FruitMinder

18/07/2024

Last month I had the honor of speaking at E Tipu: The Boma Agri Summit and sharing some of the story of UC Vision NZ and FruitMinder, an example of industry and research coming together to explore how to bring frontier technology into the hands of the people that need it.

We face some wicked problems in the Ag sector right now with climate risk, being a high wage economy competing in commodity markets and getting the next generation exited about the sector as a career pat. Solving them will take risk, holistic approaches to complexity, and leadership.

Big thanks to the UC-Vision team - Check out their work!

Sebastian, Matilda and the team at Fruitminder are calling on robotics and technology to help reduce the use of sprays in our farming practices, pick fruit i...

18/08/2023

Fruitminders 2023 Central Otago open day wrapped up!
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An amazing day showcasing innovation in the horticulture sector. Over 70 growers from the lower South Island joined us to look into the future of what’s possible 👀

The excitement around change is real. Growers are finally seeing technology that makes sense📱💻🤖

The idea for the day was to show how all these pieces of the tech puzzle fit together.

From operations and crop/ tree monitoring, to harvest and international sales and distribution - we were able to show the whole pipeline.

Massive thanks to everyone who helped make it happen!

Rebecca Casey Josh McCulloch Oliver Bylett Richie Ellingham Matthew Mattar Richard Green Oliver Batchelor Robert Odolinski Yong Chien Zheng Chris Clifford Christoph Kistler Euan Fergus

15/01/2023

With all the hype about I thought I’d ask what it thinks the horticulture industry will look like in 50 years? And pair it with an Ai generated image from of what a fully automated orchard may look like, here’s the results!

ChatGPT: It is difficult to predict exactly what the horticulture industry will look like in 50 years, as it will likely be influenced by a variety of factors such as technological advancements, changes in consumer preferences, and shifts in global economic and political conditions. However, it is likely that the industry will continue to evolve and innovate in order to meet the increasing demand for sustainable and efficient food production. This could include the use of precision agriculture techniques, such as precision irrigation and precision fertilization, as well as the incorporation of new technologies, like vertical farming and genetic engineering. Additionally, the industry may also see an increased focus on urban agriculture and the use of hydroponic and aeroponic systems for food production in cities.

06/10/2022

Hey everyone 👋

We have a little announcement to make!

We have successfully secured support from MPI for their sustainable food and fibres future grant to develop the digital twin that powers the back end of Fruitminder!

Thanks to the help of in the process who have been helping us understand problems that growers are facing across the industry.

Want to find out more? Slide into our DM’s or ask in the comments below 😎🍒🍇