Rural

Agnition's Innovative Pilot Farm Network

"Farmers are keen to have their farm be one of the early ones shaping how innovations come to market," Mead says.

Agnition Ventures is the commercial innovation division of Ravensdown which aims to solve on-farm challenges around soil health and nutrients using innovation and it tests these innovations on pilot farms around NZ.

Jasper Van Helder and Christy Mead from Agnition discuss how they're transforming New Zealand agriculture by merging technology with farming practices. 

The pair delve into Agnition's Pilot Farm Network, which is at the heart of this transformation offering farmers a chance to test cutting-edge technologies like pasture assessment apps and drones for livestock monitoring. 

Van Helder + Mead also discuss how this network helps bridge the gap between innovators and farmers, providing real-world feedback crucial for developing practical solutions. 

Listen to the full chat between Jasper Van Halder, Christy Mead and Dominic George above.

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