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Unearthed - the people changing Australian agricultureThe art of deep listening, with John HarveySend us a textThe Changemakers series has examined how leaders from across rural Australia and at different stages of their diverse career paths, navigate the pitfalls of making change happen.John Harvey has been at the pointy end of change having led AgriFutures for the last 10 years, and served as CEO of the Grains Research and Development Corporation for five years before that. But for all of the technical knowledge and the complexity of the organisations he has led, the simplicity of the insights John shares speaks to an incredible wisdom. ...
2026-01-1837 minUnearthed - the people changing Australian agricultureThe power of vulnerability and curiosity, with Lisa AndersonSend us a textLisa Anderson is anything but “just a farmer” – her career journey spans agriculture, the legal profession and serving as a board director. Lisa shares the importance of curiosity, building trust through vulnerability, the balance of culture versus strategy, and the impact of peer-to-peer learning in driving change in agriculture.Unearthed is brought to you by AgriFutures Australia.
2026-01-1128 minUnearthed - the people changing Australian agricultureIt doesn’t have to be lonely at the top, with Courtney BaileySend us a textThe road to the top isn’t a straight line – every interesting life experience and the meaningful relationships built along the way are of immense value when it comes to driving change in agricultural industries and rural communities. In this conversation, we meet Courtney Bailey, the agriculture sector lead at Voconiq and CEO of Country to Canberra, who discusses her non-linear career path, the importance of mentorship, and the impact agriculture education can have on a young person’s life. Unearthed is brought to you by AgriFutures Australia.
2026-01-0427 minUnearthed - the people changing Australian agricultureSlow change in a fast game, with Basil NolanSend us a textAt just 22 years old, Basil Nolan demonstrates diplomacy and humility beyond his years, skills that have him earmarked as a young leader in the Thoroughbred racing industry.A recipient of the AgriFutures Les Young Scholarship, Basil shares his experiences at the famed National Stud in the United Kingdom, where he learnt from some of the best in the business, resulting in refinements to the operations at his family’s home stud of Raheen in Warwick, Qld. The conversation covers the value of community and networking, and the importance of mov...
2025-12-2826 minUnearthed - the people changing Australian agricultureFrom little things big things grow, with Stephanie MarchSend us a textStephanie March shares her deeply personal story of the birth of her son, Bill, and the immediate diagnosis of a rare but chronic respiratory illness. The conversation covers the emotional turmoil of navigating the healthcare system, the impact on family dynamics, and the power of feedback as an advocacy tool for change. When you hear Steph’s story and the impact it is having on the medical system, you’ll understand why she’s a Changemaker of Australian agriculture. Unearthed is brought to you by AgriFutures Australia.
2025-12-2127 minUnearthed - the people changing Australian agricultureIntroducing Unearthed's Changemakers conversationsSend us a textIntroducing Changemakers, a special series of five fascinating one-on-one conversations with the leaders changing the direction of Australian agriculture.Disruption doesn’t come easy and making change happen can reap huge rewards, but it can also come at a personal and financial cost – hear their experiences and insights in navigating the pitfalls of pursuing new opportunities and big ideas.Unearthed is brought to you by AgriFutures Australia.
2025-12-1400 min
Unearthed - the people changing Australian agricultureFrom Plate to Paddock: The future of agriculture education in schoolsSend us a textWith more than 50% of school children believing that cows are milked by hand, and that the only career available in agriculture is to be a farmer, something needed to change in the education system. So all 15 Rural Research and Development Corporations banded together to develop Australia’s first National Schools Food and Fibre Strategy, which was launched by AgriFutures in November. This episode of Unearthed explores the pressing need for skilled professionals in Australian agriculture, including more agricultural teachers, as well as some of the techniques being used to attract more city kids to...
2025-12-0728 min
Unearthed - the people changing Australian agricultureResistance: Lucerne’s fightback against insect pestsSend us a textChemical resistance has been detected in populations of redlegged earth mites and blue green aphids in new parts of Australia, challenging lucerne producers to consider new methods of crop protection. This episode of Unearthed challenges farmers and industry to move beyond single crop thinking and towards landscape scale approaches to pest control.Unearthed is brought to you by AgriFutures Australia.
2025-11-2322 min
Unearthed - the people changing Australian agricultureSecond coming – Rehoming Australia’s retired racehorsesSend us a textWhere do Australia’s famed Thoroughbreds go after their career in racing finishes? The question of finding the right post-racing career for Thoroughbreds is at the heart of this episode of Unearthed. AgriFutures is developing a national strategy to increase demand for the 6000 horses that retire from the track each year, with second careers options ranging from the equestrian ring to amazing work healing the bodies and minds of human beings through equine therapy. Unearthed is brought to you by AgriFutures Australia.
