The Ultimate Guide to Agricultural Technology
A curated Kiwi edition of IndustrialDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Agricultural Technology.
What to know about Agricultural Technology
Agricultural Technology sits at the intersection of food, data and engineering. It covers the tools, platforms and science that help farmers grow more with less: sensors in the soil, satellites in orbit, AI in the paddock, robotics in orchards, and cloud software in the dairy shed. In this tag you’ll find stories on everything from precision drones and nutrient-mapping satellites to livestock facial recognition, digital marketplaces and farm-focused fintech.
These articles follow how agritech startups, researchers, investors and established cooperatives are reshaping the full food value chain. They explore business models and funding rounds, cross-industry partnerships with telcos and cloud providers, space and IoT initiatives for remote monitoring, as well as the policy, connectivity and cybersecurity challenges that determine how quickly new tools reach the farm gate. Along the way, you’ll see real-world case studies of technology lifting productivity, improving environmental performance and opening new export channels.
Whether you’re a grower looking at data-driven decisions, a technologist eyeing a fast-growing vertical, or an investor tracking the next wave of innovation, this tag offers a grounded view of where agricultural technology is heading. Dive in to understand which solutions are gaining traction, what’s holding back adoption, and how AI, automation and digital finance are reshaping the future of farming and food security.
Kiwi Agricultural Technology News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Hawke's Bay water security project head hits back at Greens' dam opposition
A proposed 29.7ha land swap is reviving a Hawke's Bay dam row, with backers saying it could unlock water security and jobs.
New Zealand small business jobs growth rebounds in September
Higher sales helped New Zealand small businesses lift hiring 2.5% in the September quarter, though payment times also lengthened.
Canterbury farmer branches out as solar farm takes root
Sheep will keep grazing beneath the panels as the 42-megawatt project gives a Canterbury farmer a second income stream and helps feed the grid.
KiwiNet honours research commercialisation winners
The network says more than 20 years of backing research spin-outs is now creating jobs, deals and export-ready technologies nationwide.
'They vote with their feet': Dam backer says businesses leaving region over lack of water
Business losses are mounting in Hawke's Bay as fears over water security drive firms to relocate, while dam backers seek government support.
Construction begins on country's highest road bridge
Road users and freight operators should benefit from a safer, more reliable link, as the project is now forecast at $275-$325m after savings on tender pricing and design.
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Recent Agricultural Technology News
IMIO raises USD $12 million to expand Chicago operations
The funding will help the Chicago-based company build a new headquarters and biomanufacturing site as it targets growers facing tighter margins.
Farm Focus marks 45 years serving farmers in Australasia
The Masterton-based company now supports more than 10,000 farmers and advisers, as cloud software and AI reshape farm finances.
Talwar says AI will reshape work, cities & medicine
AI could soon transform jobs, hospitals and schools, with Talwar warning that bigger firms may lag as security and accountability concerns slow adoption.
CAS picks NEWWORK platform for AI-enabled operations
The pilot will link sales, production and logistics data, giving CAS real-time visibility across orders and deliveries as it tests an AI operating layer.
How El Niño may affect the Waikato's agriculture sector
Farmers are being urged to plan early as the predicted El Niño threatens drought, lower pasture growth and milk output across the Waikato.
Onside acquires Assura to expand agriculture software
The combined platform will serve 60,000 users across six countries as agricultural firms seek one system for compliance and risk.
Booster adds NZD $7.4 million to university spin-out fund
The extra funding will expand backing for early-stage science companies, with retail investors already getting indirect exposure through Booster products.
El Niño could raise wildfire and water-quality risks in Hawke's Bay, council says
The dry spell could hit farms, rivers and firefighting readiness across Hawke's Bay, with below-normal rain and warmer temperatures forecast.
UNC6240 hits PeopleSoft flaw in global renewed attacks
Dozens of organisations worldwide face renewed compromise risk after attackers used an encoded path to slip past defences and hit Oracle PeopleSoft.
Halter's Clank AI cuts engineering time in farm tech
Farming customers could see faster fixes as the system now handles alert triage and code changes, saving more than 215 engineering hours.
Strengthening El Niño starting to be felt across Northland - regional council
Drier spring weather is now the most likely outcome for Northland as a strengthening El Niño starts to bite, the regional council says.
Ingram Micro signs AirBridge distribution deal in NZ
Partners will gain access to secure remote connectivity tools as the deal targets outages and poor coverage across the Pacific region.
Motueka kiwifruit growers boost automation amid labour woes
Labour shortages and export rule changes are pushing Motueka packhouses to automate more tasks as kiwifruit revenue is forecast to reach NZD $4.8 billion.
2degrees to take over Now New Zealand business customers
Regional firms across New Zealand will be shifted to 2degrees over the coming months as Now closes its business operations.
Tararua braces for an 'intense' El Niño season
Water restrictions are likely to come in earlier than usual as scientists warn the district faces one of the strongest El Niño events in recent history.
El Niño expected to be 'strongest in recent history'
Strong winds, dry spells and flooding are more likely across New Zealand as the Pacific pattern strengthens to very strong in September.
NZ tech marketing awards finalists named across sector
Marketing is gaining strategic weight as nine tech businesses vie for honours in awards that spotlight New Zealand firms' push overseas.
Bovonic sales jump 50% as QuadSense expands overseas
Sales of QuadSense climbed more than 50 per cent in New Zealand as Bovonic prepares to scale the mastitis system in the UK and Ireland.
New Zealand adds Applied Intelligent Systems subject
Students will learn to work with AI tools across multiple industries as New Zealand broadens senior secondary options to match labour-market demand.
New Zealand unveils nine industry-led school subjects
Students in Years 12 and 13 will gain school qualifications tied to jobs and training as the government seeks to ease skills shortages.
