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Onside unveils new biosecurity tech to protect NZ's primary sector
Application Performance Monitoring

Onside unveils new biosecurity tech to protect NZ's primary sector

New Zealand's agri-tech firm Onside has rolled out a biosecurity app mapping 16,000 rural properties, enhancing monitoring and compliance across primary industries.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 22nd Aug 2024
SmartSat & NZ Space Agency unite for space exploration growth
Agricultural Technology

SmartSat & NZ Space Agency unite for space exploration growth

Australia's SmartSat and the New Zealand Space Agency unite in a landmark MoU, strategising to boost innovation, R&D, and workforce development in their local space industries.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Wed, 31st Jan 2024
Redwoods could outperform pine as carbon forests
Sustainability

Redwoods could outperform pine as carbon forests

Redwood could help New Zealand meet its 2050 net-zero target by storing more carbon than radiata pine on suitable sites.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sun, 29th May 2022
Toxic fumigant to be phased out by 2033
Environmental Protection Authority

Toxic fumigant to be phased out by 2033

Stricter controls will force exporters to cut emissions as New Zealand moves to end methyl bromide use by 2033.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Aug 2021
Chemical burns after businesses fail to co-ordinate
Risk & Compliance

Chemical burns after businesses fail to co-ordinate

Eight workers suffered chemical burns after poor oversight of Mycoplasma bovis clean-up left sodium hydroxide seeping into gloves.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Wed, 17th Feb 2021
Partnership to develop platform for New Zealand agritech AI research
Agricultural Technology

Partnership to develop platform for New Zealand agritech AI research

New scientific partnership accelerates research in New Zealand's agritech sector by removing computer processing bottlenecks.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Thu, 11th Feb 2021
Management of Agrichemicals – have your say
Robotics

Management of Agrichemicals – have your say

New rules could change spray planning, training and storage for farmers and contractors after a draft agrichemicals standard opened for comment.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Thu, 19th Nov 2020
Land-based industries resilient during NZ’s lockdown
Agricultural Technology

Land-based industries resilient during NZ’s lockdown

Strong Asian demand kept dairy, meat and horticulture afloat, lifting New Zealand's land-based exports by nearly GBP £500 million year-to-date.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 8th Sep 2020
Coronavirus: What businesses need to know
Data Protection

Coronavirus: What businesses need to know

Businesses facing coronavirus disruption can now find daily-updated government guidance on tax, travel, staffing and workplace safety.

By Michael Curreen • 5 min read • Sun, 1st Mar 2020
Is tourism destroying New Zealand?
University of Canterbury

Is tourism destroying New Zealand?

Rising visitor numbers are putting New Zealand’s lakes, tracks and towns under strain, with a watchdog warning current policy will not curb damage.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Fri, 10th Jan 2020
NZ's agritech sector 'urgently' needs to focus on AI
Agricultural Technology

NZ's agritech sector 'urgently' needs to focus on AI

New Zealand's agritech sector must urgently embrace AI to maintain its competitiveness and address critical challenges, asserts a new AI Forum report.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Nov 2019
How the Internet of Things is revolutionising pest control
Smart Cities

How the Internet of Things is revolutionising pest control

Connected traps are letting volunteers and facilities managers monitor pest activity remotely, cutting checks and speeding up response times.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 28th Jul 2019

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AWEX protects biosecurity, integrity and traceability with RFID tags
Supply Chain

AWEX protects biosecurity, integrity and traceability with RFID tags

Amid biosecurity threats, AWEX leverages RFID tags to improve wool traceability and bolster industry integrity, initiating a digital transition set to optimise global efficiencies.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Tue, 26th Mar 2024
Atturra appoints Ash Colmer to Lead Advisory Expansion in Perth
Utilities

Atturra appoints Ash Colmer to Lead Advisory Expansion in Perth

Ash Colmer appointed as General Manager for Atturra Advisory and Consulting in WA, expanding their services in Western Australia.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Sep 2023
First Nations' tech businesses building digital capability
EduTech

First Nations' tech businesses building digital capability

Winyama Pty Ltd and Goanna Education are helping improve the digital capabilities of the First Nations' workforce.

By Gaurav Sharma • 7 min read • Fri, 1st Sep 2023
New program to develop Aussie agriculture from space
EduTech

New program to develop Aussie agriculture from space

Australia's SmartSat CRC has launched the Maya Nula research program to develop satellite Earth Observation technology for the agriculture industry.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd May 2023
Technology 'critical' for the future of Australia's agriculture industry
Agricultural Technology

Technology 'critical' for the future of Australia's agriculture industry

Technology to boost Australian agriculture, says ACOLA report. Adoption of innovation crucial for sector growth, profitability, and sustainability.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Sep 2020