2025-11-0928 min
Life on the LandLife on the Land with the 2025 AgriFutures Australia Rural Woman of the YearCarol Mudford is the 2025 Agrifutures Australia Rural Womanof the Year. The AgriFutures award celebrates women who are making animpact on rural industries, businesses and communities, and aims to inspire the next generation of female leaders. The award shines a spotlight on some of the most inspirational, courageous, innovative and hardworking women out there, and celebrates all that rural Australia has to offer. Carol is a registered nurse, hailing from Gilgandra in NewSouth Wales. She’s also spent years working in shearing sheds across the country — as a wool handler, shearer and, most recently, leadin...
2025-11-0236 min
Unearthed - the people changing Australian agricultureEmergence: New crops for a changing landscapeSend us a textAs the climate shifts and farmers more closely monitor the returns achieved for every megalitre of water invested, the landscape is changing and producers are asking the question of what else could they grow to maximise productivity and profit. This episode builds on our series examining the evolution of Australia’s rice industry over the last 100 years, and investigates the place of new crops like sesame and industrial hemp in modern, water- and climate-efficient farming systems.Unearthed is brought to you by AgriFutures Australia.
2025-10-2628 min
Unearthed - the people changing Australian agriculture100 Years of Rice – Part 2: A new way of farmingSend us a textFor an industry built on irrigation, modern Australian rice growers have become the most water efficient in the world using 50% less water than their international competitors and producing 50% more rice per megalitre than they did 25 years ago. And the improvements are set to keep on coming as new varieties and agronomic practices transform the farming landscape. Unearthed is brought to you by AgriFutures Australia.
2025-10-1226 min
Unearthed - the people changing Australian agriculture100 Years of Rice – Part 1: Innovation and AdaptationSend us a textOver two big episodes, Unearthed is exploring the rich history and evolution of the Australian rice industry, which is this year celebrating 100 years of commercial production. From horse and plough, to Tiger Moth planes, to massive machinery, this episode tracks the changes in farming techniques, water management, and the impact of technology on rice production. The conversation features insights from industry veteran George Rathbone, who at 95 has lived through almost everything that has been experienced in the industry, to current day champion growers Michael and Felicia Chalmers. The common theme: the importance of...
2025-09-2825 min
Unearthed - the people changing Australian agricultureHigh Performance Poultry: Transforming a superstar into all time greatSend us a textAustralia’s chicken meat industry is a star performer of Australian agriculture with retail value of around $6.6 billion and employing more than 58,000 people. So how does an industry like that take its game to the next level? In this episode of Unearthed, we discover how the team at AgriFutures has taken a leaf out of the elite sports coaching manual as part of a new approach to chicken meat research.Unearthed is brought to you by AgriFutures Australia.
2025-09-1432 minUnearthed - the people changing Australian agricultureThe Long Game Part 3 - A retrospective of the changing place of women in Australian agriculture with Cathy McGowanSend us a textThe final episode in our three-part series celebrating 25 years of the Rural Women's Award, is a special one-on-one interview between AgriFutures Chair, Cathy McGowan and our host Michael Thomson. As one of the changemakers of rural Australia, Cathy shares her personal insights into the evolution of the award, the challenges faced by rural women in gaining recognition and taking a more prominent role in Australian agriculture, and the ongoing challenges to realising their full potential.Unearthed is brought to you by AgriFutures Australia.
2025-08-3132 min
Unearthed - the people changing Australian agricultureThe Long Game Part 2 - The power of connectionSend us a textUnearthed continues the celebration of 25 Years of the Rural Women’s Award by delving into the next chapter of its the evolution. After emerging from the shadows in the previous episode, leading rural women are now in the spotlight and facing new and unexpected challenges. Through the use of design thinking, new support networks and alumni connections are created resulting in greater collaboration and diversity in the agricultural workforce. Looking ahead, the conversation envisions a future where the award continues to empower women and expand its reach within rural communities.Unearthed is...
2025-08-1731 min
Unearthed - the people changing Australian agricultureThe Long Game Part 1: How the Rural Women's Award first beganSend us a textIn part one of Unearthed’s special three-part series celebrating 25 years of the Rural Women’s Award, we go back to where it all began and discover the challenges facing women in rural Australia in the 1980s and ‘90s. Featuring interviews with Jeanette Long, Lisa Palu and Edwina Clowes, the episode explores how they were motivated to bring the contribution of women to agriculture and rural communities out of the shadows and into the spotlight, and how the Award has empowered women within the agricultural sector.Unearthed is brought to you by Agr...
2025-08-0428 minUnearthed - the people changing Australian agricultureTo bee, or not to bee?Send us a textEpisode 2 of AgriFutures' newlook podcast Unearthed, delves into the hives of Australia’s European honeybee population and the impact of the varroa mite on both the beekeeping industry and the crops that depend on pollination. To help keep track of varroa’s spread, and stay ahead of emerging pests and disease challenges, AgriFutures has implemented an early warning system in the form of an annual Colony Loss Survey. Find out what the first Col Loss survey has revealed about the health and threats to our hives.Unearthed is brought to you by A...
