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Agriculture & Food Security Tenders in New Zealand

Tenders and grants across agriculture and food security — crop production inputs, irrigation systems, agri-processing facilities, livestock programmes, rural extension services, food storage and logistics, and climate-smart agriculture. Curated for agribusinesses, farming cooperatives, rural development NGOs, agri-tech firms and food security consultancies.

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Agribusinesses, farming cooperatives, agri-input suppliers, irrigation contractors, rural development NGOs, food-systems consultancies, agri-tech firms.

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World Bank

Agriculture Global Practice — food systems, rural livelihoods and climate resilience.

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IFAD

International Fund for Agricultural Development — smallholder and rural programmes.

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FAO

Food and Agriculture Organization procurement and technical assistance.

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AfDB

Feed Africa strategy — agri-processing, value chains and rural infrastructure.

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USAID

Feed the Future and food security portfolio.

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WFP

World Food Programme — food procurement and supply chain.

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Agriculture & Food Security Opportunities

Tenders and grants across agriculture and food security — crop production inputs, irrigation systems, agri-processing facilities, livestock programmes, rural extension services, food storage and logistics, and climate-smart agriculture. Curated for agribusinesses, farming cooperatives, rural development NGOs, agri-tech firms and food security consultancies.

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Agriculture & Food Security Tenders

35035679 - O - ZBD2026-02 Evaluating target biomass for key reef predators

TENDER Open
New Zealand 28 Oct 2026 (Closes in 30 days) 35035679

MPI is looking for a research provider to evaluate target biomass and size structure for key reef predators that support healthy reef ecosystems. The research will collect and collate evidence to help Fisheries New Zealand understand the predator thresholds associated with preventing and reversing sea urchin barrens. Categories: 70100000 - Fisheries and aquaculture, 81000000 - Engineering and R...

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34942704 - Effective Control of Manchurian Rice

TENDER Open
New Zealand 20 Oct 2026 (Closes in 22 days) 34942704

This project aims to fill key knowledge gaps about the physiology, growth, and viability of the rhizomes of Manchurian wild rice (Zizania latifolia, MWR) in New Zealand (NZ) in order to increase efficacy of treatment and shorten the timeframe required to eliminate infestations of this harmful weed.This will involve the collection of rhizome material from sites in NZ, growth, examination, and ma...

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34928399 - 2026-11131 Tree Maintenance – Lower Clutha and Lower Taieri

TENDER Open
New Zealand, Otago 9 Oct 2026 (Closes in 11 days) 34928399

The Otago Regional Council (ORC) is responsible for the delivery of land drainage and flood protection services throughout the Otago region. We require suitably skilled and experienced contractors to undertake riparian tree maintenance and topping of tree assets in the Lower Clutha and Lower Taieri Flood Protection and Drainage Schemes. Their root systems stabilise drain and riverbank soils, an...

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34833232 - BNB_2600566 Rakaia Gorge Biodiversity Protection

TENDER Open
New Zealand, Canterbury 2 Oct 2026 (Closes in 4 days) 34833232

This RFP relates to the procurement of an ecological restoration contractor. The key outcome that we want to achieve is targeted weed control to gain suppression/eradication of key weed species in the catchment, to protect surrounding indigenous biodiversity values and the natural character within the Rakaia Gorge catchment. This is an ongoing project where this opportunity aims to build on the...

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34810417 - Forestry Management and Associated Services: South Island (Otago region) and Harvest Management and Forest Management Services (Canterbury region)

TENDER Open
New Zealand 28 Sep 2026 (Closes today) 34810417

This Request for Proposal (RFP) relates to the purchase of forestry operations and management services for forests located in the South Island (Otago and Canterbury regions). We are seeking credible supplier/s of forest management services for both regions who can demonstrate capability, experience and infrastructure to develop and manage a commercial plantation forest which meets the objective...

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34733646 - C-27-019 Queenstown Hill Wilding Conifer Harvest

TENDER Open
New Zealand, Otago 30 Nov 2026 (Closes in 63 days) 34733646

Through a Notice of Intent, The Queenstown Lakes District Council is advising interested parties of the intention to go to market to attract suppliers for wilding conifer harvest planning and harvest operations on reserve land up Te Tapunui Queenstown HillThe opportunityThe successful contractor will be required to deliver end-to-end harvest services, including but not limited to:Phase 1: Compr...

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34724213 - O - C0039170 Poultry Biosecurity Grant

TENDER Open
New Zealand 30 Sep 2026 (Closes in 2 days) 34724213

Why the grant was establishedThe Poultry Biosecurity Grant helps commercial poultry operators with fewer than 100,000 birds improve on-farm biosecurity and prepare for H5 bird flu. Strong biosecurity is one of the best ways to protect poultry from disease and reduce the risk of spread of H5 bird flu. The grant supports practical improvements on poultry and egg farms. It will help protect poultr...

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34127205 - Applications for Māori agribusiness funding

TENDER Open
New Zealand 30 Jun 2027 (Closes in 275 days) 34127205

MPI welcomes applications for the following Māori agribusiness funding and support programmes:• Māori Agribusiness Innovation Fund - enables Māori to develop innovative solutions to improve outcomes and create benefits for the Māori primary sector.• Māori Agribusiness Pathway to Increased Productivity (MAPIP) programme - provides one-on-one support to Māori landowners and trustees looking to in...

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32570089 - Ecological Supplier Directory

TENDER Open
New Zealand 25 Mar 2027 (Closes in 178 days) 32570089

The NZTA Waka Kotahi Ecological Suppliers Directory is a register of ecological suppliers to NZTA. We are collecting self-reported information from professional services firms, sole traders, and any other organisation carrying out ecological work in New Zealand, covering the following:• Organisation name and location• Contact name and email address• Specialist expertise in listed ecological top...

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who issues agriculture tenders?

Ministries of agriculture, rural development agencies, donor-funded PMUs (IFAD, World Bank, AfDB), WFP, FAO, and large agri-processing parastatals.

Are agri-tech companies eligible for these opportunities?

Yes — digital agriculture, precision farming, satellite-based crop monitoring and e-extension platforms are increasingly funded by donors and procured by governments modernising their agriculture sectors.

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