Rural Technology News
Apples that can grow in 40C, dragon fruit for NZ - scientists preparing our fruit for a warm future
Both projects are finalists for the Science New Zealand Awards 2025 in March.
The robots that could replace fungicides
UV-C light targets mildew at night, preventing pathogen regeneration.
Pills for cows and 'light recipes': Tackling methane emissions
Scientists, industry leaders, and farmers met to discuss technologies and hurdles.
Is this the start of a new aquaculture industry?
'This is a new era for sustainable marine farming in New Zealand.'
Deloitte Fast 50: Halter takes out top prize for 2024
Devoli ranks top of the Master of Growth index.
Kiwi AI-tech company breaks into Brazilian beef market
MindHive Global uses artificial intelligence to grade cowhide.
Kiwi-made autonomous horticulture vehicle showcased in the US
Prospr is designed to carry out orchard and vineyard crop tasks more efficiently.
How seaweed can help reduce methane emissions
Whole Asparagopsis seaweed cuts cattle methane by 95.6%, outperforming bromoform.
Cow mastitis invention wins big
Mastitis is a costly disease where udder tissue becomes inflamed, often due to bacteria.
Residents say solar farm changes a 'threat' to rural lifestyle
Putiki Rd residents who agreed to a solar farm in 2021 are having second thoughts.
Meridian gets go-ahead for Northland solar farm
Meridian has been granted resource consent for 120-megawatt solar farm.
Potential new $500m industry for Central North Island
Scientists have worked out how to create protein from microorganisms in geothermal gases.
NZ Herald Technology News
Giltrap shakes up EV market with keenly priced Geely, reveals wider plans
Price parity with petrol cars viewed as aiding EV revival - but ice models coming too.
Kiwi Facebook insider’s exposé alleges bad behaviour at the top
NY Times: Kiwi's memoir offers inside account of a company run by 'self-absorbed leaders'.
Allbirds reports $93m loss as revenue falls 25%, adds Hollywood star as pitchman
The Kiwi-American firm sees more red ink ahead.
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The 'eye-opening' trial soaking up the nasties from dairy cows' pee
'Would it grow? Would it take up nitrogen? And to our surprise, it did a fantastic job!'
How seaweed aquaculture could revive NZ's towns and marine ecosystems
Peter Green will tour NZ in October, promoting sustainable seaweed aquaculture.
'Really exciting': Commercial seaweed planting in Coromandel
'We are trying to establish an economically viable seed-to-sale seaweed industry.'
Opinion: Gene technologies - time for a change
Sponsored content: The history of agriculture is a story of innovation and revolution.
A sign of things to come? Fonterra to spend $75m on high-protein nutrition
The high-value protein industry is projected to grow by $16b over the next four years.
The untold story behind one of NZ’s most successful start-ups
PLUS: The animal welfare issue, the start-up's latest offshore push.
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Listening to the science at Owl Farm
The dairy farm is a venture at St Peter’s School and a well-known demonstration farm.
Monitoring methane emissions from space
The project aims to improve real-time monitoring of greenhouse gas emissions.
Controlling weeds without the chemicals
Weed control is a significant challenge for many in agriculture.
Opinions split on genetic technologies in food production
Attitudes on using genetic technologies in growing food approximately split into thirds.
Petri dish quail parfait, anyone? Behind the scenes of lab-grown meat
Does lab-grown food pose a risk to NZ farmers? And will the ick factor put people off?
'Massive' opportunities ahead for food and fibre sectors - KPMG
KPMG has released its 2024 report "Today’s potential, tomorrow’s possibilities".
Cow-less dairy product company given green light to expand
Auckland-based Daisy Lab has spent the past few years developing dairy-identical proteins.