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Jocie and Andrew Bates’ SwarmFarm has been leading the charge in agriculture’s approach to robotics for over 14 years not just in Australia, but overseas.
And Andrew attributes much of that success to working closely with their clients, such as Western Australia’s Brad Jones.
In this episode we’re exploring the relationship between the startup and their customer - what works, what hasn’t and why businesses that put their customers at the forefront of their business strategies leads to success.
Jocie and Andrew Bates’ SwarmFarm has been leading the charge in agriculture’s approach to robotics for over 14 years not just in Australia, but overseas.
Tickets are now on sale for evokeAG. 2025 to be held on 18-19 February 2025 in Brisbane, Queensland. Following a sell-out event in 2024 we are encouraging delegates to secure their tickets, flights and accommodation early.
We look forward to seeing you in Brisbane for evokeAG. 2025. In the meantime, catch up on the other conversations about sustainability, climate resilience and the role of agtech in meeting those challenges from here.
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The relationship between potential investor and startup can sometimes be a courtship experience.
You might start asking your friends before you venture on a first date. There’s the initial meeting and research. If there's a spark - well, more dates may follow - building trust, aligning ethics and serious investment.
But if you don't make a good impression, you part ways and keep looking.
Thankfully for Azaneo's Liam Hescock and Matthew Pryor from Tenacious Ventures it’s been a successful courtship that’s led to a great business relationship. As our contributor Jayne Cuddihy found out, there’s hard work in maintenance, just like any other serious relationship.
Tickets are now on sale for evokeAG. 2025 to be held on 18-19 February 2025 in Brisbane, Queensland. Following a sell-out event in 2024 we are encouraging delegates to secure their tickets, flights and accommodation early.
We look forward to seeing you in Brisbane for evokeAG. 2025. In the meantime, catch up on the other conversations about sustainability, climate resilience and the role of agtech in meeting those challenges from here.
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There’s a sweet spot where innovation meets the needs of producers and more times than not, it means success for all involved.
In this episode our contributor Jayne Cuddihy explores a brilliant collaboration to sustainably produce hydrogen between HydGene Renewables CEO and founder Dr Louise Brown and innovative New South Wales farmer Stuart Tait.
They not only chat about the groundbreaking research being done on farm with hydrogen, but explore the explore the primary barriers preventing widespread adoption of agtech innovations among producers.
Tickets are now on sale for evokeAG. 2025 to be held on 18-19 February 2025 in Brisbane, Queensland. Following a sell-out event in 2024 we are encouraging delegates to secure their tickets, flights and accommodation early.We look forward to seeing you in Brisbane for evokeAG. 2025. In the meantime, catch up on the other conversations about sustainability, climate resilience and the role of agtech in meeting those challenges from here.
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Modern growers are spoilt for choice when it comes to new agtech opportunities, and yet some still baulk at uptake of it.
This month we’re delving into how ag industries are bridging the adoption gap when it comes to agtech.
In this conversation, our contributor Jayne Cuddihy spoke to Jenn Honnery, the CEO of the Bowen Gumlu Growers Association and large-scale Queensland mango farmer Ben Martin about what opportunities they see in the agtech space and how they encourage people to break down the barriers.
Tickets are now on sale for evokeAG. 2025 to be held on 18-19 February 2025 in Brisbane, Queensland. Following a sell-out event in 2024 we are encouraging delegates to secure their tickets, flights and accommodation early.We look forward to seeing you in Brisbane for evokeAG. 2025. In the meantime, catch up on the other conversations about sustainability, climate resilience and the role of agtech in meeting those challenges from here.
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There’s no argument that women are putting forward ideas and research that offer scalable solutions, but why are some of these cutting-edge ideas being overlooked?
Is it a gender issue, a communication problem or a matter of self-selecting out of bigger plays?
In this episode we’re delving into the concept of ‘think bigger, sooner’, with a particular focus on women working in the agrifood and technology sectors.
To mull over the issue our contributor Jayne Cuddihy is joined by Dr Kerstin Petroll, the chief technology officer from Hydgene Renewables, and Sam Sneddon, CEO of WollemAI.