2025-07-2026 minUnearthed - the people changing Australian agricultureLights, cameras, racing!Send us a textWe’re off to the races in episode 1 of our new-look podcast, Unearthed, to find the people who’ve changed Australia’s racing industry using new research into Thoroughred respiratory conditions. Unearthed is brought to you by AgriFutures Australia.
2025-07-0424 min
Unearthed - the people changing Australian agricultureIntroducing UnearthedSend us a textJoin host Michael Thomson as he unearths the farmers, scientists and big characters changing Australian agriculture in this new series from AgriFutures Australia. Unearthed is brought to you by AgriFutures Australia.
2025-07-0300 min
A Friend of Mine by OAK MagazineFrom setbacks to success: Kate Lamason on reapplying for the AgriFutures Rural Women's AwardThis is a special episode on the AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award with a focus on resilience and perseverance in the face of initial setbacks. Despite not succeeding in her first application, Kate Lamason emphasises the importance of never giving up and the growth that comes from reapplying. Kate is a co-owner of Little Tuna, a company leading the charge in sustainability within Australia's seafood industry. She is also this year’s AgriFutures Rural Women's Award Queensland Winner. In this episode, we dive into Kate's journey, from navigating the complexities of running a business that champi...
2024-10-0719 min
A Friend of Mine by OAK MagazineFrom setbacks to success: Nikki Davey on reapplying for the AgriFutures Rural Women's AwardThis is a special episode on the AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award with a focus on resilience and perseverance in the face of initial setbacks. Nikki Davey shares how a supportive network encouraged her to reapply despite her doubts, emphasising the significance of community in personal and professional development.Nikki is the co-founder and CEO of Grown Not Flown, an innovative platform connecting local flower farmers with consumers, transforming the floral industry by promoting sustainability and supporting small-scale growers. In two short years, Nikki has not only expanded her platform but is also gearing up to host he...
2024-10-0422 min
evokeᴬᴳ⋅Think bigger, sooner with Dr Kerstin Petroll and Sam SneddonThere’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...
2024-08-2227 min
evokeᴬᴳ⋅Visibility of women with Nikki Davey and Dr Nasim AmiralianIn 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...
2024-08-1526 min
evokeᴬᴳ⋅What's next for Australia's startups with Ryan Rakestraw and Matt MacfarlanePart of the magic of evokeAG is the conversations around global food production and how we can do it better - with more collaboration and innovation. In this episode, our contributor Jayne Cuddihy spoke to two powerhouses in the global scene; Ryan Rakestraw, director of Temasek, a diversified investment company headquartered in Singapore, and Matt Macfarlane, a director of AgriFutures Australia and venture capital investor. They not only gazed into the crystal ball for the short term but looked for investment trends well into the future. This series was recorded live at evokeAG 2024...
2024-05-1624 min
evokeᴬᴳ⋅evokeAG 2025 is heading to Queensland with Julia Spicer and Salvo VitelliThe evokeAG event may have only just wrapped up in Perth for another year, but planning is already underway for next year’s premier agrifood innovation event. And where else, but Queensland? The Sunshine State. AgriFutures Australia is excited to be taking evokeAG to Brisbane in February 2025 with the support of Platinum Partner Elders, Host City Partner Brisbane Economic Development Agency and the Host State Partner Queensland Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries. The event will continue to connect the agrifood innovation community from Australia, across the Asia Pacific region and around the world.
2024-04-2524 min
Our State - South Australia19/02/2024 - AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award for South Australia - Department of Primary Industries and RegionsThe AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award is recognised as Australia’s leading accolade acknowledging and supporting the essential role women play in rural industries, businesses and communities. Three finalists for the 2024 AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award in South Australia have been announced, with Wilmington’s Nikki Atkinson, Mantung’s Suzi Evans and Willunga’s Susie Williams now vying for the title of state winner.The state winner will be announced at an event on Tuesday 26 March 2024. The winner will receive a $15,000 Westpac grant to support their respective project, professional development opportunities and access to the esteemed Rur...
2024-02-1915 min
Vocal About LocalGarbage Eating Flies and Australian Grown Coffee - Meet Dr Olivia Reynolds - AgriFutures Australia Emerging Industries Senior ManagerAgriFutures Australia is essentially a Research and Development organisation whose intent is assisting and serving the needs of Australia's rural communities. Their aim is to do this by delivering research and innovation that aims to give Australian farmers and producers real returns, as well as preparing them to thrive into the future. But what industries have AgriFutures Australia been working with to help develop? Current industries include honey bee's and pollination, ginger, tea tree, goat fibre, buffalo, deer, rice and kangaroo. This week's episode however is with Dr Olivia Reynolds who works with those smaller i...
