Agriculture stories

B2B eCommerce in agriculture is growing, says Polaris
Tue, 25th Oct 2022
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The global B2B eCommerce in the agriculture market is expected to reach US$ 11.86 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 6.4%.

Kacific and Farmer Charlie to tackle agriculture and sustainability in new deal
Fri, 18th Feb 2022
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satellites
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digital transformation
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sustainable it
Satellite operator Kacific has joined forces with Farmer Charlie to address agriculture and sustainability across the Pacific.

NZ Govt backs new data-driven forecasting tool for agriculture sector
Fri, 7th Jan 2022
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bi
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big data
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data analytics
The New Zealand Government is investing in the development of a new forecasting tool that makes full use of innovative climate modelling to help farmers and growers prepare for dry conditions.

Bayer and Microsoft partner to build new cloud-based digital tools
Thu, 25th Nov 2021
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data science
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Bayer has partnered with Microsoft to build new cloud-based digital tools and data science solutions for agriculture and adjacent industries.

Cirralto teams up with Mastercard and Fresh Supply Co to help Aussie farmers
Mon, 9th Aug 2021
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blockchain
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pos
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commerce systems
Cirralto is leveraging the Mastercard Provenance Solution blockchain-based innovation and the Fresh Supply Co digital supply chain network, to provide Australia’s farmers with better access to trade finance.

Tauranga agtech firm recognised on the world stage
Mon, 2nd Mar 2020
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it automation
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robotics
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agritech
Tauranga-based agtech firm Robotics Plus has received worldwide recognition on the Top 50 AgTech companies, as ranked on the THRIVE Top 50.

$570 million IoT goldmine waiting to be tapped by NZ agri sector
Mon, 9th Apr 2018
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iot
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farming software
“As technology makes its way onto the fields in the future, more farm management will be done from a desk or device instead of in the field.”

How AI and IoT will help NZ meet increasing food demands
Tue, 24th Oct 2017
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ai
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farming software
"We know the world is heading toward a major food supply crisis."

Promapp teams up with Kiwi agriculture & farming company
Fri, 6th Oct 2017
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crm
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microsoft
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cx
Promapp’s integration with SharePoint and Microsoft Dynamics will eventually support the sharing of processes to external suppliers.

Australian farmers develop special drones to keep track of livestock
Mon, 21st Aug 2017
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agriculture
Csiro and Ruralco have announced a partnership that will see the latest digital technology, including drones, applied to Australian agriculture...

Dairy farming: NZ Food Innovation Network incubates clean-tech idea
Thu, 6th Jul 2017
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startup
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agriculture
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innovation
"This is a cool flexible arrangement which means companies are able to innovate at their own premises or The FoodBowl, depending on what suits them."

Fieldays: Tech poised to play a big role in NZ farm management
Mon, 19th Jun 2017
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farming software
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agriculture
“I think New Zealand industries want to do the right thing, and most farmers are keen to adapt farm practices and invest where they can."