Primary Industries stories
Genome sequencing breakthrough promises to cut vineyard sprays by 80%
Mon, 28th Jul 2025
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primary industries
New genome sequencing tech could slash vineyard chemical sprays by 80%, boosting sustainability and saving millions amid rising disease threats.
Gene study could cut chemical use by 80% in NZ wine sector
Tue, 15th Jul 2025
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primary industries
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.
Waikato University & Company-X join forces on AI project
Thu, 10th Oct 2024
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primary industries
A partnership between the University of Waikato and Company-X aims to enhance research impact in transport and infrastructure, boosting decision-making efficiency.
Onside unveils new biosecurity tech to protect NZ's primary sector
Thu, 22nd Aug 2024
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primary industries
New Zealand’s agri-tech firm Onside has rolled out a biosecurity app mapping 16,000 rural properties, enhancing monitoring and compliance across primary industries.
Kordia to deliver business-grade satellite services via Netlinkz Starlink partnership
Thu, 26th Oct 2023
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primary industries
Kordia has partnered with Netlinkz to offer business-grade, high-speed satellite services via Starlink, enhancing rural coverage.
New programme addresses skills shortage as tech shakes up primary industries
Mon, 24th Feb 2020
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primary industries
Microsoft and Massey University launch Industry 4.0 Accelerator to bridge skills gap in New Zealand’s primary industries, boosting innovation.
The future of Kiwi farming founded on tech & sustainability
Wed, 13th Sep 2017
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primary industries
This increase in investment is a far more effective approach to optimising the primary sector than the tax and punish policies of other parties.
University brings robots to show and tell at Fieldays
Thu, 1st Jun 2017
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primary industries
Horticultural robots set to revolutionize agricultural industries at Fieldays 2017, as robotics technology advances in New Zealand.
Little appoints shadow Cabinet: Robertson finance, King deputy
Mon, 24th Nov 2014
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primary industries
Newly elected Labour Party leader Andrew Little has appointed his closest rival for the job, Grant Robertson, to the crucial finance role previousl.
NZ continues to innovate despite challenging times
Thu, 30th May 2013
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primary industries
IBM study finds New Zealand continued to innovate despite a challenging global financial environment during the past few years.
Plant and Food Research selects SAP
Tue, 13th Oct 2009
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primary industries
New Zealand’s Plant and Food Research has adopted SAP to unify its IT systems post-merger, enhancing efficiency for its global staff and diverse projects.