Innovation
Modelling reveals likely spawning spots
Fish & Game enlists data to gain insight into trout and salmon ranges in Otago.
Power belongs in farmers’ hands
Solar technology that repays its capital outlay in five years is within reach for many farmers – and that’s good news for the country.
Barley milk inspires yoghurt ambitions
Plant & Food Research working on culturing a high-fibre, plant-based dairy alternative.
Southland farmer developing edible bale net wrap
Flax-based wrap will be safer for the environment and animals, says farmer inventor.
Fonterra partners with Superbrewed Food on protein journey
Collaboration centres on patented non-GMO, allergen-free bacteria biomass protein.
Map and Zap laser system targets weeds
Technology identifies and destroys specific plants, reducing the need for chemical weedkillers over time.
Tech can lift ag out of ‘productivity funk’
More R&D investment needed to revive sector, says AgFirst director.
Gardyne variety: a business built on grain
Innovation pays off for a family of forward thinkers.
PharmaZen finds cash in ‘trash’ by-products
Christchurch company thrives on extracting the last drop of goodness from otherwise discarded plant and animal products.
Labour-saving robots ready to hit the vines
Robo pruners and blueberry shakers aim to take on some back-breaking horticultural work.
Australia offers tech funding hook-up
Platform facilitates connections between startups and funding opportunities.
Fibre from flora, fauna first at Fieldays
From hiking blisters to rally car bumpers, home-grown NZ fibre from plants and animals is finding new applications.
Innovation awards entries highest in 10 years
Bigger and better awards include a People’s Choice category for the first time.
Fieldays Innovation Awards finalists named
Twenty make it to final stage of judging.
Recycled railway carriages get farmer back on track
Railway carriages repurposed for bridges for those affected by Cyclone Gabrielle last year.
The next wave of Kiwi farming innovation
Our future place in the world may be defined by the quality of the meat and milk we help others to grow, says David Eade.
Better bung buster wins No 8 accolade
From school project to a handy tool for dairy farmers.
Egg operation hatches Manawatū couple’s land plans
Skipping the middleman and taking local produce direct to customers is paying off for Scott and Emma Jimmieson.
Tech meets need for less forestry slash
The forestry industry has met the slash challenge with clever use of existing tech.
Wine’s wasted grapes become a value add
Researcher unpacks verjuice for New Zealand market.
Making room on the dairy shelf for alternatives
Existing ag production and new food technologies will in future exist side by side, says an AgResearch manager.
Europe to adapt rules for new gene tech
‘New genomic techniques’ to be governed by two protocols, one stricter than the other.
Cleaner energy for Fonterra’s Edendale site
Co-op announces plans for electrode boiler at Southland plant.
Wool Impact launches navigator tool
Aim is to connect individuals and businesses with the necessary expertise to bring innovative wool ideas to life.
A piece of Italy in North Otago
Reda, the Italian fabric manufacturers and owners of Otamatapaio Station, celebrated 30 years on the property in true Italian style last month – by throwing a party.
Community wraps around new hop-growing operation
A conversation over a pint sparked the idea for a hops farm in northern Southland. Soon the whole community was involved.
Veal initiative co-founder on the journey so far
Julia Galwey, 2020 Kellogg Scholar, talks with Bryan Gibson about Pearl Veal NZ, a new sustainable utilisation of the bobby calf resource.
Danone funds major methane research drive
Dairy company partners with Global Methane Hub to speed up research into practical solutions.
Italian government bans cultivated meat
New law also restricts the way plant-based food can label itself.
The unmeasurable moments of farming
Daniel Eb appreciates the things we stand to lose in the face of automation.
‘Video game’ app tests driver fatigue
Trucking firms are trialling an app designed to measure alertness in drivers.
Energy-friendly ammonia trials promising
Researchers make ammonia fertiliser using lasers in breakthrough process.
Tech delegation witnesses Ireland’s emissions progress
While ag in NZ dithers, ‘no one in Ireland is questioning the need to reduce emissions’, says AgriTech NZ CEO.
Hope for better possum control as genome mapped
Researchers unpack the genetic code of brushtail possum – a pest in NZ and a treasured animal in Australia.
Getting inventive about how we make food
Dr Victoria Hatton shares insights about evolving production strategies after a recent trip to Australia and the US.
Innovator boosts crop value through science
Blackcurrants latest to be plumbed for valuable compounds.
Is lab-grown meat kinder to the environment?
Claims about industry hedged with assumptions and extrapolations.
New tech to deter rural mailbox thieves
Surge in parcels being stolen from rural households’ letterboxes prompts response.
Plant-based cheese breaks down walls
Riddet scientist wins NZ leg of global pitching contest with dairy-free innovation.
New rural recycle scheme targets ‘four big plastics’
A new plan will give farmers more places to drop off their recyclable plastic for collection and help build even greater on-farm sustainability.
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