#Data

* “tech-stack” a set of technologies used to deliver a digital solution. The ‘farmer tech-stack’ consists of the multiple technologies used to manage a farm – including accounting and financial planning, animal and cropping management, markets and forecasts, sustainability, logistics and transport, and biosecurity – ideally, in one place.

Founder of agritech forecasting software, myFARMSMART, Lucy Anderton is empowering farmers to take a calculated approach to business and ‘have more fun’. By using integrated science-based algorithms with individual farm data, this predictive tool is helping WA farmers better manage change and increase profitability – and is now seeking investment to scale operations.

Key decisions for successful farm management rely on data, but how can you see the big picture when that information is spread across countless apps or computer programs? Innovative agritech startup Pairtree has created a solution for time-poor producers with a universal dashboard that captures and displays the essential data in one place.

From today Australian researchers in industries like agriculture and natural disaster management can apply to direct the Earth observation satellite NovaSAR-1 by accessing Australia’s share of the satellite, managed by CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency.

The in-paddock walk-over weighing solution designed by NSW beef producer and early adopter, Bill Mitchell provides farmers with a low-stress, portable system to weigh up the profits without the hassle of mustering their cattle.

Perth agritech startup, SWAN Systems’ innovative approach to water management has received global recognition at Rabobank’s FoodBytes! Pitch 2020 agtech winner. The multi-faceted solution provides a ‘data playbook’ for users to save precious resources year-on-year and achieve better yields at lower costs.

The home-grown tool, FarmSimple, designed by software engineers and broadacre farmers in NSW’s Croppa Creek, is empowering producers with full visibility of their data cycle. “We can drive out of the paddock finishing harvest and already have 95% of this benchmarking process done,” said FarmSimple Co-Founder, Lee Coleman.

Wilmot Cattle Co’s pioneering carbon credit deal with Microsoft has caught the attention of farmers, investors, corporates and everyone in between – proving that carbon farming can in fact be profitable, when measured. Stuart Austin shares his advice for others seeking to monetise their natural capital and reduce risk.

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.  

How farmers collect, use and store data is what will drive Australian agriculture in the future, and everyone has a view on what opportunities are available.

Mark Mortimer is one of the most innovative farmers you will come across. When he walks out the door to go and work on his farm each day, he has a computer bag over his shoulder. He has a real passion for data collection, and has used it to improve his Merino Stud, year on year.