2024-01-3153 min
Boots Off Log On!™Episode 39: Why AgriFutures is starting the big carbon farming conversation with John HarveyDiscover the reasons behind AgriFutures' pursuit of answers in the realm of carbon sustainability in this thought-provoking conversation with John Harvey, Managing Director of AgriFutures Australia. In this episode, John shares invaluable insights into the dynamic world of agriculture and the pivotal role it plays in addressing global challenges.
Throughout the discussion, John emphasizes the dual importance of financial stability and a sense of purpose in attracting individuals to careers in agriculture. He passionately describes agriculture as the forefront of making a positive impact, from addressing climate change to ensuring food security for a growing population.
2024-01-1700 min
evokeᴬᴳ⋅BONUS: Australia's Food and Beverage Accelerator - $20M second investment roundThe food and beverage sector is Australia’s largest manufacturing industry, worth more than $132 billion, accounting for 32% of total manufacturing turnover, and employing more than 270,000 people. Yet, the advent of COVID-19, rising climate volatility and geopolitical tensions, have underscored the imperative for more resilient and innovative food systems. A recent opportunity listed on AgriFutures growAG sought to identify forward-thinking startups, SMEs or large companies with innovative solutions that can deliver ‘really clear benefits’ to Australia’s food and beverage manufacturing sector. In this bonus episode, contributor Samantha Noon sat down with Dr Chris Downs, Founding Director of...
2023-09-2023 min
Life on the LandLife on the Land with Nikki Davey, Victorian winner of the AgriFutures Rural Woman of the YearNot all flowers are grown equal. Or at least not according to Nikki Davey, a truffle and flower producer from Victoria’s Glenmore.The entrepreneur is the AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award finalist for Victoria for her work co-founding Grown not Flown — a digital platform that supports the slow flower movement, connecting flower consumers with local and sustainable producers.Yet, Nikki never thought she’d come back to the 300-acre property she grew up on — let alone work to make it a viable business.For the last 21 years, the AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award has em...
2023-07-2358 min
evokeᴬᴳ⋅Connecting global innovation with growAG.Finding world-leading agrifood research expertise, and research, investment and commercialisation opportunities easily, let alone in one easy-to-use location, has always been a challenge – until AgriFutures growAG.growAG is helping to connect its users, researchers, investors, innovators, thought leaders and commercial partners from around Australia and across the globe with agrifood innovation, expertise and opportunities. By shortening the time it can take to find and connect with strategic partners, its’ helping increase dealflow and drive value on-farm through the development and adoption of game changing technologies.In this episode, we’re bringing you a conversation recorded live a...
2023-06-2920 min
evokeᴬᴳ⋅Workforce Community TrustAustralia's rural industries face increasing community expectations on a range of issues including environmental management, labour workforce conditions and acceptance of new technologies. Achieving the sector's $100 billion production goal by 2030, requires a pipeline of talented and committed people- the lifeblood of our rural industries. Dr Kieren Moffat is the CEO and Co- Founder Voconiq- a data science and community engagement company, tasked with breaking down the barriers of explaining how Australia’s rural industries can cope with increasing community expectations on a range of issues, including environmental management, labour workforce conditions, and acceptance of new technologies.
2023-06-1641 min
A Friend of Mine by OAK MagazineGrace Larson - 2023 AgriFutures Rural Women's Award VIC FinalistThis is a special mini series featuring this year’s AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award Victorian finalists. Grace Larson is a third generation nurse, and although she didn’t set out to follow in the footsteps of her grandmother and mother, she found herself drawn to the profession.Through her 15 years experience working as a paediatric intensive care nurse, Grace knows how important timely access to services is on mortality rates of children experiencing traumatic injuries. Grace recognised that patients who received CPR or first aid had better outcomes than those who did not, and...
2023-04-0231 min
A Friend of Mine by OAK MagazineNikki Davey - 2023 AgriFutures Rural Women's Award VIC FinalistThis is a special mini series featuring this year’s AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award Victorian finalists. Nikki Davey is the co-founder and CEO of Grown Not Flown, a digital platform and marketplace dedicated to promoting and selling locally grown flowers and produce.As a relatively new flower farmer herself, Nikki is using her skills in digital product development and analytics management to transform the flower industry.Leveraging technology to aggregate and share industry insights and best practices, Grown Not Flown aims to empower micro and small-scale growers to collect and manage their farm...
2023-04-0219 min
A Friend of Mine by OAK MagazineNeha Samar- 2023 AgriFutures Rural Women's Award VIC FinalistThis is a special mini series featuring this year’s AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award Victorian finalists. Through her own experiences as a migrant to Australia, Neha recognised that opportunities are often down to who you know, not what you know. This disadvantage is even more acute for women living in regional areas like Neha’s hometown of Shepparton.Identifying an opportunity to bridge the gap between those who are seeking to grow and those willing to help them succeed, Neha established The Flamingo Project to create a community of women helping women. Knowing that asking...