Kerstin and Sam are finalists in the AgriFutures Australia and AgriFutures growAG. Catalyst program. It’s designed to empower female leaders in the agriculture and technology sectors, bolstering not only their networks and capabilities but provides a vital platform for advancing their research or technological innovations to the next phase of development.
Visit growag.com for more information.
Tickets are now on sale for evokeAG. 2025 to be held on 18-19 February 2025 in Brisbane, Queensland. Following a sell-out event in 2024 we are encouraging delegates to secure their tickets, flights and accommodation early.We look forward to seeing you in Brisbane for evokeAG. 2025. In the meantime, catch up on the other conversations about sustainability, climate resilience and the role of agtech in meeting those challenges from here.
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In this episode we’re taking a look at the visibility of women and diversity of roles in the workplace with two of the finalists in the AgriFutures Australia Catalyst program.
Nikki Davey is the Co-Founder and CEO of Grown Not Flown and Dr Nasim Amiralian is a group leader of the Bio inspired materials group at the University of Queensland.
As our contributor Jayne Cuddihy discovered in their conversation, Nikki and Nasim have some incredible insights into how women can become more visible and take others along for the ride.
Nasim and Nikki are finalists in the AgriFutures Australia and AgriFutures growAG. Catalyst program. It’s designed to empower female leaders in the agriculture and technology sectors, bolstering not only their networks and capabilities but provides a vital platform for advancing their research or technological innovations to the next phase of development.
Visit growag.com for more information.
Tickets are now on sale for evokeAG. 2025 to be held on 18-19 February 2025 in Brisbane, Queensland. Following a sell-out event in 2024 we are encouraging delegates to secure their tickets, flights and accommodation early.We look forward to seeing you in Brisbane for evokeAG. 2025. In the meantime, catch up on the other conversations about sustainability, climate resilience and the role of agtech in meeting those challenges from here.
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This series was recorded live at evokeAG. 2024 in Perth and explores the exceptional edge of agrifood tech innovation and a relentless pursuit of innovation at a critical juncture in time.
Circular economy is a familiar term, and one that is often synonymous with industry waste systems.
But we can’t just recycle our way out of the waste crisis we are in. What if this limited interpretation is limiting the potential of a truly circular system to stop waste before it starts?
In this panel discussion, listen to industry thought leaders, Huia Adkins, the Sustainability Business Group Leader and Technical Director - Circular Economy, GHD, Antony Yousefian, The First 30 Ventures, Edwina Beveridge, Co-Owner of Blantyre Farms, and Professor Navid Moheimani from Murdoch University.
Their conversation is facilitated by Julie Hirsch, Eloments Natural Vitamin Tea.
Tickets are now on sale for evokeAG 2025 to be held on 18-19 February 2025 in Brisbane, Queensland. Following a sell-out event in 2024 we are encouraging delegates to secure their tickets, flights and accommodation early.
We can't wait to see you all on 18-19 February 2024 in Brisbane, Queensland. In the meantime, catch up on the other conversations about sustainability, climate resilience and the role of agtech in meeting those challenges from here. -
This series was recorded live at evokeAG. 2024 in Perth and explores the exceptional edge of agrifood tech innovation and a relentless pursuit of innovation at a critical juncture in time.
The power of artificial intelligence (AI) seems boundless, as do the opportunities it presents for improved efficiency, production, and resilience across the agrifood supply chain.
But how can industry responsibly harness AI-driven innovation to unlock a lasting, positive legacy?
This is a recording of the great balancing act: AI, the possibilities, and the responsibilities from evokeAG. 2024 featuring Nicolas Martelli, ZoomAgri, Abi Ramanan, Food Systems Entrepreneur, Ponsi Trivisvavet, Inari, and Dr Thijs van Leeuwen, Director of Product Planet.
Their conversation is facilitated by Nina Schick, founder Tamang Ventures.
Tickets are now on sale for evokeAG 2025 to be held on 18-19 February 2025 in Brisbane, Queensland. Following a sell-out event in 2024 we are encouraging delegates to secure their tickets, flights and accommodation early.
