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Singapore Space Lab launched to boost commercial sector
Robotics

Singapore Space Lab launched to boost commercial sector

The facility aims to turn satellite and geospatial tools into commercial gains for Southeast Asian industries as space activity expands.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Fri, 15th May 2026

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Myriota adds cellular to HyperPulse hybrid IoT network
Agricultural Technology

Myriota adds cellular to HyperPulse hybrid IoT network

Customers tracking assets beyond mobile coverage can now switch automatically between satellite and cellular on one Myriota contract, cutting costs.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • This month
Anterra Capital secures USD $100 million first close
Agricultural Technology

Anterra Capital secures USD $100 million first close

Food and agriculture start-ups may see fresh capital as the firm targets software and biology plays after the sector's sharp funding pullback.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Last month
SST Think Tank opens GSTCE 2026 with Asia Pacific deals
Agricultural Technology

SST Think Tank opens GSTCE 2026 with Asia Pacific deals

A new Deloitte study says wider use of Earth observation data could add GBP £491 billion to Asia Pacific GDP by 2030.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Fri, 15th May 2026
UK agritech firms join New Zealand incubator scheme
Agricultural Technology

UK agritech firms join New Zealand incubator scheme

The six-month scheme could help UK agritech firms win pilots and investment as New Zealand producers seek ways to cut waste and emissions.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Fri, 15th May 2026

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Climate resilience is becoming a core technology strategy
Agricultural Technology

Climate resilience is becoming a core technology strategy

Weather-related outages are pushing technology firms to treat resilience as vital as emissions cuts, with connectivity now a business continuity issue.

By Nicky Preston • 5 min read • This month
Tarun Chugh says drones can boost rural jobs & farming
Agricultural Technology

Tarun Chugh says drones can boost rural jobs & farming

Drone use could create rural jobs and lift farm productivity as India moves to train entrepreneurs and expand village access.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • This month
SkyKelpie trials autonomous cattle mustering in Queensland
Robotics

SkyKelpie trials autonomous cattle mustering in Queensland

The Queensland trials suggest drone herding could ease labour pressures on remote cattle stations, while keeping stockmen central to the task.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • This month
NSW Farmers teams with Zetifi on rural safety tech
Agricultural Technology

NSW Farmers teams with Zetifi on rural safety tech

The deal gives farmers access to safety and connectivity gear built for black spots, while NSW Farmers trials it across its own fleet.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
Private 5G looking to rewire Canada's factory floors
Robotics

Private 5G looking to rewire Canada's factory floors

Private 5G aims to help manufacturers connect factory systems, automate operations and use real-time data more easily across production sites.

By Jake MacAndrew • 5 min read • Last month
TELUS chief Darren Entwistle joins BC Innovators hall
Unified Communications

TELUS chief Darren Entwistle joins BC Innovators hall

The honour spotlights TELUS's CAD $70 billion British Columbia investment as the company faces pressure to link spending with jobs and access.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
Hectre wins two NZ Hi-Tech Awards for agritech innovation
Agricultural Technology

Hectre wins two NZ Hi-Tech Awards for agritech innovation

The win underscores growing demand for imaging tools that cut fruit waste and help packhouses make faster, more accurate sorting decisions.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month
University of Lincoln wins Chelsea medal for RoboCrops
Robotics

University of Lincoln wins Chelsea medal for RoboCrops

The award spotlights AI crop-scanning technology that could help growers spot disease and stress earlier, before visible damage appears.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Tue, 26th May 2026
Nordian signs Starlink deal for factory-fit satellite links
Unified Communications

Nordian signs Starlink deal for factory-fit satellite links

Factory-floor installation could cut integration costs for remote machinery, as Nordian adds Starlink links for agriculture, transport and mining.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Sat, 16th May 2026
Solomon announces CAD $66 million to 44 AI projects
Agricultural Technology

Solomon announces CAD $66 million to 44 AI projects

The cash is aimed at helping smaller firms afford the processing power needed to scale AI products and keep value in Canada.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Thu, 14th May 2026
GME launches tractor radio pack for Australian farms
Agricultural Technology

GME launches tractor radio pack for Australian farms

Australian farmers facing patchy mobile coverage now have a dedicated radio kit for tractors and side-by-sides, priced at AUD $789.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Fri, 8th May 2026
Aimer Farming wins NZD $600,000 for AI pasture tools
Agricultural Technology

Aimer Farming wins NZD $600,000 for AI pasture tools

Government backing will help more than 10,000 farmers use AI pasture tools that speed grazing and feed decisions across New Zealand farms.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 6th May 2026