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Two workplace fatalities on farms over Easter
Agricultural Technology

Two workplace fatalities on farms over Easter

Farm vehicle crashes remain a major killer in New Zealand agriculture, after WorkSafe said two farmers died using vehicles over Easter.

By Michael Curreen • 9 min read • Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
Region plagued with water restrictions investigates massive dam
Agricultural Technology

Region plagued with water restrictions investigates massive dam

A government grant will test whether Hawke's Bay can revive a controversial dam scheme after years of water shortages and legal setbacks.

By Linda Hall • 5 min read • Fri, 6th Dec 2024
Sprout Agritech invests $1m in Metrovate's sustainable farming tech
Agricultural Technology

Sprout Agritech invests $1m in Metrovate's sustainable farming tech

Sprout Agritech invests $1m in Metrovate, a startup marrying computational methods and agri-science to produce precision biostimulants.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Tue, 14th May 2024
Kiwi Agri business chooses SugarCRM for sales automation transformation
Data Analytics

Kiwi Agri business chooses SugarCRM for sales automation transformation

Catalyst Performance Agronomy leverages SugarCRM's advanced sales automation software, Sugar Sell Premier, for boosted business operations.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 18th Oct 2023
NIWA invests $5m in extreme weather research
Agricultural Technology

NIWA invests $5m in extreme weather research

Additional funding will boost flood forecasting and climate adaptation work after recent cyclones exposed gaps in New Zealand's resilience.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 21st Aug 2023
Campaign launched against ‘undemocratic’ RMA reform
Agricultural Technology

Campaign launched against ‘undemocratic’ RMA reform

Critics say the reform could lift housing and infrastructure costs by stripping councils of planning powers and deepening court battles.

By Staff Writer • 8 min read • Fri, 12th May 2023
The cost of the Government’s lofty climate promises
Agricultural Technology

The cost of the Government’s lofty climate promises

Farmers face production cuts and taxpayers could be left with a multi-billion-dollar overseas carbon bill as the 2030 target is questioned.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Wed, 3rd Nov 2021
Planning for the worst case scenario
Risk & Compliance

Planning for the worst case scenario

Families of high-risk workers could face devastating gaps if more employers fail to offer Wills and estate planning.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Mon, 19th Jul 2021

Global Stories

Farming stories

Yamaha acquires Robotics Plus for precision agriculture push
Robotics

Yamaha acquires Robotics Plus for precision agriculture push

Yamaha Motor has agreed to acquire Robotics Plus, launching Yamaha Agriculture to enhance precision farming with autonomous equipment and AI-driven solutions.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 26th Feb 2025
Exclusive: Phase One Ventures share tips on Kiwi startups navigating the US market
Unified Communications

Exclusive: Phase One Ventures share tips on Kiwi startups navigating the US market

Mahesh Muralidhar, founder of Phase One Ventures, shares insights for Kiwi startups eyeing the US market, highlighting the unique resilience of New Zealand entrepreneurs.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Tue, 28th Jan 2025
Alliance & MEQ launch AI insights into quality of lamb & beef
Agricultural Technology

Alliance & MEQ launch AI insights into quality of lamb & beef

MEQ and Alliance Group have teamed up to offer farmers AI-driven insights into lamb and beef quality, enhancing livestock management decisions.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Dec 2024
Chirp Network & Farmsent join forces for global IoT farming push
Unified Communications

Chirp Network & Farmsent join forces for global IoT farming push

Chirp Network partners with Farmsent to bring IoT connectivity to over 160,000 farmers, aiming to optimise the global food supply chain and increase small farmers' profits.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Jun 2024
Projected surge in 5G NR and LTE small cell RAN equipment spending
EduTech

Projected surge in 5G NR and LTE small cell RAN equipment spending

5G NR and LTE-based small cell RAN equipment spending to reach nearly USD $3 billion by 2026, says SNS Telecom & IT.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 23rd Oct 2023
Farmbot appoints Fabien Ruffin as chief technology officer
Chief Technology Officers

Farmbot appoints Fabien Ruffin as chief technology officer

Farmbot, the agricultural technology company, has appointed Fabien Ruffin as CTO to develop and improve Farmbot's monitoring solutions for farmers.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 3rd Jun 2022

Stories from Other Regions

Farming stories

Varda announces partnership with TrueFootprint for EUDR
Digital Transformation

Varda announces partnership with TrueFootprint for EUDR

Varda's partnership with TrueFootprint could help millions of smallholder farmers meet the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR).

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Fri, 19th Apr 2024
How AI is transforming the Australian workforce
Human Capital Management

How AI is transforming the Australian workforce

Generative AI is reshaping Australia's workforce, with technology skills now integral to the economy. Embracing AI could unlock billions of dollars by 2030, but requires an understanding of its intricacies and a stronger pipeline of tech workers.

By Rob Newell • 5 min read • Fri, 23rd Feb 2024
Sensand receives large funding to drive smart farming
Investment

Sensand receives large funding to drive smart farming

Carbon disruptor, Sensand, will help power a breakthrough in smart farming with a $6 million funding injection from Robert Costa.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 30th Jun 2023