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Growing Digital Podcast Episode 1 | From Granular Data to Real Life Profits in the Primary Sector with Rob Bensley

March 11, 2025

Check out our first ever Growing Digital Podcast episode with Rob Bensley, a skilled tech innovator and thought-leader in New Zealand's agri-tech world.

MetWatch: From a Hawke’s Bay garage to a trusted digital platform

December 5, 2024

MetWatch has come a long way since its early days more than two decades ago. Back then, a young Mike Barley was working on a Pentium Pro PC in a makeshift office tucked away in a garage down Riverslea Road in Hawke's Bay.

New plant disease risk forecast reports bring positive results for NZ nurseries

November 26, 2024

More targeted spraying and reduced plant loss are some of the early benefits being reported by nursery owners using a new weekly disease risk forecast service launched by industry body New Zealand Plant Producers Incorporated.

HortPlus adds Australian weather station data to its network

November 18, 2024

More than 600 Australian Bureau of Meteorology weather stations have recently been connected to HortPlus’ network, setting the scene for an expansion of the company’s services to Australian growers and horticulture organisations.

Project aims to improve quality of weather data in New Zealand

November 13, 2024

HortPlus has tapped into research expertise from the University of Auckland to improve the quality of weather station data by harnessing data science techniques to quickly identify station sensors in need of attention or repair.

Hawke’s Bay partnership makes orchard scanning data more accessible

August 20, 2024

A partnership between two technology companies in Hawke’s Bay is making orchard data more easily accessible to growers using new interactive online heatmaps.

Home grown tech gives The Fresh Berry Company ‘the edge’ for harvest planning

July 30, 2024

New Zealand’s leading berry supplier The Fresh Berry Company has rolled out a locally-developed forecasting platform that will allow its growers to precisely plan planting and harvest times to ensure fruit hits store shelves when consumers most want it.

New platform for 'all things aphid' combines know-how, research and monitoring

June 20, 2024

A new digital platform for aphid management in cereal crops provides New Zealand arable growers with easy-to-access information, all in one place, to help them decide if they need to use insecticides or not.

NZ forecasting technology helps Hawke’s Bay orchardist get back on track

April 30, 2024

Hawke’s Bay orchardist Rob Nichol is among a burgeoning number of growers putting their faith in a New Zealand-made technology platform to help manage weather, pest and disease risks on their land.

HortPlus Teams Up With Croptide For Better Plant Management

March 13, 2024

New Zealand agritech companies HortPlus and Croptide have signed a partnership to exchange knowledge and expand the scope of the data they provide to growers, enabling customers to look after their crops more effectively and increase yields.

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Growing Digital Podcast Episode 1 | From Granular Data to Real Life Profits in the Primary Sector with Rob Bensley

Check out our first ever Growing Digital Podcast episode with Rob Bensley, a skilled tech innovator and thought-leader in New Zealand's agri-tech world.

MetWatch: From a Hawke’s Bay garage to a trusted digital platform

MetWatch has come a long way since its early days more than two decades ago. Back then, a young Mike Barley was working on a Pentium Pro PC in a makeshift office tucked away in a garage down Riverslea Road in Hawke's Bay.

New plant disease risk forecast reports bring positive results for NZ nurseries

More targeted spraying and reduced plant loss are some of the early benefits being reported by nursery owners using a new weekly disease risk forecast service launched by industry body New Zealand Plant Producers Incorporated.

HortPlus adds Australian weather station data to its network

More than 600 Australian Bureau of Meteorology weather stations have recently been connected to HortPlus’ network, setting the scene for an expansion of the company’s services to Australian growers and horticulture organisations.

Project aims to improve quality of weather data in New Zealand

HortPlus has tapped into research expertise from the University of Auckland to improve the quality of weather station data by harnessing data science techniques to quickly identify station sensors in need of attention or repair.

Hawke’s Bay partnership makes orchard scanning data more accessible

A partnership between two technology companies in Hawke’s Bay is making orchard data more easily accessible to growers using new interactive online heatmaps.

