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www.foodtechnology.co.nz 21 THE SOURCE FOR FOODTECHNOLOGY INFORMATION AGTECH NEW SHOW FOR FANS Drones, robotic technologies and automated on-farm sensors are just some of the goodies that will be on display when Hamilton’s Livestock Improvement Corp innovation farm hosts the agricultural showcase Farming 2020 in May. Working in the F&B industry? We do too, that‘s why we‘ve got all the right approvals! German quality Sensors & Cables, ex. stock NZ. We look forward to working with you! www.ifm.com/nz Free phone: 0800 289 436 A signature event included as part ifm Advert 67x210mm_03.indd 1 7/03/17 2:02 PM FT259 of the inaugural three-day event, Techweek17, Farming2020 – organised by Wharf42 – will educate a diverse audience about how digital innovation is impacting on agriculture’s longterm future. Principal architect Peter Wren-Hilton says visitors will include industry representatives, tech innovators, investors, media and school students from across the central North Island. The event, he says, will also capture high-grade content for future use in participating New Zealand AgTech companies. LIC chief executive Wayne McNee says the company is delighted to host Farming2020 at its unique innovation farm in Rukuhia, which includes sensor technology that provides instant information on milk content being produced by its cows (commercially farmed on-site). The farm also includes automated in-shed technology, including leading-edge Protrack herd management systems and in-line milk meters. “Farming2020 will showcase some of New Zealand’s leading AgTech businesses and solutions in what is increasingly a digitally-connected farm environment," McNee says. “The event’s mission maps LIC’s own commitment to build and deliver next generation technology solutions, designed to improve the prosperity and productivity of our farmers.” New Zealand’s AgTech sector is a $3 billion industry, generating export sales in excess of $700m annually. Solutions such as herd improvement, software, pasture mapping and management are being integrated into on-farm practices, maximising increases in productivity and profitability. The show starts on May 9. More information: www.farming2020.nz/the-event Farming2020 will showcase some of New Zealand’s leading AgTech businesses and solutions in what is increasingly a digitally-connected farm environment P R O C E S S I N G


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