Future

Geopolitical tensions, COVID-related constraints and unprecedented supply chain impacts have forced entire industries to reshape how they do business.

A thriving ecosystem of AgTech hubs featuring start-up advice for entrepreneurs, technology testbeds, and demonstration farms is ensuring South Australia builds a strong reputation as a global leader in AgTech. Off the back of evoke^AG. 2023 Dr Ben Baghurst explains why South Australia is the “state of Innovation”.

Four interwoven challenges: climate, COVID-19, conflict, and cost have disrupted agrifood supply chains and led to skyrocketing costs for farm inputs, all set amongst fears for global food security and the transition to a decarbonised economy.

The atmosphere was electric as 1,600 delegates from 18 countries filled the Adelaide Convention Centre today, to connect and collaborate for the future of Australian farming businesses and our global food system.

The Australian agriculture industry is expected to reach $100 billion in production by 2030, according to recent research, making it an ideal expansion market for UK businesses. Through the new Free Trade Agreement* — and two targeted programs, the Global Business Innovation Programme and the Global Incubator Programme — Great Britain is placing a big bet on Australia and a delegation headed to evoke^AG. 2023 to connect with potential Australian investors, partners and customers.

Denmark is best known for Vikings, Hans Christian Andersen and for being one of the happiest Nations in the world. The Scandinavian country is also a hotbed of agricultural innovation — and with thanks to the Trade Council of Denmark a delegation of world-class companies attended evoke^AG.: Down to Earth in Adelaide on 21-22 February 2023. We’ve pulled together a summary of the six Danish companies that attended to save you time.