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Ep 36: Talking Vertical Farming with InvertiGro

Vertical farming, or controlled environment agriculture, allows produce to be grown anywhere. So what do you know about that?

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Ep 35: Talking Livestock Microbial Technology with Terragen

This episode focuses on the impact of microbial technology and products in the dairy industry.

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Ep 34: Talking Artificial Intelligence with InFarm

In this episode we hear how artificial intelligence is being applied to weed detection and cattle identification.

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Ep 33:Talking Soil Probes with Sentek

In this episode we hear about soil probe technology, what's available now, how it's used by farmers and the new tech on the horizon.

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Ep 32: Talking Livestock Data Analytics

This episode of the AgTech Finder podcast asks: what do you do with all your livestock data once you've collected it?

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Ep 31: Talking on-farm robotics with SwarmFarm

This episode of the AgTech Finder podcast investigates robot farm machinery. It's no longer a sci-fi fantasy, it’s already on-farm and impacting how farmers manage their operations.

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Ep 30: Talking traceability and supply chain transparency

This episode of the AgTech Finder podcast looks at traceability and transparency within supply chains – what’s possible with the agtech available and the challenges of seeing that technology adopted by industry.

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Ep 29: LoRa Connectivity with PLF Australia

This episode of the AgTech Finder podcast looks at LoRa, a connectivity option for agtech monitoring devices that can be used in rural areas, across long distances.

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Ep 28: Opportunities in Soil Carbon

This episode of the AgTech Finder podcast explores the opportunities and challenges the measurement and improvement of soil carbon can present for farmers.

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Ep 27: Data Utilisation in the Seafood Industry

This episode of the AgTech Finder podcast explores the use of agtech and data-driven decision-making within the seafood industry.

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Ep 26: Virtual Fencing in Dairy with Halter

This episode of the AgTech Finder podcast explores virtual fencing and monitoring technology that could be transformative for the dairy industry.

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Livestock – Connectivity

Until recently, many rural businesses across Australia have had little or no access to reliable connectivity. There are now a wide variety of solutions available to allow you to connect your on-farm technology (such as soil…

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Ep 25: Livestock Diagnostics with AgScent

EPISODE 25: We’re joined by AgScent founder Bronwyn Darlington to tell us about their two products. The first, AgScent Breath, is a device that can breathalyse a cow to see if it is pregnant or…

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Ep 24: Climate Forecasting with The Bureau

EPISODE 24: In this episode we’re speaking about tools that help farmers assess and plan for changes in climate. A lot of the agtech we speak about is used by farmers to…

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Ep 23: Shearing Innovations with The Wool Industry

EPISODE 23: The wool and shearing industry is probably not the first people think of when it comes to agtech, being one of the more traditional within agriculture. But the shearer shortage…

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Ep 22: Water Efficiency with Goanna Ag

EPISODE 22: Podcast regular, Food Agility CRC chief scientist, David Lamb returns to tell us about the role agtech will play in reporting growers’ water efficiency credentials to consumers. We speak to Goanna…

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Ep 21: Pasture Management with Cibo Labs

EPISODE 21: In this episode we’re speaking about pasture management and the technology helping producers maximise profit and protect their environment. We welcome back South Australian sheep and cattle farmer and agtech…

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Ep 20: Communication with Yacker

EPISODE 20: In this episode we’re talking about communication. It’s a topic at the heart of agtech adoption and there are also now agtech tools and platforms available to help the industry…

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Ep 19: AgTech Integration with OPS Australia

EPISODE 19: In this episode we’re talking about agtech integration, whether that’s bringing together technologies and services from different providers to leverage more value – or fully-integrated systems that not only provide…

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Ep 18: Drought Resilience with The Shepherd Ag

EPISODE 18: Feeding stock can be one of the most time consuming, expensive and mentally challenging aspects of a drought. In this episode of the AgTech Finder podcast, we speak with independent…

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Ep 17: Data Codes with Pairtree Intelligence