2023-04-0218 min
A Friend of Mine by OAK MagazineSarah Duncanson - 2023 AgriFutures Rural Women's Award VIC FinalistThis is a special mini series featuring this year’s AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award Victorian finalists. Sarah is a paediatric critical care nurse at the Royal Children’s Hospital and has cared for many critically injured children and those with complex medical needs whose parents navigate the medical world from home every single day. Many of these children reside in regional and rural Australia. As a rural mum of four, Sarah knows too well the difficulties that rural families have in accessing specialised paediatric care and it is her mission to bridge this gap to provi...
2023-04-0226 minOur State - South Australia20/02/2023 SA AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award – meet our five finalistsFive women across the state have been announced as the 2023 SA AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award finalists.These women are from a cross section of industries in regional South Australia. Their work is in wine, farming, life organisation, to fashion, and AgTech, and they’re really making strides by impacting their regional communities and industriesThe AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award is the leading award empowering and celebrating the inclusive and courageous leadership of women in Australia’s rural and emerging industries In this segment, we hear from all five finalists, and learn about the...
2023-02-2024 min
evokeᴬᴳ⋅Collaboration and connection to tackle challenging on-farm connectivityThis week we bring you an episode with Dan Winson, Co-Founder and CEO of dynamic agritech company Zetifi.Dan and Zetifi have been part of the evokeAG story since the beginning, and have made the most of the opportunities and connections established through the evokeAG. community. Zetifi is a Wagga Wagga based company that provides farmers with greater connectivity through their long range Wi-FI coverage extension products. And in late 2022, Zetifi closed its $12 million series A funding round.Dan says their products address a major barrier to the digitisation of agriculture and are r...
2023-02-0721 min
evokeᴬᴳ⋅Accelerating transformation to achieve a more sustainable global food systemOur global food system has a long history of evolution – responding to the changing needs of the global population. But "Are we evolving fast enough?"In this evokeAG. podcast internationally recognised thought leader and AgriFutures evokeAG. 2023 speaker, Mary Shelman, speaks with contributor Casey Dunn about how we can accelerate our transformation, and achieve a more sustainable global food system.Mary will also join a panel discussion on Day two at evokeAG. 2023 to explore the global forces driving world trade in a discussion about climate, COVID-19, conflict and cost.We hope you enjoy their con...
2023-02-0636 min
evokeᴬᴳ⋅Green opportunity: Asia-Pacific investments geared to tackle climate changeThis week we bring you a podcast from AgriFutures growAG, the gateway to Australia’s agrifood innovation system.Our growAG contributor, Samantha Noon catches up with Tegan Nock, Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer of Australian microbial tech startup, LoamBio, and Louisa Burwood-Taylor, Head of Media for Silicon Valley venture capital firm, AgFunder, and Chief Editor of AgFunder News – the go-to global investment news platform.Together they explore the key investment trends and noteworthy funding rounds, from the recent AgFunder 2022 Asia-Pacific AgriFoodTech Investment Report, including LoamBio's Series A, Top 5 Aussie deal, worth $40million AUD, and what that means for A...
2022-12-1559 min
evokeᴬᴳ⋅How marine algae can help droughtproof agricultureThis week we bring you a podcast from Agrifutures growAG, the gateway to Australia’s agrifood innovation system, as we speak to Graeme Barnett the Managing Director & CEO of Qponics, a company that produces marine microalgae that is used for the co-production of protein-rich food ingredients and high-value oils. Qponics successfully developed a pilot farm in Brisbane, and now has plans to build a complex of six farms, each 100 hectares in size at South Ballina, in NSW, a region deemed the “Goldilocks zone”, for marine microalgae farming in Australia. The Queensland agritech company is currently seeking...
2022-12-0527 min
evokeᴬᴳ⋅Rewriting the script on animal welfare and environmental sustainability with Harvest RoadThis week we bring you a podcast from AgriFutures evokeAG exploring an end-to-end agrifood production giant from the country’s West. Owned by Andrew and Nicola Forrest, Harvest Road is part of one of Australia’s largest private investment groups, Tattarang. As a proud Western Australian agrifood producer, the company is plotting a course to rewrite the script when it comes to animal welfare and environmental sustainability across its three core brands delivering premium beef, seafood, and horticulture products.Our AgriFutures evokeAG contributor, Megan Woodward caught up with Paul Slaughter, the CEO of Harvest Road, who b...
2022-12-0226 min
evokeᴬᴳ⋅How to feed 10 billion people in 2050 with Phil MorleThis week we bring you a podcast from AgriFutures growAG exploring the colossal challenge, which we face today, how to feed the world in 2050.Did you know there’s a 56% gap between the amount of food we make today and what we're going to need globally by 2050?Our AgriFutures growAG contributor, Megan Woodward caught up Phil Morle, Partner of Main Sequence Ventures, co-founded by CSIRO, and the leader of the ‘Feed 10 billion People’ challenge. Phil believes ‘radical collaboration' is going to be the key driver.“The only way we’re going to be able to solv...
