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Kiwi Edition · 2026

The Ultimate Guide to Agricultural Technology

A curated Kiwi edition of TechDay 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.

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Recent Agricultural Technology News

Zespri speeds NZD $70m claims with SAP automation push
Productivity

Zespri speeds NZD $70m claims with SAP automation push

Zespri taps SAP cloud to automate over NZD $70m in annual quality claims, slashing processing times and boosting consistency worldwide.

Mon, 12th Jan 2026

Microsoft cloud region powers New Zealand's AI growth
Productivity

Microsoft cloud region powers New Zealand's AI growth

Microsoft's NZ North cloud hub is powering Aotearoa's AI push, cutting costs, boosting skills and running on 100 per cent renewable energy.

Fri, 19th Dec 2025

Christchurch AI platform Caitlyn shines at AWS re:Invent
Government

Christchurch AI platform Caitlyn shines at AWS re:Invent

Christchurch-built AI platform Caitlyn stars at AWS re:Invent, showcasing secure, explainable enterprise search for sensitive data.

Thu, 18th Dec 2025

One NZ marks one year of Starlink-powered texts
Space Technologies

One NZ marks one year of Starlink-powered texts

One NZ marks a year of Starlink texts with 7m messages sent and 700,000 customers now able to connect beyond standard mobile coverage.

Wed, 17th Dec 2025

NZTech rebrands as Tech New Zealand, uniting groups
Collaboration

NZTech rebrands as Tech New Zealand, uniting groups

NZTech has rebranded as Tech New Zealand, uniting 16 tech Communities and the wider Tech Alliance under one national ecosystem voice.

Thu, 11th Dec 2025

Gallagher wins supreme honours as export growth tops 32 percent
Critical Infrastructure

Gallagher wins supreme honours as export growth tops 32 percent

Gallagher wins Supreme Award at NZ International Business Awards, boasting 32% export growth and aiming for NZD $1 billion global revenue soon.

Mon, 1st Dec 2025

Jade Software to acquire Contec, boosting SaaS & dairy focus
Digital Transformation

Jade Software to acquire Contec, boosting SaaS & dairy focus

Jade Software to acquire Contec, enhancing its SaaS portfolio and boosting annual revenue by up to 25% through expansion in global dairy supply chain software.

Fri, 21st Nov 2025

Hyades AI platform brings nutrient-specific insights to farmers
Precision agriculture

Hyades AI platform brings nutrient-specific insights to farmers

Hyades has launched an AI platform that uses satellite data to provide farmers with precise nutrient-specific insights, enhancing crop and soil health management.

Tue, 18th Nov 2025

New Zealand farmers get high-speed broadband boost from Kuiper
Sustainability

New Zealand farmers get high-speed broadband boost from Kuiper

New Zealand farmers gain improved high-speed satellite internet through Amazon's Project Kuiper, boosting digital tools across remote agricultural regions.

Tue, 18th Nov 2025

GrowPay launches to offer flexible digital finance for farmers
Fintech

GrowPay launches to offer flexible digital finance for farmers

New Zealand's GrowPay launches a digital platform offering farmers flexible loans and payments to match seasonal cash flows and ease financial stress.

Mon, 10th Nov 2025

NZ small business sales show slow growth as jobs decline
Financial Systems

NZ small business sales show slow growth as jobs decline

NZ small businesses saw 1.9% sales growth year-on-year, but jobs fell 1.2%, with sectors like construction and hospitality facing ongoing challenges.

Thu, 30th Oct 2025

Industry leaders urge blockchain policy to protect NZ GDP future
Collaboration

Industry leaders urge blockchain policy to protect NZ GDP future

Industry leaders warn New Zealand faces losing billions in GDP unless government acts to develop clear blockchain policy and regulatory frameworks.

Tue, 14th Oct 2025

KiwiNet appoints new Board leaders to drive NZ research impact
Entrepreneurship

KiwiNet appoints new Board leaders to drive NZ research impact

KiwiNet appoints Katherine Sandford as Chair and new Board members to boost commercialisation of New Zealand research amid sector reforms.

Tue, 23rd Sep 2025

New Zealand job ads stabilise as spring brings early recruitment surge
Job seekers

New Zealand job ads stabilise as spring brings early recruitment surge

Job ads in New Zealand rose 0.6% in July, marking a spring recruitment surge as tourism and IT sectors prepare for a busy summer season.

Wed, 17th Sep 2025

Gene study could cut chemical use by 80% in NZ wine sector
Clean technologies

Gene study could cut chemical use by 80% in NZ wine sector

Lincoln University's genomic study aims to cut chemical use in New Zealand vineyards by up to 80%, boosting sustainable wine production and reducing costs.

Tue, 15th Jul 2025

SYOS Aerospace celebrates top honour at 2025 NZ Hi-Tech Awards
Surveillance

SYOS Aerospace celebrates top honour at 2025 NZ Hi-Tech Awards

SYOS Aerospace has won the PwC Hi-Tech Company of the Year at the 2025 NZ Hi-Tech Awards, recognising its growth and international export success.

Sun, 25th May 2025

Phase One closes $2.1m fund, backs 14 tech startups
Returns

Phase One closes $2.1m fund, backs 14 tech startups

Phase One Ventures closes its early-stage NZD $2.1m fund after backing 14 startups, with 12 securing follow-on funding and creating 100+ jobs.

Thu, 8th May 2025

Record 300-plus firms shortlisted for New Zealand Hi-Tech Awards
Sustainability

Record 300-plus firms shortlisted for New Zealand Hi-Tech Awards

Over 300 firms across New Zealand are finalists in the 30th Hi-Tech Awards, showcasing innovation across diverse tech sectors nationwide.

Wed, 26th Mar 2025

Bontia Bio secures NZD $1.25m for natural pest solutions
Chief Executive Officer

Bontia Bio secures NZD $1.25m for natural pest solutions

Bontia Bio has secured NZD $1.25 million in seed funding to develop sustainable plant-based solutions for pest control in pets and agriculture.

Wed, 26th Mar 2025

Fund the herd: How New Zealand can become a global innovation powerhouse
Digital Transformation

Fund the herd: How New Zealand can become a global innovation powerhouse

New Zealand stands on the brink of becoming a global tech leader, but it must cultivate more sustainable start-ups rather than focusing solely on unicorns.

Tue, 28th Jan 2025

Job Moves