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Engender Technologies specializes in the development of innovative reproductive technologies for the dairy industry, focusing on the separation of X (female) and Y (male) bearing bull sperm cells. Utilizing a proprietary microfluidic chip and laser technology, Engender's process minimizes damage to the sperm cells, enhancing the efficiency of artificial insemination. This advanced sex sorting technique aims to accelerate genetic gain and improve productivity for dairy farmers, ultimately leading to cost efficiencies in large animal reproduction. The company has also partnered with a major AI firm, securing scientific and laboratory resources in exchange for a non-exclusive licensing agreement for its technology.

Regen Limited develops cloud-based precision irrigation tools for farmers in New Zealand. Its software provides daily recommendations on nitrogen, water, and effluent irrigation to optimize crop growth and reduce environmental impact.

Cropsy Technologies develops AI-enabled agricultural technology that acts as a tractor add-on to monitor every plant, track crop changes over time, and deliver farmers actionable insights, forecasts, and recommendations to optimise decisions across the growing season. Its image-analysis platform identifies pests and diseases, including on grapevines, enabling growers to detect issues early and target treatments while meeting regulatory and consumer expectations. By combining in-field monitoring with daily operations, Cropsy Technologies helps farmers improve yields, reduce losses, and promote sustainable farming.

MACSO aims to give AI the capacity to mimic human senses in order to prevent catastrophes from occurring. Their initial application employs AI and acoustic sensors to identify respiratory sickness in animals on commercial livestock farms early. MACSO is headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand and was founded in 2021.

Hot Lime Labs develops carbon dioxide capture technology for commercial greenhouses. It produces sustainable CO2 from waste wood and other waste organic material, recovering clean CO2 from the combustion process for use in greenhouses to improve crop yields and support higher food production while reducing environmental impact by using renewable waste streams.

Androgenix Limited, established in 2006 and headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand, is a biotechnology company specializing in the development of products for the livestock industry. It leverages genomic technology to create innovative solutions tailored to the global livestock sector.

Regen Limited develops cloud-based precision irrigation tools for farmers in New Zealand. Its software provides daily recommendations on nitrogen, water, and effluent irrigation to optimize crop growth and reduce environmental impact.