2022-08-1834 min
evokeᴬᴳ⋅COLLAB Food Futurists: Harnessing Oceania solutions for global climate impact with Peter Wren-HiltonToday we bring you our evokeAG. x Food Futurists collaboration series with Professor Andy Lowe, exploring solutions today that will help drive sustainable food systems tomorrow.Here Andy speaks with Peter Wren-Hilton, the CEO of Wharf42 a consultancy specialising in connecting local and international partners – particularly NZ startups and early-stage agritech companies – to support the Trans-Tasman agritech sector scale its global presence.Peter is also the Founder of Agritech New Zealand, Convenor of the 2035 Oceania Summit and works closely with the AgriFutures evokeAG Steering Committee.Andy caught up with Peter back in May this...
2022-08-1126 min
evokeᴬᴳ⋅The secret life of bees and tracking real-time pollinationThis week we bring you an important conversation about bees, the lifeblood of the food chain – responsible for pollinating one third of Australia’s food – and why protecting their existence, in the midst of a national biosecurity threat, the varroa mite, has never been of greater importance.Our AgriFutures evokeAG contributor Casey Dunn caught up with David Lyall, a commercial beekeeper, and CEO and Co-Founder of Bee Innovative, an Australian agritech startup revolutionising the centuries-old practice of commercial pollination. The groundbreaking technology gives growers a real-time insight into how well bees are pollinating a crop, enablin...
2022-08-0431 min
evokeᴬᴳ⋅COLLAB Humans of Agriculture: Leadership in agriculture and mastering the art of balance with Anna SpeerThis week we bring you another evokeAG x Humans of Agriculture collaboration podcast with Oli Le Lievre.We hear from Anna Speer, the Managing Director of Woolworths' red meat business, Greenstock about what it's like working at the forefront of innovation and managing red meat supply chains during a pandemic – with agility top of mind. We learn about the importance of bringing people together, communication, and mentorship – and how work-life balance helps Anna drive meaningful change for the agrifood industry. We're also excited to announce, Anna Speer will be a speaker at the AgriFut...
2022-08-0349 min
evokeᴬᴳ⋅Finding and nurturing ‘cool innovation’ with Bayer's Phil TaylorAs the largest agricultural research and development organisation in the world, Bayer Crop Science is at the forefront of innovation.And to stay ahead of the curve, Bayer is collaborating with organisations outside of their own to unearth the next big breakthrough in science to advance agriculture.Our AgriFutures growAG contributor, Megan Woodward caught up with Phil Taylor, the Director of Open Innovation and Outreach for Bayer Crop Science, back in May to learn about their approach to unlocking ‘cool innovation’ and how growAG is helping to harness these novel solutions that will benefit growers arou...
2022-07-2127 min
evokeᴬᴳ⋅The making of great Australian wineThis week we catch up with the CEO of Wine Australia, Dr Martin Cole.As one of Australia’s 15 Rural Research and Development Corporations (RDCs) – Wine Australia has been charging ahead with exciting agritech innovations to ensure Australia’s viticulture industry continues to thrive, off the back of a challenging period during the COVID-19 pandemic. Martin is optimistic about the future and believes innovation is key. Here our AgriFutures growAG contributor Megan Woodward speaks with Martin about Wine Australia's innovation and R&D approach to exciting possibilities like low and no alcohol products.Wine Aus...
2022-07-0622 min
evokeᴬᴳ⋅From Coraki to Kenya – evokeAG. Future Young Leader Alumni George ChapmanThis week we bring you an interview with a young trailblazer and an evokeAG Future Young Leader Alumni, George Chapman. George was selected back in 2020, to be part of the AgriFutures evokeAG Future Young Leader Program, where he took to the stage at evokeAG in Melbourne, to talk about the importance of soil health and share part of his regenerative agriculture journey. Originally from Coraki on the Northern Rivers, George now lives on the edge of the Nairobi National Park in Kenya, where he runs an organic broiler chicken farm and uses regenerative practices at hi...
2022-06-3021 min
evokeᴬᴳ⋅Marron crayfish, primed as the next global food sensationThis week we learn about Western Australia’s famed marron crayfish and how it could become the next global food sensation. Aquatic AI, an aquaculture tech startup is leading this charge, with a fully-automated, vertical aquaculture system to ensure a consistent supply [at scale] of this tasty crustacean for premium export markets – in collaboration with the University of Western Australia. With the support of AgriFutures Australia’s Emerging Industries Program, Andrew Walker and Michael Storey, the Co-Founders of Aquatic AI are seeking commercial investors to help research and develop a scaled aquaculture supply chain for marron t...
