Real farms, real-world conditions.
Innovation for the future of farming.
Join a growing network of New Zealand innovators driving forward cutting-edge ideas and technologies—delivering practical solutions that support all sectors of the primary industries, including dairy, sheep and beef, horticulture, and forestry.
With New Zealand’s farming sector facing increasing regulatory, environmental, and market pressures, having the right tools to stay ahead has never been more important.
Benefits
We get your tech out of the lab and into the field—fast. Skip the long rollout and start testing with real farmers, on real farms. You’ll gain direct feedback from the people who matter most, helping you refine your solution and build real-world credibility. With proven results and farmer testimonials, you’ll be market- and investor-ready in no time. Plus, you’re backed by a trusted network of experts and industry support to help turn your idea from pilot to powerhouse.
How to join
Simply register your details below to join the conversation. You’ll be first to hear about upcoming pitch opportunities, industry updates, and AgTech trends. It’s your chance to connect with engaged farmers, trial your solution on working farms, and gather the insights you need to refine, gain credibility and scale—faster.
Partner with usFrequently asked questions.
Any AgTech company, start-up, or entrepreneur with a solution aimed at improving farming efficiency, productivity, or sustainability can join.
Joining the Farm Innovation Network is free. There’s no cost to sign up, attend webinars, or receive updates.
Webinars are held regularly throughout the year and cover a range of innovations and farming topics.
The possibilities are endless. We showcase a wide range of AgTech solutions—from livestock monitoring and crop management to drone tech, automation, and sustainability tools.
We assess each innovation for viability, scientific credibility, relevance to current on-farm challenges, and overall value to farmers. Shortlisted solutions are invited to present to our farmer network.
Yes. If selected, your product will be trialled by real farmers in real-world conditions.
You’ll get direct insights from farmers who use your tech—what works, what doesn’t, and what needs improvement. This helps you refine your product before scaling.
Absolutely. You’ll have access to case studies, farmer testimonials, and trial results that help build credibility and support your go-to-market strategy.
Trial timeframes vary depending on the nature of the solution, but most run between a few weeks to several months, with ongoing feedback loops built in.
There may be a fee or in-kind commitment depending on the level of support required (e.g. custom trial design, data collection, reporting). We’ll discuss this with you up front.
You’ll have access to expert advice, farmer connections, data insights, and marketing support to help you get the most out of your trial and engagement.
Not necessarily. While our core farmer network is based in New Zealand, we welcome international innovators—especially if your solution can be trialled or adapted to local conditions.
Partner with us
Sign up to the Farm Innovation Network.
We’ll keep you informed with the latest news, updates from agtech innovators and farmer feedback. Plus, you’ll be the first to hear about new innovations and register for upcoming webinars.
Testimonials
“Overall the Pilot Farm Network has helped us get Mobble in front of even more farmers in the New Zealand market. It’s been a valuable learning process for us, and we’re eager to be involved in future initiatives with Agnition and your farmer networks.”
Mobble
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Testimonials
“We kept hearing the same thing from farmers: ‘I’m not stupid; I just need the right tools and some hints.’ Farmers have an intimate knowledge of their land, and are often the best people to manage the carbon tied to their forests. They just needed a platform that made it possible.”
CarbonCrop
Nick Butcher, Co-founder & CEO
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Who we work with
Connecting farmers and growers
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These agtech innovators have partnered with real farms to
shape their product development and contribute to the future of farming.