EPISODE 17: In this episode we’re talking about building trust when it comes to sharing farm data. Data is now one of the world’s most valuable commodities and needs to be protected,…

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Ep 16: Future of Farming with Gatton Smart Farms

EPISODE 16: In this episode we’re talking about Smart Farms and the role they’re playing in driving and de-risking agtech adoption. We welcome back Food Agility CRC chief scientist Professor David Lamb…

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Ep 15: Drones with Single Ag

EPISODE 15: In this episode we’re talking about drones. Many farmers have gone out and bought a drone with big plans, only for it soon to be sitting on the shelf collecting…

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Broadacre – Connectivity

Until recently, many rural businesses across Australia have had little or no access to reliable connectivity. There are now a wide variety of solutions available to allow you to connect your on-farm technology (such as soil…

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Broadacre – Pest and Disease Management

There are a variety of AgTech tools available that allow growers to correctly identify pests, diagnose disease symptoms, and continuously monitor the health of their crops. Tools ranging from sensors and cameras…

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Broadacre – Planting and Harvesting Solutions

There are wide range of AgTech solutions that enable broadacre farmers to combine on-farm data with precision agriculture technologies and make planting and harvesting operations a valuable part of improving productivity and sustainability. Whether you require minor…

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Broadacre – Post Harvest Management

Search AgTech Finder for solutions for post-harvest handling, processing, storage and logistical tracking of broadacre crops, including grain. AgTech can improve storage and handling through systems including automated cooling and drying to protect grain…

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Broadacre – Supply Chain and Provenance

Whether it is concerns for origin of food, or verification of claims such as ‘organic’ or ‘free from’, or compliance with modern slavery legislation, supply chain and provenance technologies can can enable…

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Broadacre – Water and Nutrients

Growers can improve their water and nutrients efficiency with a range of tools and strategies, such as: Existing and emerging technologies offer growers a wide variety of opportunities to make their water and…

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Broadacre – Weather and Climate

With weather patterns shifting and increasingly variable conditions to contend with on-farm, it is now more important than ever to have accurate weather and climate information to support on-farm decisions. There have…

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Broadacre – Whole Farm Management

Whole Farm Management in a data context means consolidating business information from across the farm into one securely stored central location. Why is it valuable? Data can assist management decisions by providing…

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Horticulture – Connectivity

Until recently, many rural businesses across Australia have had little or no access to reliable connectivity. There are now a wide variety of solutions available to allow you to connect your on-farm technology (such as soil…

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Horticulture – Harvesting and Post Harvesting Solutions

Harvesting and post-harvesting technologies enable growers to mechanise the labour-intensive harvesting process. With improvements in machine learning, artificial intelligence and mechatronics, this technology is set to have big impacts in areas including safety, resource management,…

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Horticulture – Pest and Disease Management

There are a variety of AgTech tools available that allow growers to correctly identify pests, diagnose disease symptoms, and continuously monitor the health of their crops. Tools ranging from sensors and cameras…

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Horticulture – Planting and Crop Management

AgTech products, including remote sensing, robotics and predictive software, are supporting horticulturalists to scale production while reducing risks. From planting and transplanting, through to monitoring plant health, managing pest and disease and…

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Horticulture – Supply Chain and Provenance

Whether it is concerns for origin of food, or verification of claims such as ‘organic’ or ‘free from’, or compliance with modern slavery legislation, supply chain and provenance technologies can can enable…

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Horticulture – Water and Nutrients

Growers can improve their water and nutrients efficiency with a range of tools and strategies, such as: Existing and emerging technologies offer growers a wide variety of opportunities to make their water and…

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Horticulture – Weather and Climate

With weather patterns shifting and increasingly variable conditions to contend with on-farm, it is now more important than ever to have accurate weather and climate information to support on-farm decisions. There have…

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Horticulture – Whole Farm Management

Whole Farm Management in a data context means consolidating business information from across the farm into one securely stored central location. Why is it valuable? Data can assist management decisions by providing…

