Agritech Seminar: Land in Transition
Description
Join Wai Kōkopu and Te Puke Economic Development Group for an inspiring afternoon exploring how Agritech is helping future-proof land-based businesses across farming, forestry, and horticulture.
Hear real stories from local innovators, including the Wilkins and Rowe families, as they share how technology is delivering human, animal, environmental, and economic benefits on the ground. From virtual fencing and robotics to forestry automation, carbon measurement, nutrient mapping, and intelligent soils, this seminar showcases practical tools already making a difference across the Bay of Plenty.
The afternoon includes three focused sessions, an Agritech showcase in the foyer, and concludes with networking, drinks, and nibbles.
Seats are limited to 105.
Agenda
Session 1 - Intelligence for Animals
Be inspired by experiences the Wilkins and Rowe families integrating technology into dairy, horticulture, and forestry systems. Learn how bold, practical innovation is driving better outcomes for people, animals, and the environment.
Session 2 - Intelligence for Animals
How on-farm technology builds on natural animal intelligence to improve performance while reducing environmental footprint. Topics include: • Virtual fencing • Animal and soil monitoring • Robotics and automation (Featuring technologies such as Halter, E-Shepherd, and Lely)
Session 3 - Intelligence for Forests and Farms
Exploring smart tools that support productivity, resilience, and environmental outcomes. • Forestry automation and sensing Measuring carbon, growth rates, pest management, and debris mitigation (Interpine – TK Dewes) • Integrating trees into pastoral landscapes Improving farm returns and system resilience (Moxi + Taumata Hamaha) • Pest sensing and management
- 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Networking
Drinks, nibbles, and the chance to connect with speakers, innovators, and fellow land managers.
Intelligent Soils
Protecting waterways, improving soil health, and reducing runoff through nutrient mapping and precision application.
(Dung beetles & nutrient mapping, Revive, Tow and Fert)
Agritech Showcase
Foyer Display Area
Explore Agritech solutions currently in use across the Bay of Plenty.
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