2022-04-0725 min
evokeᴬᴳ⋅COLLAB: Humans of Agriculture with John HarveyWe’re excited to launch our first-ever Humans of Agriculture x evokeAG. podcast collaboration series with Oli Le Lievre.Throughout this series, we’ll shine a light on the people – from all walks of life – who make our global agrifood system so vibrant. We hear their stories of innovation, their diverse backgrounds, what drives them, and why shaping the future of food is so rewarding.Join us for Oli's first deep-dive conversation with John Harvey, AgriFutures Australia’s Managing Director about his career in agriculture from Sydney to Wagga Wagga, his unwavering focus on connecting the dots b...
2022-03-1041 min
evokeᴬᴳ⋅Perennial wheats purpose bred for sustainabilityMatt Newell, a perennial cereals research officer with NSW Department of Primary Industries (NSW DPI) sees a very big future for perennial wheats in Australia. With the support of AgriFutures Australia, the duo have established an early-stage cluster of researchers and industry end-users to guide development of this new crop to target the premium artisan grain market.Delivering improved sustainability, on-farm profitability, and nutritional outcomes – perennial wheats have everyone from mixed farmers to artisan brewers and bakers excited.Here our evokeAG. contributor Casey Dunn speaks with Matt Newell about its rising potential.
2021-10-2835 min
Postcards from the Bush with Robin McConchie Podcast2020 Queensland Agrifutures Rural Woman-Elisha ParkerGrowing up in the bush taught Elisha Parker to be independent; where else can you learn to drive at the age of five and get out of school by lunchtime! Elisha is a strong advocate for the farm sector, a lawyer, mum and co-founder of cattlesales.com.au. She is the 2020 Queensland Agrifutures Rural Women's Award and will use the $10,000 bursary to upgrade the cattlesales website using the latest online technology. Postcards caught up with Elisha Parker and Agrifutures Rural Women's Award board member Emma Robinson. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2021-10-2216 min
Life on the LandNational winner of the Agrifutures Rural Womens Award Cara PeekWelcome to a special episode of Life on the Land and a big congratulations to the National Winner of the AgriFutures Rural Women's Award, Yawuru/Bunuba woman Cara Peek from Broome in Western Australia.This AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award ceremony was beamed into the homes, tractors and even paddocks of 600 Australians virtually via video links that connected MCs and finalists in all states and territories. These awards are all about grit, determination and courage — and this is 100 per cent Cara.She’s tough, and sh...
2021-10-2130 min
evokeᴬᴳ⋅India's agritech market: The opportunities and challenges for Aussie startupsAs the Managing Partner of Omnivore – the largest and oldest player in the Indian agritech venture scene – Mark Kahn understands what it takes to really ‘make it’ after building a venture capital firm from the ground up that’s pioneered agritech investing in India.Omnivore boasts a portfolio of more than 25 agritech startups in an economy where agriculture and agribusiness account for a quarter of India’s GDP. There are around 130 million farmers in India – and while some challenges may differ to here in Australia, India's agritech boom offers great opportunities for Australian startups to work with India...
2021-06-2335 min
evokeᴬᴳ⋅Escavox: Smart supply chain technology that's saving food and dollarsDid you know $20 billion of food is wasted in Australia every year? Globally, that figure is closer to $1 trillion. But how can we improve supply-chain management if we don’t know what, or where the problems are?Australian agritech startup, Escavox has a solution. It's a little blue box tracker, described as CCTV for food, that’s placed in a fresh food carton at the point of packing and travels through the supply chain capturing data on dwell time, temperature and location.It uses real-time monitoring that’s helping to cut food waste, protect premiums and im...
2021-05-2026 min
evokeᴬᴳ⋅The future forces for Australian agricultureThis week, Oli Madgett, grape grower and Founder of Platfarm, talks with Sarah Nolet from AgThentic about the future forces impacting agriculture, taking a longer look at how climate volatility will not only usher in migration of people, but also shifts in growing regions and methods for production.While no one can predict the future, AgriFutures Australia, Agthentic Advisory, and the Institute for the Future have teamed up to release a report that explores what Australian food and fibre production and consumption might look like in a future shaped by the growing trends and potential disruptions that...
2021-05-1321 min
evokeᴬᴳ⋅FLINTpro & environmental data techThis week we speak with Robert Waterworth, CEO of FLINTpro; a new venture that is leveraging a growing pool of innovative environmental data technologies to help its users rapidly calculate, track and forecast greenhouse gas emissions from changes across the global land sector. In a time where natural capital accounting is becoming hugely important in addressing the challenges of climate change, FLINTpro’s software simplifies data presentation and empowers policymakers, business leaders, and investors to take action.Our evokeAG. contributor Oli Madgett caught up with Robert to discuss the FLINTpro journey and...
