Save the planet
University of Canterbury biotechnologist creates biodegradable coating to protect crops
A novel system for protecting plants from pests, infection and adverse weather has been awarded one of the top prizes in the University of Canterbury’s (UC) Tech Jumpstart competition. Will greater glory follow or, more importantly, can it help save the planet?
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Ready for your agritech business to Sprout?
Like a crop that grows back year after year, the Sprout Agritech Accelerator is returning.
Wish we'd thought of that
Wish we'd thought of that: Astounding agribusiness ideas
Agribusiness helps form the backbone of Aotearoa's economy. Are you doing something stupendous that you think deserves to be recognised at the 2017 New Zealand Innovation Awards? Then enter it in the Innovation in Agribusiness & Environment category, sponsored by Bayer NZ.
Agritech
Our favourite innovations from Fieldays
The 2017 Fieldays Innovation Awards were announced yesterday morning at Fieldays in Hamilton. We pick our three favourites that could change not only New Zealand, but the planet.
New Zealand Innovation Awards
2016 New Zealand Innovation Awards Innovation in Agribusiness & Environment: Farmshed Labs
The winner of the Innovation in Agribusiness & Environment is... Farmshed Labs!
Agritech
Agriculture and the Fourth Industrial Revolution
Every year, KPMG’s Agribusiness Agenda takes a look at the primary sector – what agribusiness leaders are concerned about, and what they need to be doing to stay ahead of the game.
Moo money moo problems
Figured figures farming financials - finally
Fresh off a win at the Hi-Tech Awards, Figured is expanding. But as the company looks outward, it’s also looking inward as well.
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What does it take for agritech business to Sprout?
An agritech incubator is back for a second season of growing business ideas. But will they take root?
Sustainability
Sustainable Business Network's supreme award winner: beef producers must put up (prices) or shut up (shop)
Stark warning from an environmental award-winning Taupo beef and lamb farmer that New Zealand’s commodity meat production model is unsustainable. PLUS: All the winners from the Sustainable Business Network Awards.
