--- title: WayBeyond Finalist in New Zealand Hi-Tech Awards description: WayBeyond is a finalist in the Most Innovative Hi-Tech Agritech Solution category with their FarmRoad solution. image: https://www.waybeyond.io/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/2021+Kylie+Horomia+and+Sophie+Stanley.jpg --- [![WayBeyond logo](https://20315204.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/20315204/WB%20Images/WayBeyond%20Logo%20(1).svg)](https://www.waybeyond.io?hsLang=en) - Solutions - [Agronomy Intelligence](https://www.waybeyond.io/solutions/agronomy-intelligence) - [Optimize irrigation](https://www.waybeyond.io/solutions/optimize-irrigation) - [Unify farm data](https://www.waybeyond.io/solutions/unify-farm-data) - [Monitor plant health](https://www.waybeyond.io/solutions/monitor-plant-health) - [Understand microclimates](https://www.waybeyond.io/solutions/understand-microclimates) - [Manage pests and diseases](https://www.waybeyond.io/solutions/manage-plant-diseases-and-pests) - [Steer crops](https://www.waybeyond.io/solutions/crop-steering) - [Maximize yield](https://www.waybeyond.io/solutions/maximize-crop-yield) - Products - [FarmRoad](https://www.waybeyond.io/farmroad-crop-management-software) - [GrowPilot](https://www.waybeyond.io/growpilot) - Crops - [Tomatoes](https://www.waybeyond.io/crops/tomato-production) - [Blueberries](https://www.waybeyond.io/crops/blueberry-production) - [Peppers](https://www.waybeyond.io/crops/pepper-production) - [Raspberries](https://www.waybeyond.io/crops/raspberry-production) - [Other crops](https://www.waybeyond.io/crops/high-value-crop-production) - Customers - [Enterprise growers](https://www.waybeyond.io/customers/fresh-produce-growers) - [Seed producers](https://www.waybeyond.io/customers/vegetable-seed-producers) - [Customer stories](https://www.waybeyond.io/customer-stories) - [Pricing](https://www.waybeyond.io/en/farmroad-pricing) - [Resources](https://www.waybeyond.io/resources) - About - [Company](https://www.waybeyond.io/about/company) - [Investors](https://www.waybeyond.io/about/investors) - [Contact](https://www.waybeyond.io/contact-us) - [Newsroom](https://www.waybeyond.io/news) - [Login](https://app.farmroad.io/#/auth/:login) - ![](https://www.waybeyond.io/hubfs/WB%20Images/user.png) [login](https://app.farmroad.io) - ![](https://20315204.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/20315204/WB%20Images/Group%20(10).svg) SEARCH - ![](https://20315204.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/20315204/WB%20Images/Group%20(10).svg) ![](https://www.waybeyond.io/hubfs/Close_icon%20(3).svg) 01.04.2021 | 1 minute read # WayBeyond Finalist in New Zealand Hi-Tech Awards [PREVIOUS](https://www.waybeyond.io/news/autogrow-announces-spin-out-of-ai-farming-company-waybeyond-to-accelerate-growth?hsLang=en) [NEXT](https://www.waybeyond.io/news/the-problem-with-handheld-moisture-meters-for-plants?hsLang=en)   WayBeyond has positioned itself for a podium finish at the NZ High-Tech Awards this year after being announced a finalist.  The annual Awards cover ICT, electronics, software, biotechnology, creative, telecommunications and digital media and has been running for almost 30 years.    WayBeyond is entered into the Most Innovative Hi-Tech Agritech Solution category with their [FarmRoad Yield Prediction](https://5939375-hs-sites-com.sandbox.hs-sites.com/farmroad-crop-management-software?hsLang=en) solution, alongside agricultural companies Halter, Levno and Hectre.  “It’s great to be part of the awards as a finalist. The caliber of judges, both national and international, reflects the importance of technological innovation in New Zealand. This country has always been an ecosystem of inventors and innovators, and we are excited to join previous category nominees including Compac, Robotics Plus and the Gallagher Group,” says CEO and Founder Darryn Keiller. “Even with our customers spanning the U.S., Europe and Australia, we are delighted to be recognized in our home country of New Zealand and this nomination is an absolute testament to our R&D team under Chief Technology Officer Jonathan Morgan.” The winners will be announced at an awards ceremony on 28 May 2021. ## Related Articles [All News](https://www.waybeyond.io/news?hsLang=en) ![](https://www.waybeyond.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Irrigation%20Drip%20and%20Drain%20press%20release%20image.png?width=352&name=Irrigation%20Drip%20and%20Drain%20press%20release%20image.png) ###### [WayBeyond launches new irrigation solution to bring water insights to growers](https://www.waybeyond.io/news/waybeyond-launches-new-irrigation-solution-to-bring-water-insights-to-growers?hsLang=en) By 2025, two-thirds of the global population is expected to face severe water shortages, with... 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