http://www.sproutagritech.com/blog/ The latest Blog feeds from www.sproutagritech.com en-us Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:58:11 +1200 Rocketspark http://www.sproutagritech.com/blog/post/168028/sprout-welcomes-its-largest-sprout-accelerator-cohort/ Sprout Agritech is proud to introduce the Sprout Accelerator Spring26 Cohort, bringing together 22 ventures all working to advance technology and innovation across the agrifood value chain.The largest Sprout Accelerator cohort to date reflects the exciting level of ideas and expertise emerging from Aotearoa’s innovation ecosystem. From animal health, farm intelligence and biosecurity to functional foods, climate resilience, sustainable materials and new production technologies, the Spring26 ve... Wed, 29 Jul 2026 09:30:58 +1200 http://www.sproutagritech.com/blog/#post168028 http://www.sproutagritech.com/blog/post/166682/you-dont-know-a-market-until-youve-stood-in-the-paddock/ Reflections from the Innovate UK 2026 Global Incubator Programme's First New Zealand Visit, Hosted by Sprout.There's a particular kind of learning that only happens on the ground.You can read every export statistic, watch every webinar, and study every market report. But nothing quite prepares you for standing among 30 year old vines in a kiwifruit orchard in the Bay of Plenty; listening to a farmer explain why they are open to adopting technology in the milking shed; or sitting in a methane cha... Wed, 24 Jun 2026 13:32:05 +1200 http://www.sproutagritech.com/blog/#post166682 http://www.sproutagritech.com/blog/post/166466/you-have-to-see-it-to-believe-it-reflections-from-sprout-agritechs-thailand-agrifood-innovation-international-delegation/ In a world where market intelligence is available at the click of a button, it can be tempting to believe that understanding a new market can happen from behind a screen.But after five days immersed in Thailand's agrifood ecosystem, one message resonated with every participant in Sprout Agritech's recent international delegation:You have to see it to believe it.... Thu, 18 Jun 2026 10:11:58 +1200 http://www.sproutagritech.com/blog/#post166466 http://www.sproutagritech.com/blog/post/166383/meet-the-innovate-uk-global-incubator-programme/ Kylah Morrison, Head of Programmes and Partnerships at Sprout, chats with Andy Thomson from CountryWide Connect about the InnovateUK Global Incubator Programme.... Tue, 16 Jun 2026 09:35:55 +1200 http://www.sproutagritech.com/blog/#post166383 http://www.sproutagritech.com/blog/post/164595/uk-agritech-innovators-heading-to-new-zealand-to-road-test-the-future-of-farming/ Auckland, NZSix UK agritech innovators developing technologies spanning AI-enabled livestock systems, digital-twin carbon tracking, circular agriculture, sustainable horticulture and on-farm energy generation is heading to New Zealand in 2026 as part of the Innovate UK Global Incubator Programme (GIP), creating new opportunities for local industry, investors and research institutions to collaborate on the future of food and farming as they seek to cement investment, partnerships, pilots and rese... Thu, 14 May 2026 21:53:37 +1200 http://www.sproutagritech.com/blog/#post164595 http://www.sproutagritech.com/blog/post/161866/scanabull-raises-1-1m-to-bring-instant-cattle-weighing-to-nzs-beef-supply-chain/ New Zealand agritech startup Scanabull has developed a world-first system capable of estimating cattle weight instantly using a 3D camera on a phone or a custom hardware device, with AI processing running directly on the device (edge computing). Promising to weigh cattle in one second without the crush or guesswork, the technology provides meat processors and farmers with accurate real-time data about on-farm production.Founded in April 2024 by Dan Bull who is now joined by Co-founders combining... Mon, 23 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.sproutagritech.com/blog/#post161866 http://www.sproutagritech.com/blog/post/161545/from-new-zealand-to-india-hyderabad-telangana-what-the-sprout-india-delegation-revealed-about-the-future-of-agrifood-and-biotech-innovation/ In February 2026, Sprout Agritech led an international delegation of New Zealand founders, researchers, and innovators to Hyderabad, Telangana, India - one of Asia’s fastest-growing hubs for biotechnology, agrifood, animal (and human) health and life sciences.Over five days, our delegation explored the intersections of agrifoodtech, animal health, biotechnology, and biomanufacturing. We attended BioAsia 2026, toured Genome Valley, ICRISAT, IIL, and met with researchers, entrepreneurs, and poli... Thu, 12 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.sproutagritech.com/blog/#post161545 http://www.sproutagritech.com/blog/post/160881/cellular-horticulture-startup-forever-harvest-raises-1-2m-to-secure-future-fruit-and-nut-supply-for-global-food-companies/ Forever Harvest has announced a NZ$1.2 million pre-seed funding round to accelerate the development of cultivated fruit and nut ingredients for the global food and beverage industry.The investment is being led by early-stage agrifood investor Sprout Agritech, supported by the Bioeconomy Science Institute and Callaghan Innovation’s Deep Tech Incubator programme.... Wed, 25 Feb 2026 09:05:01 +1300 http://www.sproutagritech.com/blog/#post160881 http://www.sproutagritech.com/blog/post/156052/gaining-ground-through-better-partnerships/ Bringing a new product to life is never easy, especially in the world of agritech and biotech, where ideas often begin on the farm or in the lab. The journey from concept to commercial product is filled with technical unknowns, competing priorities, and decisions that can make or break a startup’s ability to scale. For founders in the Sprout Accelerator programme, having the right support can make all the difference.That’s where Sprout Founder Support Partner, Blender plays a key role. As a ... Wed, 12 Nov 2025 12:31:40 +1300 http://www.sproutagritech.com/blog/#post156052 http://www.sproutagritech.com/blog/post/155501/meet-the-founder-nutraureus/ Omega-3s might be tiny molecules, but they pack a big punch. Powering everything from brain performance to heart health and helping combat obesity, they are essential for keeping human bodies in top shape. Yet, traditional fish-based supply covers only 30% of global demand, leaving most people deficient and many consumers wary of taste, allergens, and sustainability questions. Surprisingly to many, fish don’t actually make Omega-3s. It all starts with microalgae, the original producers of ome... Mon, 10 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.sproutagritech.com/blog/#post155501