkedIn profiles.

In March 2022, AgriTech New Zealand and AgTech Ireland hosted an online summit exploring the common ground between Irish and New Zealand agritech ecosystems for the purpose of seeding collaboration and strategic innovation partnerships.

In an increasingly important era of climate crisis, agritech represents the future of both our primary industries and our global impact on food production systems around the world.

New Zealand and Ireland are both island nations with an export focus, cultures of innovation and deep affinity with the land. Each country is a natural market for the other’s technology and both countries have an aspiration to have a wide global impact.  There is already a history of connection across our primary sectors and, since we face many of the same challenges, there is real potential to accelerate our agritech businesses through collaboration.

In both countries, strengthening agritech ecosystems are creating new opportunities for growth alongside improved primary production. Join the conversation and hear the voice of the farmer, the voice of agritech businesses and the voice of the planet.