New Zealand Ag-Food News
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Cognitive Ag
Jun 25, 2026
Singapore Ranks in Global Top Ten for Food System Resilience
Singapore has ranked 9th globally and first in Southeast Asia in the inaugural Resilient Food Systems Index (RFSI) by Economist Enterprise, supported by Cargill.
Horticulture
Jun 21, 2026
Steve Marafiote Wins 2026 Syngenta Grower of the Year Award
At the helm of one of Australia's most technically advanced growing operations, Steve Marafiote has built Sundrop Farms into a national leader in high-tech protected cropping. He is now also the recipient of the 2026 Syngenta Grower of the Year award, presented as part of the AUSVEG Awards for Excellence at Hort Connections 2026.
Horticulture
May 31, 2026
John Deere Showcases 5EN Specialty Tractor and Sponsors New Award at Hort Connections
John Deere has debuted its new 5EN specialty narrow tractor at the Hort Connections 2026 conference in Adelaide, designed to optimize vineyard and orchard operations.