We can't wait to see you all on 18-19 February 2024 in Brisbane, Queensland. In the meantime, catch up on the other conversations about sustainability, climate resilience and the role of agtech in meeting those challenges from here. -
This series was recorded live at evokeAG 2024 in Perth and explores the exceptional edge of agrifood tech innovation and a relentless pursuit of innovation at a critical juncture in time.
Food fraud costs the industry $40 billion per year. How, and where in the supply chain can technology help avoid this waste? How can it deliver consistent and high-quality products to consumers, while preventing recalls?
Hear the amazing story behind one of the most exciting agrifood tech innovations in years with one of evokeAG 2024’s keynote speakers, food systems entrepreneur Abi Ramanan.
Tickets are now on sale for evokeAG 2025 to be held on 18-19 February 2025 in Brisbane, Queensland. Following a sell-out event in 2024 we are encouraging delegates to secure their tickets, flights and accommodation early.
We can't wait to see you all on 18-19 February 2024 in Brisbane, Queensland. In the meantime, catch up on the other conversations about sustainability, climate resilience and the role of agtech in meeting those challenges from here. -
This series was recorded live at evokeAG. 2024 in Perth and explores the exceptional edge of agrifood tech innovation and a relentless pursuit of innovation at a critical juncture in time.
Market access, cost of inputs, logistics, supply and demand all influence who benefits most as food and fibre moves through the supply chain.
This is a recorded panel session; 'Price maker, or price taker? Unlocking the potential of more equitable agrifood supply chains.'
The conversation involves Cressida Cains, Pecora Dairy, Professor Philip Howard, Michigan State University, Nick Stamatiou, CEO Whole, and Leith Teakle, Geraldton Fishermen’s Co-operative and is facilitated by Tim Hunt from Tim Hunt Consulting.
Tickets are now on sale for evokeAG. 2025 to be held on 18-19 February 2025 in Brisbane, Queensland. Following a sell-out event in 2024 we are encouraging delegates to secure their tickets, flights and accommodation early.
We can't wait to see you all on 18-19 February 2024 in Brisbane, Queensland. In the meantime, catch up on the other conversations about sustainability, climate resilience and the role of agtech in meeting those challenges from here. -
This series was recorded live at evokeAG. 2024 in Perth and explores the exceptional edge of agrifood tech innovation and a relentless pursuit of innovation at a critical juncture in time.
The Australian biofuels industry also finds itself at a serious crossroads. To date, government support and subsidies designed to boost innovation and scale for biofuel producers and end-users has been key, but what comes next.
This episode is a live recording of a conversation at evoke24 titled Ready for takeoff: the state of play for the biofuels industry. It was facilitated by Alexandra Gartmann, director Australian Farm Institute and non-executive director, Nufarm and included Brad Jones, Director, Bungulla Farming, Fanny Mattens, Head of Strategic Development and Sustainability for Australia and the Pacific, Airbus, Brianna Peake, Chief Stakeholder Relations, Sustainability and Strategy Officer, CBH and Stefan Vogel, General Manager, RaboResearch Australia and New Zealand, Rabobank.
Tickets are now on sale for evokeAG. 2025 to be held on 18-19 February 2025 in Brisbane, Queensland. Following a sell-out event in 2024 we are encouraging delegates to secure their tickets, flights and accommodation early.
We can't wait to see you all on 18-19 February 2024 in Brisbane, Queensland. In the meantime, catch up on the other conversations about sustainability, climate resilience and the role of agtech in meeting those challenges from here. -
This series was recorded live at evokeAG. 2024 in Perth and explores the exceptional edge of agrifood tech innovation and a relentless pursuit of innovation at a critical juncture in time.
With over 70% of Australian agricultural produce exported down long and disparate supply chains, keeping track of Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions is as complex as it is important for primary producers.
This episode includes two audio features. First, a presentation by Australia’s pre-eminent sustainability academic Richard Eckard. He highlights the important role of an agreed, accessible, and user-friendly greenhouse gas accounting framework.
