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ANNOUNCEMENT: Agritech Industry Commits to Shared Future Despite Government Austerity

“The government's focus on efficiencies has cut so deep that it risks our collective capabilities and momentum in global partnerships.”

PODCAST – Exploring Agritech: Interview with AgriTechNZ’s CEO Brendan O’Connell

Roger Robson-Williams sat down with Brendan O’Connell, Chief Executive of Agritech New Zealand, to explore the transformative potential of agritech

AgriTechNZ Annual Meeting and Executive Council Elections 2024

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 (three elected and one appointed position), AgriTechNZ connects innovators, investors, regulators and researchers. AgriTechNZ advances the ecosystem through advocacy,…

AgriTechNZ News: Opportunities to connect, collaborate and learn

We’re excited to highlight multiple opportunities to connect, collaborate, and learn at key industry events across the region during the next month.

Announcement: Agritech Unleashed 2024 Postponement

Announcement of the postponement of Agritech Unleashed 2024

AgriTechNZ News: BUILDING COLLABORATIVE BUSINESS RELATIONSHIPS

Often I joke about my AgriTechNZ role being similar to a dating agency or a matchmaker.

Celebrating our success!

We're celebrating the success of New Zealand's Primary Industries and its supporters. 

AgriTechNZ News: Collaborative growth ahead in 2024

The year has begun at pace with multiple industry events in the first quarter of 2024 and plenty of opportunity to share aspirations between Members.

AgriTechNZ News: Embracing our power

As we bid farewell to another remarkable year in agritech, we reflect on our progress and achievements.

AbacusBio: Taking plant and animal genetics expertise around the world

New Zealand company AbacusBio are experts in plant and animal genetics with a focus on breeding programme design and improvement.

AgriTechNZ News: Activity Revs Up

Without doubt, travel opens doors to new perspectives. During the last month, two cohorts of our agritech community have built connections

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.

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

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

AgriTechNZ News: Building momentum

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

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.

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

AgriTechNZ News: Harnessing our strengths

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

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.

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.