BIOTechNZ News
The founder of one of New Zealand’s biggest biotech companies, Dr Sean Simpson, is back in New Zealand this week attending key board meetings for the next wave of Kiwi … Continue reading "Major NZ clean tech company head in NZ to promote biotech"
14 November 2018
Industry News
Going for the Gold! Mint Innovation’s microbes and technology recover gold
With the XXIII Olympic Winter Games starting and a record-breaking 102 gold medals up for grabs this year, it got us thinking about medals…and metals in general. With so many … Continue reading "Going for the Gold! Mint Innovation’s microbes and technology recover gold"
11 February 2018
Industry News
$242,000 to Tairāwhiti Community Group for Erosion Control
A Tairāwhiti group looking to optimise the sustainable growth and harvest of Kānuka is set to receive up to $242,000 from the Ministry for Primary Industries for its erosion control … Continue reading "$242,000 to Tairāwhiti Community Group for Erosion Control"
08 December 2017
Events
New Zealand-UK ALGAL Biotechnology Workshop Report
The workshop brought together algal researchers and industry representatives from New Zealand and UK to discuss progress and opportunities in the exploitation of microalgae, particularly as feedstock for aquaculture and … Continue reading "New Zealand-UK ALGAL Biotechnology Workshop Report"
18 September 2017
Industry News
Leaf-Recognition Technology: Agriculture Digs Into Artificial Intelligence
On Midwestern fields and in research greenhouses, agricultural giants like Monsanto Co. and BASF SA are teaching machines how to farm.
13 September 2017
Industry News
Tru-Test names Simon Mander as new chief executive
Tru-Test Corp has hired Simon Mander to lead the agritech company as it looks to build earnings after a hard round of cost-cutting in response to last year’s dairy downturn.
11 September 2017
Industry News
Aemetis produces cellulosic ethanol from orchard waste
Aemetis Inc. recently announced that after successfully completing the construction and commencement of an integrated demonstration unit, the company is now producing cellulosic ethanol from orchard waste, utilizing technologies from Aemetis, … Continue reading "Aemetis produces cellulosic ethanol from orchard waste"
09 August 2017