AgTech Finder

In this episode we’re talking about the technology involved in animal health and nutrition, which includes everything probiotics to on-farm diagnostic lab kits.  We speak to professor Jane Quinn from Charles Sturt University about the challenge of proving the value proposition of animal health and nutrition technology on-farm and the importance of data integration.   We’re also joined by ProAgni c...

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, Food Agility CRC chief scientist professor David Lamb about how the rising cost of water is driving adoption of plant sensors in high-value broadacre crops.   We’re joined by Athena IR-Tech CEO Jay Holata, who tells us a...

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 supporting behavioural changes on farm.   We’re also joined by Safe Ag Systems CEO and co-founder Katy Landt. Katy started Safe Ag Systems with her mother, Caroline Graham. She tells us that to encourage adop...

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 Food Agility CRC chief scientist professor David Lamb about the potential for agtech to replace or minimise chemical use in the future.   We’re also joined by BioScout CEO Lewis Collins, who tells abo...

In this episode we’re talking about geospatial mapping, technology that is being used in everything from variable rate application of fertiliser to proving provenance.   We speak to podcast regular Food Agility CRC chief scientist professor David Lamb about how much faster geospatial maps can now be processed and how this has changed decision-making for farmers.   We’re also joined by Matt Stewart...

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 podcast, with many of our guests talking about data sharing as the ‘next big thing’ when it comes to agtech.   Therefore, in this episode we speak to TerraCipher founder Dave Swain about their product Trakka,...

In this episode we’re talking about precision ag, an area of agtech that has been around for 30 years but one that is continuing to expand and grow in accuracy.   We speak to Food Agility CRC chief scientist professor David Lamb, who has been internationally recognised for his work in precision ag, about the importance of balancing human knowledge with artificial intelligence.  We’re joined by Dr...

In this episode we look at the next fronteir of farm management platforms.   Agtech adoption specialist and South Australian cattle and sheep farmer Dr Penny Schulz talks about the potential for automatic data-entry to farm management platforms.   We speak to AgriWebb co-founder John Fargher about how the platform can be used for sustainable grazing management and carbon project reporting.   And w...

In this week’s episode we explore the digitisation of supply chains, along with some of the businesses changing the game when it comes to tracking grain from paddock to plate.   We speak to Food Agility CRC chief scientist Professor David Lamb about how technology is allowing the ag industry to ‘decomoditise’ its products.   We’re also joined by Emma Weston CEO and co-founder of AgriDigital, one o...

In this episode we’re talking about remote sensors, a product many farmers look to when dipping their toes into agtech.  We speak to agtech adoption specialist and South Australian cattle and sheep farmer Dr Penny Schulz about the peace of mind this technology can offer.  We also ask Nick Seymour, founder of Farmo and creator of the Water Rat trough sensor, about the importance of simplicity when...

In this episode we’re talking about connectivity, the basis of all ag tech and often the biggest hurdle for farmers and businesses to overcome.  We ask Food Agility CRC chief scientist professor David Lamb how close we are to connectivity headaches being a thing of the past.  We also speak to Dan Winson, founder of Zetifi, a Wagga Wagga company who extends wi-fi coverage across farms.  And to Andr...