Educational Resources | Agri Innovation | Career Pathways/Next Steps | Ag-tech Startups in NZ | Career Profiles

New Zealand Kiwifruit Growers Incorporated | https://www.nzkgi.org.nz/

For almost a quarter of a century, NZKGI has been the voice for New Zealand’s 2,800 kiwifruit growers, providing practical support and acting as an advocate for the industry at government level.

Horticulture New Zealand | https://www.hortnz.co.nz/

Horticulture New Zealand works in partnership with product groups and district associations to create an enduring environment where growers thrive.

Gallagher | https://www.gallagher.com/

Since 1938, Gallagher has been helping farmers to harness the power to farm by delivering world-leading animal management solutions, that enable customers to operate responsibly, productively, and profitably. They lead the market in electric fencing, weighing and electronic identification (EID), data collection, and wireless water monitoring systems.

Biolumic | https://www.biolumic.com/

BioLumic UV technology delivers ultraviolet light to seeds and seedlings to trigger biological mechanisms that increase plant growth, vigour and yields. Our world-first technology is clean, green and GM free.

Halter | https://halterhq.com/

Halter’s ergonomically designed smart collars run on solar power. Regular software updates mean you’ll always have the most up-to-date technology on your farm.

Honest Wolf | https://www.honestwolf.co.nz/

Honest Wolf has been shearing and caring for sheep ever since they can remember. Their 3,300 hectare property has been thriving for more than 80 years. They hope to keep it alive and well for at least another century or two. 

Papanui Estate Wool is well looked after and sustainably farmed. They have over 25,000 happy, healthy sheep who graciously let them remove over 170 tonnes of wool every year. 

That’s why they’ve decided to design and craft the range of Honest Wolf fashion and accessories. An ethical line of Papanui Estate Woollen pieces that’ll tie into every wardrobe and every occasion. 

Ubco | https://ubco.co.nz/

UBCO was founded on the idea of a rugged all-wheel-drive electric utility bike. We have rapidly evolved into a digitally connected EV platform. Leveraging the benefits of modern electric drive and battery technology, our platform includes on and off-road transport, accessories, and subscription software.

Fruitometry | https://fruitometry.com/

Within 24 hours of an orchard scan our Fruitometry system generates a heatmap of the current fruit density per square metre for every row of your entire orchard.

Armed with this powerful and accurate information, the farmer can see the problem areas of their orchard and start adjusting their management to fix them.

Cropsy | https://www.cropsy.tech/

Cropsy started in 2019 to transform how the world grows food. They believe every grower should be empowered with ground-breaking technology to transform horticulture for people and planet.

MyApiary | https://www.myapiary.com/

MyApiary Manager™ works as a complete operations management ecosystem for commercial beekeepers. At the core of Manager™ is our job management systems with in-depth reporting, allowing bee keepers to easily manage resource and track key performance indicators across their entire operation.

Koru Diagnostics | https://www.korudiagnostics.com/

Helping farmers make good animal treatment and herd management decisions by providing new information on the prevalence of subclinical Staphylococcus aureus mastitis in dairy herds.

Levno | https://www.levno.com

Levno started as a team of two offering farmers increased visibility of their on-farm fuel usage. They’ve now grown to a team of over 60, who are leaders in getting critical data off-site and turned into actionable insights for our customers.

They are a multi award winning and innovative business and one of the leading Internet of Things companies in New Zealand. They’re headquartered in Palmerston North, with bases in Wellington and Auckland, and are now expanding into Europe with a base in Dublin, Ireland.

As a company, they are committed to delivering real change to the world’s agricultural sector. They are solving hard problems with a world class team. Their sensor-based solutions are on over 9,000 sites and their insights are relied on by many of New Zealand's largest agribusinesses.

Farm Advisor and Farm Environment Management Video, Toni Cottle | Video Link

From the office to the field, talking with farmers, rural professionals and regional councils, Toni thrives on the diversity in her role. The cross section of skills in her team has supported her to accelerate her learning and career development in advisory. She is excited not only for the personal and Professional development a Primary Industries Advisory role offers but is excited to be a part of the development of the industry as a whole.

Farm Advisor and Horticultural Consultant, Sophie Twigley | Video Link

Sophie, a Horticulture Consultant for Fruition Horticulture, enjoys the mix of boots on the ground and in the office as well as her roles in not only carrying out feasibility studies but running the horticulture diploma for those in the region interested in participating in the industry. As a participant in the MPI Careers Pathway Scheme she has access to further professional development and mentoring which is supporting her learning and career development as an advisor.

Farm Advisor and Forestry Consultant, Michelle McCabe | Video Link

From a bachelor of geography and earth science, to regional council, and now a management role at Forest 360, Michelle is thriving in the advisory space. She enjoys working with landowners to understand their aspirations and create an economic and thriving business.

Farm Advisor and Environmental Consultant, Piripi Perry-Smith | Video Link

Piripi, a farm environmental consultant, works with farmers wanting to minimise their impact on the whenua. Mātauranga Māori is about how we can leave enough for the whenua to support and rejuvenate itself. This industry provides so much opportunity to grow and learn regardless of your skills. Its what we do now that will make a difference for the future.

Farm Advisor and Catchment Advisor for Hawkes Bay Regional Council, Trevor Waikawa | Video Link

Trevor is catchment adviser, passionate about supporting landowners to get better outcomes for the taiao. He does this through listening to the landowners and their aspirations, working for the benefit of the people and the land. “Healthy land means healthy people”.