St Pauls Collegiate Agribusiness Crocodile Pit showcased an impressive standard of innovation. Year 13 students presented their ideas and business plans to a panel of experienced judges, aiming to persuade them of the merits of their creations. Some of the students will take their product to Fieldays to be entered in the innovation competition.
Many of the judges have supported the school’s version of Shark Tank or Dragon’s Den for the past ten years. A special thanks to this year’s judges: Carla Muller, Julia Jones, Steve Chappell, Ross Brown, Bob Weir, and Nick Mannering.
The top three winners, of which KiwiPrune came second, will all be invited to showcase their innovations at Fieldays in Hamilton on June 11-14th at Mystery Creek.
KiwiPrune is a tool which will allow orchard workers to remove the plastic ties and clips that hold the kiwifruit branches onto the wire. This innovative, time-saving tool will improve the efficiency and productivity of kiwifruit orchard maintenance, ensuring optimal plant care and reducing labour costs.