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Livestock – Animal Health

Ongoing threats surrounding biosecurity, chemical-resistant diseases and parasites, predation and animal welfare, present mounting challenges for Australia’s livestock sector. Luckily, existing and emerging technology offers a wide range of solutions from wearable…

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Livestock – Animal and Herd Management

The capacity to monitor and control the movement and location of herds provides a wide range of useful metrics for livestock producers. The data you can collect with solutions such as ear tags, smart…

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Livestock – Genetics and Breeding

AgTech is revolutionising animal breeding systems by taking the guesswork out of the complex processes that drive genetic improvement. Whether your priority is increased production, parasite and disease resistance, fertility, resilience to…

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Livestock – Nutrition and Water

Are you searching for a solution to help monitor watering points on your livestock property? You’ve landed on a solutions page on AgTech Finder that lists popular solutions, success stories, useful tips and more….

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Livestock – Processing and Value Add

Innovations in processing within Australia’s livestock sector offer significant benefits to the profitability and sustainability of our supply chains. Processing and value adding technologies enable animal-based produce to be collected, processed, stored and transported…

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Livestock – Supply Chain and Provenance

Whether it is concerns for origin of food, or verification of claims such as ‘organic’ or ‘free from’, or compliance with modern slavery legislation, supply chain and provenance technologies can can enable…

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Livestock – Water and Nutrients

Growers can improve their water and nutrients efficiency with a range of tools and strategies, such as: Existing and emerging technologies offer growers a wide variety of opportunities to make their water and…

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Livestock – Weather and Climate

With weather patterns shifting and increasingly variable conditions to contend with on-farm, it is now more important than ever to have accurate weather and climate information to support on-farm decisions. There have…

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Livestock – Whole Farm Management

Whole Farm Management in a data context means consolidating business information from across the farm into one securely stored central location. Why is it valuable? Data can assist management decisions by providing…

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Ep 14: Traceability with Source Certain

EPISODE 14: In this episode, the last of season one, we’re talking about traceability and the technology being utilised to prove a product’s provenance. We speak once again to Food Agility CRC…

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Ep 13: Livestock Management with Optiweigh

EPISODE 13: This week host Olivia Calver explores livestock management technology found in the paddock, the yards or the shearing shed. We’re joined once again by South Australian sheep and cattle farmer…

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Ep 12: Spray Advisory with INCYT

EPISODE 12: This week on the AgTech Finder Podcast, host Olivia Calver explores the technology that advises growers on when and how to spray in order to improve spray efficacy and reduce…

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Ep 11: Animal Health & Nutrition with ProAgni

EPISODE 11: In this week’s episode our host Olivia Calver explores the technology involved in animal health and nutrition, from the latest probiotics to on-farm diagnostic lab kits. We speak to professor…

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Ep 10: Plant Sensors & Irrigation with Athena IR-Tech

EPISODE 10: In this episode we’re talking about irrigation and in particular plant sensors that are able to tell growers when their crops need water. We speak to our regular podcast expert,…

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Ep 9: Farm Safety with Safe Ag Systems

EPISODE 9: In this episode we’re talking about the agtech that is helping producers improve their farm safety and compliance. We speak to FarmSafe Australia chair Felicity Richards about how agtech is…

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Ep 8: Pest, Weeds, and Disease Management with BioScout

EPISODE 8: In this episode we’re talking about pest, weed and disease management, particularly focusing on technology that allows for better management of fungal diseases in crops. We speak to podcast regular…

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Ep 7: Geospatial Mapping with NGIS and CSBP Fertilisers

EPISODE 7: In this week’s epsiode, host Olivia Calver explores geospatial mapping and how this solution is being used in everything from variable rate application of fertiliser to tracking provenance. Series regular and Food Agility CRC chief…

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Ep 6: Data Sharing with Terracipher

EPISODE 6: In this episode we’re talking about data sharing – the importance of standardising data and creating data sharing ecosystems. Data sharing and collaboration has been a popular topic on the…

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