Professor Eckard then joined discussion, 'Leaders and Laggards: Pathways to a more sustainable agrifood landscape' including Jacqui Biddulph a dairy farmer and steering committee member for Australian Dairy Sustainability Framework, David Messina, the Co Founder and CEO of Rumin8, and Charlotte Weston, Global Sustainability Director EY. Their conversation is facilitated by Jackson Hewett, Head of Content for Auctions Plus.
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Spotting a gap in the market is one thing, building a solution and making it pay is completely another. In this episode you’ll hear a panel discussion; 'Bleeding Edge: Securing a Premium,' where panellists reflect on what worked and what didn’t during their own startup journeys.
It’s facilitated by Julie Hirsch, Co-Founder of both Eloments Natural Vitamin Tea and Mullin.
RELATED: Five agrifood innovators share how they score a premium
This discussion includes insights from Natalie Sarich-Dayton, CEO and Managing Director of Brownes Dairy, John Foss, Founder of Fancy Plants and The Chia Company, Richard Lovell, Director of Global Procurement and Networking at CP Foods and Jay Albany, Wide Open Agriculture.
This series was recorded live at evokeAG 2024 in Perth and explores the exceptional edge of agrifood tech innovation and a relentless pursuit of innovation at a critical juncture in time.
evokeAG is heading to Queensland in 2025 - we can't wait to see you all on 18-19 February 2025 in Brisbane. -
Biologicals have attracted a lot of attention, but widespread adoption and scalability remains a challenge. In this episode you’ll hear from industry experts, producers and academics in panel discussion, 'Biologicals- Where to from here?'
It’s facilitated by Ethy Levy, Founder and CEP Impact Innovation Trust and includes insights from Dr Pam Marrone, Co-Founder and Executive Chair, Invasive Species Corporation, Rebecca Russell, Managing Director and Partner, Boston Consulting Group, Nitin Vaish, Business Development Agriculture, Ginkgo Bioworks and Mick Wettenhall, Director Weemabah Pastoral Co and Co-Founder and Head of Grower Success, Loam Bio.
This series was recorded live at evokeAG 2024 in Perth and explores the exceptional edge of agrifood tech innovation and a relentless pursuit of innovation at a critical juncture in time.
evokeAG is heading to Queensland in 2025 - we can't wait to see you all on 18-19 February 2025 in Brisbane.
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Consumer trust is hard won and fragile.
In this episode you’ll hear a panel discussion called ‘In Innovation we trust’ which lifts the lid on the role technology and innovation can play in building and protecting consumer trust in good times and in bad.
It was facilitated by Catherine Marriott OAM, a 2024 Nuffield Scholar and includes insights from Gaethan Cutri, Director Cutri Fruit, Lauren Mackenzie, Lead Sustainability Manager for Forests, Land and Agriculture, Coles, Dr Keiren Moffat, Co-Founder and CEO Voconiq and Dr Michael Patching, Managing Director, Alta Food and Agriculture.
This episode was recorded live at evokeAG 2024 in Perth and explores the exceptional edge of agrifood tech innovation and a relentless pursuit of innovation at a critical juncture in time.
evokeAG is heading to Queensland in 2025 - we can't wait to see you all on 18-19 February 2025 in Brisbane.
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On paper, decarbonisation programs to reduce scope 3 emissions on-farm sound like the best option for our producers, our industry and our planet; but what do they look like in practice?
In this episode, we share a panel discussion recorded live at evokeAG 2024, facilitated by Devon Long, General Manager, Asia Pacific, Regrow Ag.
Devon is joined in conversation with Ben Fargher, Environmental Markets Lead, APAC, Cargill and Bjorn Reijnen, APAC Sustainability Program Manager, Cargill.
This interactive Q&A session showcases what a high impact decarbonisation program looks like in the Australian cropping sector with insights from the Cargill team about their Canola decarbonisation program and includes insightful questions from the audience on the day.
evokeAG is heading to Queensland in 2025 - we can't wait to see you all on 18-19 February 2025 in Brisbane.
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This series was recorded live at evokeAG. 2024 in Perth and explores the exceptional edge of agrifood tech innovation and a relentless pursuit of innovation at a critical juncture in time.