Home grown tech gives The Fresh Berry Company ‘the edge’ for harvest planning

New Zealand’s leading berry supplier The Fresh Berry Company has rolled out a locally-developed forecasting platform that will allow its growers to precisely plan planting and harvest times to ensure fruit hits store shelves when consumers most want it.

New platform for 'all things aphid' combines know-how, research and monitoring

A new digital platform for aphid management in cereal crops provides New Zealand arable growers with easy-to-access information, all in one place, to help them decide if they need to use insecticides or not.

NZ forecasting technology helps Hawke’s Bay orchardist get back on track

Hawke’s Bay orchardist Rob Nichol is among a burgeoning number of growers putting their faith in a New Zealand-made technology platform to help manage weather, pest and disease risks on their land.

HortPlus Teams Up With Croptide For Better Plant Management

New Zealand agritech companies HortPlus and Croptide have signed a partnership to exchange knowledge and expand the scope of the data they provide to growers, enabling customers to look after their crops more effectively and increase yields.

Grow with Confidence.

Four out of five users say they would recommend MetWatch to others.

Discover how better weather intelligence can transform your business.

Know your risks. Understand your opportunities.
MetWatch provides pest, disease and weather insights to help you grow smarter.

Made in New Zealand.

News & case studies

Growing Digital Podcast Episode 1 | From Granular Data to Real Life Profits in the Primary Sector with Rob Bensley

Check out our first ever Growing Digital Podcast episode with Rob Bensley, a skilled tech innovator and thought-leader in New Zealand's agri-tech world.

MetWatch: From a Hawke’s Bay garage to a trusted digital platform

MetWatch has come a long way since its early days more than two decades ago. Back then, a young Mike Barley was working on a Pentium Pro PC in a makeshift office tucked away in a garage down Riverslea Road in Hawke's Bay.

New plant disease risk forecast reports bring positive results for NZ nurseries

More targeted spraying and reduced plant loss are some of the early benefits being reported by nursery owners using a new weekly disease risk forecast service launched by industry body New Zealand Plant Producers Incorporated.

HortPlus adds Australian weather station data to its network

More than 600 Australian Bureau of Meteorology weather stations have recently been connected to HortPlus’ network, setting the scene for an expansion of the company’s services to Australian growers and horticulture organisations.

Project aims to improve quality of weather data in New Zealand

HortPlus has tapped into research expertise from the University of Auckland to improve the quality of weather station data by harnessing data science techniques to quickly identify station sensors in need of attention or repair.

Hawke’s Bay partnership makes orchard scanning data more accessible

A partnership between two technology companies in Hawke’s Bay is making orchard data more easily accessible to growers using new interactive online heatmaps.

Home grown tech gives The Fresh Berry Company ‘the edge’ for harvest planning

New Zealand’s leading berry supplier The Fresh Berry Company has rolled out a locally-developed forecasting platform that will allow its growers to precisely plan planting and harvest times to ensure fruit hits store shelves when consumers most want it.

New platform for 'all things aphid' combines know-how, research and monitoring

A new digital platform for aphid management in cereal crops provides New Zealand arable growers with easy-to-access information, all in one place, to help them decide if they need to use insecticides or not.

NZ forecasting technology helps Hawke’s Bay orchardist get back on track

Hawke’s Bay orchardist Rob Nichol is among a burgeoning number of growers putting their faith in a New Zealand-made technology platform to help manage weather, pest and disease risks on their land.

HortPlus Teams Up With Croptide For Better Plant Management

New Zealand agritech companies HortPlus and Croptide have signed a partnership to exchange knowledge and expand the scope of the data they provide to growers, enabling customers to look after their crops more effectively and increase yields.

Grow with Confidence.

Four out of five users say they would recommend MetWatch to others.

Discover how better weather intelligence can transform your business.

Know your risks. Understand your opportunities.MetWatch provides pest, disease and weather insights to help you grow smarter.

Made in New Zealand.

Know your risks. Understand your opportunities.
MetWatch provides pest, disease and weather insights to help you grow smarter.