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PaySauce and Xero form strategic alliance in the name of Kiwi farmers
Fintech

PaySauce and Xero form strategic alliance in the name of Kiwi farmers

PaySauce and Xero join forces to support Kiwi farmers with Xero For Farming, enhancing financial clarity and compliance through cloud technology.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 19th Dec 2019
Farm dogs being put out of business by drone that barks
Drones

Farm dogs being put out of business by drone that barks

Man's best friend might be able to enter retirement early if this new drone innovation from DJI Ferntech has anything to do with it.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2019
New strategic, tech-focused vision for NZ's dairy farmers
Farming Software

New strategic, tech-focused vision for NZ's dairy farmers

New Zealand's dairy sector unveils new strategy, 'Dairy Tomorrow' WHERE id = aiming for sustainable farming and improved transparency.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Nov 2017
The future of Kiwi farming founded on tech & sustainability
Clean technologies

The future of Kiwi farming founded on tech & sustainability

This increase in investment is a far more effective approach to optimising the primary sector than the tax and punish policies of other parties.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Wed, 13th Sep 2017
Fieldays: Tech poised to play a big role in NZ farm management
Agricultural Technology

Fieldays: Tech poised to play a big role in NZ farm management

New Zealand's agricultural sector is being disrupted by technology, says ANZ bank's rural economist Con Williams.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Mon, 19th Jun 2017
Tech aims to aid high school agriculture teachers
High School

Tech aims to aid high school agriculture teachers

New Zealand agribusiness teachers embrace technology to teach the next generation of farmers at National Agribusiness Conference.

By Matthew Bain • 2 min read • Fri, 21st Apr 2017

Global Stories

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$570 million IoT goldmine waiting to be tapped by NZ agri sector
Agricultural Technology

$570 million IoT goldmine waiting to be tapped by NZ agri sector

New Zealand's agricultural sector could unlock NZD $570 million through enhanced use of IoT technology, driving productivity and sustainability improvements.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Mon, 9th Apr 2018
Fonterra posts $348 million half-year profit loss, CEO steps down
Fonterra

Fonterra posts $348 million half-year profit loss, CEO steps down

Fonterra CEO, Theo Spierings, is set to step down later this year, but will continue in an advisory role focusing on China.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Wed, 21st Mar 2018
How AI and IoT will help NZ meet increasing food demands
Agricultural Technology

How AI and IoT will help NZ meet increasing food demands

New Zealand looks to artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things to help address the growing food shortage and support sustainable economic growth.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Tue, 24th Oct 2017
Using robotics, IoT & data analytics to clean up NZ's waterways
Robotics

Using robotics, IoT & data analytics to clean up NZ's waterways

IoT, data analytics and automation are being used to clean up waterways in New Zealand and globally, says NZ IoT Alliance executive director.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Thu, 24th Aug 2017

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Fitbits for animals: New data could revolutionise Aussie farming
Fitbit

Fitbits for animals: New data could revolutionise Aussie farming

La Trobe University's new sensor technology aims to revolutionise Australia's livestock industry by providing insights into animal health and behavior.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Tue, 13th Feb 2018