Future Farming: Embracing Technology for Economic Resilience

Future Farming: Embracing Technology for Economic Resilience

Join experts as they share insights on the latest technological advancements and economic trends impacting the agricultural sector.

By B.linc Innovation

Date and time

Tue, 26 Aug 2025 9:00 AM - 1:30 PM NZST

Location

Lincoln University Waimarie Building

Springs Road Canterbury, Canterbury Region 7608 New Zealand

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

About this event

  • Event lasts 4 hours 30 minutes

This year’s Innovation series events will be tackling how innovation and sustainability are shaping the future of farming.

Agriculture in New Zealand is adapting to global and market changes through technological adoption, including precision agriculture and automation, and dealing with market access and trade dynamics. Land use change and shifts in economic pressures, including renewable energy projects and alternative land uses, are also hot topics to consider under this same theme.

In an ever-evolving global market, how can New Zealand farmers adopt technology to enhance productivity and stay competitive? This event will explore the role of precision agriculture, automation, and digital farming tools in shaping the future of farming. We will also discuss land use changes, including the shift to renewable energy projects and forestry. Join experts as they share insights on the latest technological advancements and economic trends impacting the agricultural sector.

This special Innovation Series event is brought to you in partnership with The Lincoln University Centre for Geospatial + Computing Technologies.

The Lincoln University Centre for Geospatial + Computing Technologies is a multidisciplinary hub that harnesses spatial science, data analytics, and advanced computing to address complex environmental and agricultural challenges. By integrating geospatial technologies with real-world applications, the Centre supports innovative research and practical solutions for sustainable land use, resource management, and rural development.

Tuesday 26 August
9.00am - 1.30pm
Patiki, Waimarie, Lincoln University

We hope you can join us!


Programme

9.00am: Welcome & Introductions
Introductions from Assoc. Prof. Stuart Charters, Lincoln University’s Centre for Geospatial + Computing Technologies

Opening remarks to set the stage for a day of insightful discussions on how innovation and adaptation are creating new opportunities for resilience in the agricultural sector.


Session 1: Technology on the Land – Precision, Automation & Profitability

9.15am – 10.20am
Exploring the practical applications of emerging technologies such as robotics, IoT sensors, and decision-support software, this session focuses on tools that drive smarter farming and greater economic resilience.

  • 9.15am Keynote Speaker 1
  • 9.35am Keynote Speaker 2
  • 9.55am Keynote Speaker 3
  • 10.15am: Session Summary & Q&A – Assoc. Prof. Stuart Charters

10.20am: Break

Session 2: Economic Adaptation – Land Use Change and Alternative Revenue Streams

10.35am – 11.40am
How are changing land use patterns and market conditions driving innovation? This session investigates opportunities in renewable energy, carbon farming, and diversification.

  • 10.35am Keynote Speaker 1
  • 10.55am Keynote Speaker 2
  • 11.15am Keynote Speaker 3
  • 11.35am: Session Summary & Q&A – Assoc. Prof. Stuart Charters

11.40am: Break

Session 3: Enabling Innovation – People, Policy, and Digital Infrastructure

11.50am – 12.55pm
This session will examine how policy, connectivity, and human capital are shaping the tech-enabled farm of the future, and what’s needed to support widespread adoption.

  • 11.50am Keynote Speaker 1
  • 12.10pm Keynote Speaker 2
  • 12.30pm Keynote Speaker 3
  • 12.50pm: Session Summary & Q&A – Assoc. Prof. Stuart Charters

Closing Remarks & Networking

  • 12.55pm: Summary by Assoc. Prof. Stuart Charters
  • 1.05pm: Lunch and Networking
  • 1.30pm: Event Concludes

Organised by

At B.linc, we are passionate about innovation, and collaboration within New Zealand Aotearoa’s food and fibre sector.

Our role is to be a neutral connector, helping facilitate and grow an exponential innovation ecosystem in agriculture, food and technology. By connecting across industry, science, and agriculture we develop innovation for the future. We work with leading organisations, start-ups, researchers, growers and universities, to address the topical challenges facing the food and fibre sector.

We believe that collaborating is the start of creating and doing great things. We encourage you to get involved, to join forces to deliver collective impact.

Through our three pillars; creating events, offering a co-working space and facilitating projects we provide the platform to be share innovative insights, network, and to accelerate sustainable solutions for our future.

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