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Everyone knows fails are a part of life. But what you choose to learn from them is where the magic can happen.   Dr. Robert Van Barneveld is the CEO of the Sunpork Group which is responsible for producing 20% of Australia’s pork. He’s joining Bryan Van Wyk, Operations Manager at Austral Fisheries on stage at evokeAG 2025. They’ll give an unfiltered look at agritech adoption across Australia’s agri...

The carbon space can be a murky realm, with a lot of information delivered in many different ways. But what if it was reimagined altogether?  Aviva Reed is an ecological artist, environmental book author, and an art science educator. She uses techniques such as art making, storytelling, and hands-on ecoliteracy to explore complexity, making scientific concepts accessible and beautiful.  Aviva is c...

evokeAG. brings not just bright minds and thought leaders together but stretches our understanding of what’s happening in the world around us.  In this episode we’re hearing from two seasoned evokeAG. speakers and attendees who are renowned for their ability to inspire, inform and push boundaries. Olympia Yarger is the Founder and CEO of Goterra and Adam Anders is the Managing Partner & Co-Fou...

It’s only a matter of a couple of short months until the doors are opened on evokeAG. 2025 in Brisbane.  With a terrific lineup of speakers around four topic threads, it’s going to take a team effort to keep everyone on track - so what better way than to bring in four event emcees!? Liz Brennan, Tim Hunt, Saron Berhane and Oli Le Lievre will not only direct some fabulous conversations, ask the har...

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...

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 lookin...

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 rese...

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 Marti...

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 tech...

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 co...

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 Mark...

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 Mac...

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, Invas...

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 a...

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 i...

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...

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?...

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...

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 respon...

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 lim...

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 innovat...

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....

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 su...

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 pursuit of innovation continues at a breakneck pace as we teeter on the edge of ecological, environmental, and economic uncertainty. So, with all the ideas, money, and power in the world, how does Australia...

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. Natural capital is the phrase on everyone’s lips, but taking it from a concept to achieving tangible, valuable outcomes is challenging. Appetite from the corporate sector to engage with nature-based projects on f...