Marlborough District Council’s Post

Two standout Marlborough companies have distinguished themselves at the recent 2024 Hi-Tech Awards. Southern Water Engineering (SWE) and Smart Machines were both finalists in the agritech section of the prestigious awards, with Smart Machines clinching the NZTE Most Innovative Hi-Tech Agritech Solution with their revolutionary autonomous tractor. Council’s Economic Development Portfolio Manager Dorien Vermaas said both companies exemplified the cutting-edge advancements emerging from Marlborough. “Council is delighted to celebrate the recent successes of our local agritech industry, which has once again proven to be a cornerstone of innovation and economic growth in our region,” Ms Vermaas said. “The achievements of Southern Water Engineering and Smart Machines serve as an inspiration and a catalyst for further advancements within our local agritech sector. These successes attract attention and investment from beyond our region, fuelling further economic development.” Smart Machines’ autonomous tractor is a groundbreaking innovation that promises to transform the agricultural landscape. This autonomous tractor integrates advanced AI and machine learning technologies, enabling it to perform a variety of farming tasks with precision and efficiency, significantly reducing the need for manual labour and enhancing productivity. Southern Water Engineering has been a trailblazer in developing innovative water management solutions tailored for the agricultural sector. Their cutting-edge technologies optimise water usage, ensuring sustainable practices that benefit both the environment and the farming community. The New Zealand Hi-Tech Awards celebrate the success of producers of goods and services from the software, electronics, telecommunications, mobile, agritech, creative and high-tech industries. The awards are run by the NZ Hi-Tech Trust, a not-for-profit that promotes and supports the wider industry. SWE (Southern Water Engineering) New Zealand Trade and Enterprise

  • No alternative text description for this image
Kate Cavanagh

Director at band.net.nz

4mo

Congrats team Smart Machine #OxinNZ

Like
Reply
Leon Head

Business and Commercial Banking | Sustainable Finance | High Growth Funding and Scale Up | Private Capital | Nerd for new technology |

4mo

Congrats Nick Gledhill and the Smart Machines team.

Like
Reply
See more comments

To view or add a comment, sign in

Explore topics