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Autogrow spins out new digital farming company WayBeyond
Agricultural Technology

Autogrow spins out new digital farming company WayBeyond

Agritech firm Autogrow is splitting its company into two separate entities, one of which will concentrate on farming solutions through artificial intelligence.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 27th Jan 2021
Agritech co-op LIC appoints Andrea Black as new CIO
Agricultural Technology

Agritech co-op LIC appoints Andrea Black as new CIO

Agritech co-operative LIC has appointed former Genesis Energy executive Andrea Black as its new chief information officer.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 1st Oct 2019

Stories from Other Regions

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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 • 7 min read • Fri, 12th May 2023
‘Most-productive’ land off-limits for housing
Agricultural Technology

‘Most-productive’ land off-limits for housing

Councils face tighter limits on rezoning fertile farmland for housing, as ministers say it is needed to safeguard New Zealand’s food supply.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Fri, 23rd Sep 2022
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 • 6 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 • 3 min read • Mon, 19th Jul 2021
Leading cause of work-related deaths
Agricultural Technology

Leading cause of work-related deaths

Seatbelt non-use is behind about 10 work fatalities a year in New Zealand, with farm vehicle deaths accounting for a large share.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Mon, 15th 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
How a fruit fly outbreak could devastate New Zealand’s horticulture industry
Agricultural Technology

How a fruit fly outbreak could devastate New Zealand’s horticulture industry

Two exotic fruit fly detections in Auckland have raised alarm over possible trade losses, with apples, citrus and berries most exposed.

By Staff Writer • 8 min read • Tue, 5th Mar 2019
Farmers’ innovative silo system wins school a coaching session with rugby legend
Agricultural Technology

Farmers’ innovative silo system wins school a coaching session with rugby legend

A Southland school will get Richard Loe coaching after a farm safety prize recognised a pulley system that keeps workers off silo tops.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Sun, 2nd Dec 2018
Agritech firm Engender acquired
Agricultural Technology

Agritech firm Engender acquired

Unnamed firm acquires Kiwi agritech firm Engender Technologies and its cell sorting technology for livestock, potentially revolutionizing the global market.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 22nd Nov 2018
Farmer in court after tractor fatality
Agricultural Technology

Farmer in court after tractor fatality

Tractor risks on farms are under fresh scrutiny after a fatal rollover led to a GBP £70,000 fine and GBP £130,000 reparations.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Thu, 8th Nov 2018
Latest climate report calls for urgent international action
Agricultural Technology

Latest climate report calls for urgent international action

Scientists warn the world could breach 1.5C as soon as 2030, raising flood, drought and sea level risks unless emissions fall sharply.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Thu, 11th Oct 2018
Why do so many construction workers commit suicide?
Mental Health

Why do so many construction workers commit suicide?

Industry groups will examine 339 deaths over a decade as New Zealand’s construction sector faces the country’s highest suicide rate.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Thu, 4th Oct 2018
New technologies helping clean up waterways
Robotics

New technologies helping clean up waterways

Farmers could cut water use and improve river quality as sensors and automation help meet New Zealand's swimmable-water target.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Sep 2017
Updating health and safety on the family farm
Agricultural Technology

Updating health and safety on the family farm

Risk assessments and worker engagement have helped the Westport family farm cut hazards, after a contractor was injured there.

By Geoff • 5 min read • Tue, 11th Jul 2017