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Forest Lodge

6:56

A world first 100% electric cherry orchard.

Apr 2023

Low Cost Native Planting

6'55

The Timata Method offers farmers a low-cost alternative to native regeneration.

May 2023

Non Chemical Weed Management

7'18

A Lighter Touch uses non-chemical methods to control weeds in crops.

May 2023

Matangi Truffles & Tourism

6'49

Truffle tourism is being developed in Waikato.

May 2023

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Felting Lustre Mutant Sheep

Sat 28 Apr 2018
6:47

Searching for the genetic markers for the structure of wool at AgResearch
Apr 2018
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Onion Crop Variability

Sat 21 Apr 2018
7:00

Identifying the causes of variability in onion crops at the Centre for Land and Water's MicroFarm in Hastings
Apr 2018
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Laser Nitrate Sensor

Sat 14 Apr 2018
6:28

The science behind the development of a new nitrate detection tool
Apr 2018
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Pastoral Robotics

Sat 07 Apr 2018
7:14

New technology reduces nitrogen losses from dairy farms
Apr 2018
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Murray's Nurseries

Sat 31 Mar 2018
7:07

Future-proofing through automation in a pine seedling nursery
Mar 2018
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Red Stag Timber

Sat 24 Mar 2018
6:57

A company adding value to New Zealand's forestry sector
Mar 2018
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Blackhawk Tracking Systems

Mon 09 Oct 2017
8:10

Tracking technology used to help save lives on farms.
Oct 2017
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Onside Farm Safety

Sat 07 Oct 2017
7:00

An app that has been developed to streamline health and safety on farm
Oct 2017
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Robotics Research

Sat 30 Sep 2017
7:02

Developing automated solutions for primary sector needs at Waikato University
Sep 2017
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Smart Farm Data

Sat 30 Sep 2017
6:42

An option for targeted monitoring of animal health.
Sep 2017
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Levno Monitoring Systems

Sat 19 Aug 2017
7:32

A fuel monitor system is developed for use in the milking shed.
Aug 2017
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Hauraki Plains College

Sat 19 Aug 2017
7:28

Agriculture students at Hauraki Plains College work their own farm.
Aug 2017
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Carne Technologies

Sat 29 Jul 2017
7:00

Looking at diagnostic and processing tools for the meat industry at Carne Technologies
Jul 2017
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Bridging the Rural Urban Gap

Sat 15 Jul 2017
6:24

Bridging the gap between rural and urban communities in Manawatu
Jul 2017
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Heat Ranger

Thu 13 Apr 2017
6:46

A devastating series of frosts on a blackcurrant crop led to the design and development of a machine that blows heated air over vineyards and other low-growing crops, and is effective in preventing frost damage out to at least a 200m radius covering 12 – 20 ha.
Apr 2017
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Donaghys Rural Merchant

Sat 12 Nov 2016
7:02

Evolution and innovation ensures the survival of Donaghys rural supply business
Nov 2016
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Robotics Plus

Sat 05 Nov 2016
7:45

Technologies being developed for the horticulture sector
Nov 2016
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UBCO Utility Bike

Sat 22 Oct 2016
7:46

The development of an electric utility farm bike
Oct 2016
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Robotic Milking in Waikato

Sat 24 Sep 2016
6:22

John Fisher was an early adopter of robotic milking for his grass-fed herd in Waikato
Sep 2016
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Milk Fingerprinting at Fonterra

Sat 27 Aug 2016
7:34

Groundbreaking technology for milk product management has been developed at Fonterra
Aug 2016
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SnapIT for the Fishing Industry

Wed 01 Jun 2016
6:46

A tool has been developed to help ensure sustainable fisheries
Jun 2016
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Designing for Viticulture at FMR Group

Wed 01 Jun 2016
5:29

FMR Group engineers have developed technology that reduces spray consumption and drift
Jun 2016
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Innovation at Aerospread

Sun 01 May 2016
6:48

A topdressing company's innovations for efficiency and cost control
May 2016
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Aduro Biopolymers

Sat 05 Dec 2015
6:48

Converting bloodmeal into a biopolymer that can be extruded like a petrochemical plastic
Dec 2015
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Tree-Swinging Robot

Sat 28 Nov 2015
6:34

Canterbury University and Scion have joined forces to build a robot for safe forestry work
Nov 2015
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BBC Technologies

Sat 28 Nov 2015
6:36

Soft fruit harvest and packing technology developed by Greg and Alison Furniss
Nov 2015
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Stabilising Irrigators

Sat 14 Nov 2015
5:43

Engineering students at Canterbury University solving the problem of wind damaged irrigators
Nov 2015
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Aeronavics

Sat 07 Nov 2015
7:22

Developing drones for agriculture at Aeronavics
Nov 2015
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Aerial Imaging for Data Collection

Sat 01 Aug 2015
6:29

A new imaging tool is being evaluated for use on hill country by Massey University
Aug 2015
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Reid Robotic Dairying

Wed 01 Jul 2015
7:26

Alvin Reid says robotics is providing a welcome change to his dairy operation
Jul 2015
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Massey University's Equine Clinic

Mon 01 Dec 2014
6:34

Diagnostic tools for horse health at Massey University's Equine Clinic
Dec 2014
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Harvest Electronics

Wed 01 Oct 2014
7:14

Monitoring equipment for dairying, horticulture, agriculture and aquaculture
Oct 2014
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Greenlea Premier Meats

Thu 01 May 2014
6:49

Advanced technologies at Greenlea Premier Meats
May 2014
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Hawkeye UAV Aerial Farm Mapping

Thu 01 May 2014
7:06

Unmanned aerial craft are being used to map farmland more accurately
May 2014
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Quality Grading System at Silver Fern Farms

Thu 01 May 2014
6:36

A PGP Programme with Silver Fern Farms and FarmIQ to assess eating quality
May 2014
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Agri-Rover Pastoral Robot

Sat 01 Mar 2014
5:31

A small autonomous robot is being developed at AgResearch for agricultural work
Mar 2014
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Food HQ at Massey University

Sat 01 Mar 2014
6:27

A super campus for the food industry at Massey University with industry partners
Mar 2014
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Oritain Product Traceability

Tue 01 Oct 2013
4:23

A process to quickly identify the source of food and textiles
Oct 2013
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Meridian Energy Wind Farm

Sat 28 Sep 2013
7:47

In June 2012 Meridian Energy announced it was about to start construction of a 26 turbine wind farm North West of Wellington city.
Sep 2013
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Carbonscape Green Fuel

Thu 01 Aug 2013
4:15

Converting renewable waste biomass into "green" fuel with microwave technology
Aug 2013