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OPINION: The role primary industries play in New Zealand’s economy has changed dramatically in the past 10 years.
A New Zealand startup is offering a novel approach to irrigation and nutrition management, specifically designed to optimise the growth of young plants in vineyards and orchards.
A Kiwi start-up is harnessing enzyme technology to simplify nitrogen testing for winemakers, a critical factor in producing quality wines.
New technology can enable older ways of winegrowing, says Abby Rose, who developed the Sectormentor app for her family’s farm and vineyard in Chile in 2014, as an “observation hub” for the land.
In the rapidly advancing world of viticulture, technology is becoming an indispensable ally.
In a competitive and dynamic landscape such as viticulture, the ability to effectively trial, evaluate and embed innovations can provide a distinct advantage.
Marlborough-based startup SmartMachine has established a firm footprint in the future of vitculture, with the pioneering Oxin uncrewed ground vehicle.
A quiet revolution is underway in New Zealand vineyards, and Marlborough’s Matua Wines is on the leading edge.
Developing Cloudy Bay's autonomous vineyard tractor has been a "dream experience" for Murray Faber, who began the project with a pile of scrap metal in the depths of Covid-19.
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In November last year, New Zealand Trade and Enterprise ran a webinar on wine market opportunities in Japan, South Korea and Singapore. Kylie Archer, Trade Commissioner Japan, offers some insights into these three markets, now and into the future.
Telling the New Zealand Wine brand story, and what makes it truly unique and distinctive on the world stage, has been a key focus over the past year.
