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AgritechNZ 2025 Wrap-Up

As we head into the final weeks of the year, here are our key member updates and opportunities at a glance.

Fast-track your ANZ entry in 2026

As the agrifood innovation world converges on evokeAG 2026, we’re teaming up with Farmers2Founders to help high-growth startups turn conversations into commercial traction across Australia and New Zealand. Australia is a globally recognised testbed for agrifood innovation: large commercial farms, early adopters, diverse climates and strong sector investment make it a prime landing point for…

A message from our Chair

As 2025 draws to a close, I want to thank you, our members and partners for your ongoing support of New Zealand’s dynamic agritech community.

Welcoming our new leadership

We’re grateful to everyone who participated in the election process and to all our nominees for their continued commitment to our agritech sector.

Shaping the future of agritech

We’re delighted by the outstanding engagement in our Executive Council election process this year.

Cross-pollinating: lessons in agritech between UK and NZ

The UK’s newly released 10-year Industrial Strategy places agritech squarely in the spotlight as a frontier sector of Advanced Manufacturing. It recognises agritech as central to future food security, climate resilience, and export competitiveness, all while noting a 40-fold rise in UK agritech startups over the past decade. New Zealand has experienced strong agritech growth…

AgriTechNZ Members Bring Global AgTech Startups to NZ

AgriTech New Zealand is pleased to share the announcement of the inaugural Land x Launch™ New Zealand cohort—a powerful collaboration between Farmers2

AgriTechNZ Annual Meeting and Executive Council Elections 2025

AgriTech New Zealand (AgriTechNZ) has grown significantly since our launch in May 2018. As a membership-based organisation, AgriTechNZ is run by an elected Executive Council and this year we have four vacancies on the Executive Council for election. AgriTechNZ connects innovators, investors, regulators and researchers. AgriTechNZ advances the ecosystem through advocacy, collaboration, innovation, talent and…

Agritech Unleashed: Hawke’s Bay – Insights, innovation and industry impact

We launched our inaugural Agritech Unleashed event in Hawke’s Bay, bringing together agritech leaders, growers, researchers and innovators.

AgriTechNZ News: May is the new June

We’re excited to launch our special event series Agritech Unleashed, strengthening connections across Aotearoa’s agritech ecosystem.

Budget 2025: Agritech insights

AgriTechNZ welcomes the forward steps in Budget 2025 that support New Zealand’s innovation economy and the future of our agritech and primary industri

AgriTechNZ News: Our hive of activity!

We’re excited to launch our special event series Agritech Unleashed, strengthening connections across Aotearoa’s agritech ecosystem.

New Zealand’s science system reform: what it means for innovation and agritech

The coalition Government has started its major science and innovation system reform to strengthen economic growth and align scientific research

AgriTechNZ News: 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.

Sarah Adams receives prestigious Robin Davidson Memorial Award for 2024

Sarah Adams, Head of Innovation at Gallagher Animal Management, has been named the 2024 Robin Davidson Memorial Award recipient.

Building a Strong PR Toolkit – for agritech success

Ensuring your agritech company is ready for any communications or public relations opportunity is key to getting your message out to the right au

New Zealand and UK forge agritech connections to drive innovation

A new agreement signifies a major step in strengthening New Zealand’s agritech sector by fostering a shared commitment to innovation with the United Kingdom (UK). AgriTechNZ and the UK Agri-Tech Centre (UKATC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen ties and promote knowledge, expertise, and innovation exchange between New Zealand and the United…

Agritech Business Insights: The Secret to MADCAP’s Global Success

We’re thrilled to feature MADCAP, the software platform trusted by six of the largest dairy companies and cooperatives worldwide.

AgriTechNZ News: A New Chapter with our Executive Council – September 2024

We are excited to announce the formation of our new Executive Council (EC), bringing together a dynamic team committed to driving our vision forward.

AgriTechNZ News: Embracing change

Welcome to the latest edition of our AgriTechNZ newsletter. We are at a notable juncture, shaped by significant changes and promising developments in