About Agora
Agora was born from a simple but powerful idea: Smarter farming starts with better data.
Built out of Deosan’s two decades of dairy innovation, Agora began as an internal project to automate chemical and milk monitoring on farms. Deosan’s team saw how much time was wasted on manual checks, paperwork, and reactive problem-solving - and decided to fix it. What started as a solution for a handful of trial farms quickly became a platform with national potential.
Working alongside Scopious, a New Zealand IoT technology company, the Deosan team developed a secure, wireless system that could gather, store, and deliver live data from milk vats - and later, across the entire farm. No hard wiring. No manual uploads. Just reliable telemetry built for real conditions.
Meet the Team at Agora
Kip Bodle — CEO
Kip leads Agora with a clear focus on innovation that works on the ground. With decades in dairy and chemical manufacturing, he brings deep operational experience and a hands-on approach to problem-solving. He’s driven by improving efficiency and performance across the rural sector through practical, data-driven solutions that support both farmers and processors.
Hayden Walsh — General Manager
Hayden oversees operations and growth at Agora, driving the rollout of LoRaWAN telemetry across New Zealand farms. With a background in technology and finance, including senior roles at Xero and Rocketspark, he brings commercial discipline and system-driven thinking to every project. His focus is on making data simple, reliable, and valuable for the people who use it.
Regan Beaver —
Head of R&D
Regan leads research and development at Agora. He’s the technical mind behind our telemetry systems and product innovation, known for turning complex challenges into practical on-farm solutions. His work bridges design, electronics, and software to deliver smarter, more reliable tools for farmers and processors.
Caroline Wallace —
Project Manager
Caroline ensures every install, integration, and client rollout runs smoothly. With years of experience managing large-scale operations, she keeps projects on time, on budget, and aligned with customer needs. Her attention to detail and structured approach make her a cornerstone of Agora’s delivery success.
Ahren Lomas —
Electrical & Automation Engineer
Ahren is an experienced automotive and electrical engineer who knows his way around a dairy shed. He brings practical field experience and a strong understanding of automation systems to Agora’s installations, ensuring every setup performs as it should under real-world conditions.
Gordon Chan —
Mobile Developer
Gordon is responsible for developing and maintaining Agora’s mobile systems. With a background in full-stack development and app design, he focuses on performance, usability, and reliability. His work keeps data flowing seamlessly between the farm, the cloud, and our customers’ hands.
Josh Bull —
Business Development Manager
Josh manages key relationships across New Zealand’s dairy industry. With years of experience in farm systems and chemical supply from his time at Deosan, he understands the day-to-day challenges farmers face. His focus is on connecting clients with technology that delivers practical results on-farm.
