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A nice drop is in order for Onside after the Christchurch-based farm management app recently took out the AgTech and Digital category at the Wine Industry IMPACT Awards. The company was recognised for its ‘Track and Trace’ pilot project, which involved 90 winegrowers across four New South Wales (NSW) wine regions, putting its traceability technology to the test to improve biosecurity in various communities.

In a digital and data-heavy world, producers can find it difficult to isolate meaningful information and translate it into profitable decision-making. It’s a challenge that Co-Founder and CEO of Bitwise Agronomy Fiona Turner, experienced at her own vineyard, ‘Jinglers Creek’ in Tasmania and something she set about to change. Using expertise in technology development and artificial intelligence (AI), Fiona helps growers capture data that accurately estimates horticultural crop yield, enabling better management.

Wine Australia is charging ahead with innovations to ensure Australia’s viticulture industry continues to thrive, off the back of a challenging period. CEO Dr Martin Cole delves deep into their R&D approach, exciting solutions, like zero alcohol products and how grow^AG. is helping to enable growth.

Accuro, an early-stage Auckland-based startup is attracting worldwide attention with its innovative system for maturing wine and spirits and now raising a $2million funding round.