#Agriculture

This week, we speak to Emma Weston, CEO and Co-Founder of AgriDigital about blockchain technology, how it’s evolved and used across agricultural industries today, specifically grains, and how it’s empowering farmers to access value beyond the farm gate.

Oli Madgett wears many hats – grape grower, tech founder, advisor, mentor, and father. His adaptable nature and in-depth understanding of the agrifood industry has made him a go-to figure in Australian agritech.

This week, Oli Madgett, grape grower and Founder of Platfarm, talks with Sarah Nolet from AgThentic about the future forces impacting agriculture, taking a longer look at how climate volatility will not only usher in migration of people, but also shifts in growing regions and methods for production.

Top End stockman and beef industry leader, Hugh Dawson believes traceability is the key to longevity, coupled with a willingness to share and celebrate Australia’s successes – like low-stress animal handling and supply chain innovations – to help attract a future workforce.

Agriculture is the next frontier for space tech, with billion-dollar opportunities to super-charge technology adoption for farmers, fishers and foresters over the next five to ten years.

We follow Flurosat’s journey into the US with CEO and Founder Anastasia Volkova, a young and vibrant aeronautical engineer, 2019 evoke^AG. speaker and all-around star for Australian agriculture.

A game-changing online digital platform connecting the world to Australian agricultural innovation will drive investment, commercialisation and make research and development outcomes transparent for levy payers and the community. Minister for Agriculture, Drought and Emergency Management David Littleproud said growAG will showcase success stories, research projects and commercial opportunities in one centralised location.

It is a great time to be in rural research and innovation. There is a landslide of activity across agriculture, fisheries and forestries, all designed to deliver new technologies and opportunities to Australian farmers.

Western Australia’s Rural Edge is hosting its third INSPIRE Summit at Crown Perth for more than 200 women on 30-31 March 2021. The popular event attracts rural businesswomen eager to raise their communities’ collective strength and drive personal development.

California’s fruit and veg sector, renowned as the ‘salad bowl of the world’, offers agritech startups a sweet landing spot into the US market, with robotics and automation technology adopted at scale.

AgriFutures' Horizon Scholar and 2019 evoke^AG. Future Young Leader, Matt Nevison believes bringing together the worlds of economics and sustainability will help to create a stronger future for Australian agriculture.

EverEdge Managing Director, Michael Masterson, gives us the lowdown on what intangible assets really are and how to find and value your company’s ‘secret sauce’ with SWAN Systems CEO, Tim Hyde.