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Growing Digital Podcast Episode 2 | How CropTide is Changing The Way We Understand Plant Data with Hamish Penny

Podcast
April 29, 2025

We are joined by Hamish Penny who is founder and CEO of CropTide, a New Zealand company that has developed a unique sensor that gathers data directly from the plant stem. Croptide connects these insights with weather data through the Croptide platform to enable growers to make smarter decisions in real time.

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Winter toolkit: MetWatch essentials for the coldest months

June 16, 2026

Winter might feel quiet season in the orchard or vineyard, but for savvy growers it's one of the most strategically important times of year. Decisions you make around dormancy management, pruning hygiene, pest monitoring and crop planning can have an outsized impact on what you harvest months down the track. We've spotlighted six vital ways MetWatch can support orchard planning in winter.

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HortPlus announces appointments to senior leadership team

March 4, 2026

HortPlus has today announced key appointments to its senior leadership team as the New Zealand agri-tech company positions itself for growth and international expansion. Director Mike Barley has been appointed Chief Executive Officer, Cody Ellingham has been named Chief Strategy Officer and Bailey Jewell has taken up the position of Chief Technology Officer.

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Autumn toolkit: MetWatch’s top ranked orchard insight tools in the fall

March 3, 2026

MetWatch is a platform for all seasons, so it’s no surprise you can make some serious use of its weather, pest and disease tools during Autumn. Whether you’re looking to minimise crop losses during late harvest, protect plants from disease during pruning, or review and optimise spray timings for the future, MetWatch has a raft of time-saving models, calculators and analytics to help you through.

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