We’ve golden soil and wealth for toil, but how do you thrive when you’re sharing both?
Mining and agriculture are both industry titans in Australia, and with access to water, land and labour being critical to success, they share similar challenges.
This fireside chat unpacks this, the learnings, and the opportunities that lie in co-existence for these two innovative industries.
Featuring Rebecca Tomkinson, the CEO, The Chamber of Minerals and Energy of Western Australia, it’s facilitated by Tim Hunt, from Tim Hunt Consulting.
Tickets are now on sale for evokeAG 2025 to be held on 18-19 February 2025 in Brisbane, Queensland. Following a sell-out event in 2024 we are encouraging delegates to secure their tickets, flights and accommodation early.
We can't wait to see you all on 18-19 February 2024 in Brisbane, Queensland. In the meantime, catch up on the other conversations about sustainability, climate resilience and the role of agtech in meeting those challenges from here. -
This series was recorded live at evokeAG. 2024 in Perth and explores the exceptional edge of agrifood tech innovation and a relentless pursuit of innovation at a critical juncture in time.
Nina Schick is a pioneering Generative AI or artificial intelligence expert and has made a name for herself demonstrating how this emerging field will change humanity.
As one of the keynote speakers of evokeAG. 2024, Nina explores the future of AI and discovers what it means for the way we produce, trade and consume food and agricultural commodities.
Tickets are now on sale for evokeAG. 2025 to be held on 18-19 February 2025 in Brisbane, Queensland. Following a sell-out event in 2024 we are encouraging delegates to secure their tickets, flights and accommodation early.
We can't wait to see you all on 18-19 February 2024 in Brisbane, Queensland. In the meantime, catch up on the other conversations about sustainability, climate resilience and the role of agtech in meeting those challenges from here. -
This series was recorded live at evokeAG. 2024 in Perth and explores the exceptional edge of agrifood tech innovation and a relentless pursuit of innovation at a critical juncture in time.
In this episode you’ll hear a fascinating panel discussion called Innovation and collaboration: Solving Western Australia’s agriculture and food challenges.
It’s a case study on how industry is seeking innovative solutions to boost productivity, efficiency and meet future ESG outcomes in a challenging and changing climate.
Join facilitator Dr Ben Biddulph, WA’s Chief Primary Industries Scientist, as he explores some of the top issues facing the state’s agriculture and food industry. He’s joined by principal soil scientist Dr Gaus Azam, Annabelle Coppin from Yarrie Station, Ty Fulwood, Mt Noddy Farming and Dr Joanne Wisdom, Grower Group Alliance.
Tickets are now on sale for evokeAG 2025 to be held on 18-19 February 2025 in Brisbane, Queensland. Following a sell-out event in 2024 we are encouraging delegates to secure their tickets, flights and accommodation early.
We can't wait to see you all on 18-19 February 2024 in Brisbane, Queensland. In the meantime, catch up on the other conversations about sustainability, climate resilience and the role of agtech in meeting those challenges from here. -
This series was recorded live at evokeAG 2024 in Perth and explores the exceptional edge of agrifood tech innovation and a relentless pursuit of innovation at a critical juncture in time.
As private equity investment in agrifood technology, innovation, and enterprise increases, how will the role of venture capital change?
This panel discussion includes leading international agrifood tech VCs and top tier and private equity investors including Adam Anders, co founder and managing partner, Anterra Capital, Sarah Nolet, Co-Founder and Managing Partner, Tenacious Ventures, Ryan Rakestraw, director Temasek, and Chris Thomas, director at Wollemi Capital.
Their conversation is facilitated by Robyn O’Brien, the author of Seeding Innovation
Tickets are now on sale for evokeAG 2025 to be held on 18-19 February 2025 in Brisbane, Queensland. Following a sell-out event in 2024 we are encouraging delegates to secure their tickets, flights and accommodation early.
We can't wait to see you all on 18-19 February 2024 in Brisbane, Queensland. In the meantime, catch up on the other conversations about sustainability, climate resilience and the role of agtech in meeting those challenges from here. - Se mer