2021-04-0535 min
evokeᴬᴳ⋅FluroSat: Tips for startups entering the US agritech marketWe follow Flurosat’s journey into the US with CEO and Founder Anastasia Volkova, a young and vibrant aeronautical engineer, 2019 evokeAG. speaker and all-around star for Australian agriculture. She talks us through their market approach and early learnings, requiring a swift expansion of crop varieties to meet US farmers’ needs – now capable of monitoring any type of crop grown on Earth. The Australian crop monitoring startup now covers 10 million hectares in 45 countries – a huge uplift from 15 countries in 2019, but it hasn't been without its challenges. Anastasia's number one tip for startups is to be targeted. “Don't tackl...
2021-03-0739 min
evokeᴬᴳ⋅Animal tracking technology set to drive profitability for farmersCeres Tag’s world-first direct to satellite smart ear tag will equip farmers with sophisticated data to better manage their livestock, reduce risk and confidently finance agriculture. With a head start on trials in the US, Canada and Switzerland, a global e-commerce launch around the corner and SVG Ventures’ THRIVE Australia Challenge 2020 award under their belt – the sky’s the limit for the Queensland-based startup. CEO & Co-Founder David Smith speaks with us about its potential, advice for startups, and the benefits farmers can expect – who eagerly await its rollout. Read the full story here.
2021-03-0531 min
evokeᴬᴳ⋅SWAN Systems' Rabobank FoodBytes! win brings global successPerth agritech startup, SWAN Systems’ innovative approach to water management has received global recognition as Rabobank’s FoodBytes! Pitch 2020 agtech winner. The multi-faceted solution provides a ‘data playbook’ for users across the globe to save precious resources year-on-year and achieve better yields at lower costs. We caught up with SWAN Systems’ Rod Campbell to learn more about the tech, what the award means for business going forward and what opportunities exist for expansion in the US. Rabobank’s FoodBytes!’ Nathalie Gibson also joins the conversation to talk global agritech trends, rising investment amid COVID-19 and opportunities for startups.
2021-03-0236 min
evokeᴬᴳ⋅Stuart Austin: 'Data pays off' in global carbon credit dealWilmot 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 on-farm risk.Read his story here.
2021-02-2434 min
evokeᴬᴳ⋅Intangible assets: How to value your company's secret sauceBack in 1975, intangible assets accounted for 17% of corporate value, today they account for 90%. To paint a rich picture of the largely unknown world of intangible assets, we dive deep into conversation with EverEdge Assets Managing Director, Michael Masterson, Tim Hyde, CEO and Founding Director of Swan Systems and Massimo Garbuio, Associate Professor of Sydney University’s Business School to explore the risks, rewards and real-life viewpoints.We find out what intangible assets really are, how they’re valued and why agrifood companies need to safeguard these assets.
2021-02-0318 min
evokeᴬᴳ⋅Shaking up the livestock marketplace - AuctionsPlus & ZetifiDynamic duo: Zetifi and AuctionsPlus, join forces to change the way livestock auctions are run, that’s fetching higher prices in the saleyards and greater productivity in the paddock. We catch up with Angus Street, CEO of AuctionsPlus, Australia’s go-to online auction platform for agricultural and livestock sales, and Dan Winson, Founder & CEO of Zetifi, a wireless networking startup, based in Wagga Wagga, where they design and manufacture long range wireless repeaters. Together, they're offering greater connectivity for users across regional Australia.
2021-01-2115 minevokeᴬᴳ⋅Wynergy - How solar and traditional agriculture can co-existWe caught up with Ben Wynn, Founder and Chief Operating Officer of Wynergy, a Tamworth-based solar energy startup, on a mission to transform Australia's solar power industry with its unique agrivoltaic design.With the innovative design, farmers will be able to run livestock and plant pastures in and around their solar panels. It's a partnership between solar companies and farmers that helps to solve the land use conflict by allowing both industries to co-exist.
2020-12-1634 minevokeᴬᴳ⋅AgriWebb's investor journey to the UKFifth-generation livestock farmer and AgriWebb co-founder, Justin Webb shares his lessons on launching an Australian startup in the UK, how to access capital in complex economies and why knowing your market is everything.Justin reflects on the learnings and the wealth of knowledge trade agencies can provide to ensure a smooth transition, with Austrade’s Senior Advisor and agtech lead, Arianna Sippel and the UK's Department for International Trade’s Director for Investment for Australia and New Zealand, Tess Thomas – who says AgriWebb is a textbook case for the bespoke advice offered free by the agency.
2020-11-2030 minevokeᴬᴳ⋅BONUS: How international trade agencies help businesses go globalTaking the first step to going global can be intimidating for any agritech business but there’s plenty of support to ensure a ‘soft landing’ – if you do your homework. So where do Australian startups, SMEs and scaleups look first to ensure a smooth passage into international waters?Well, the best place to start is right here at home, through trade agencies that offer tangible support and market research – and it’s free.Whether businesses are seeking financial support, tracking down contacts or looking for hard-to-find information, there’s a plethora of tools to keep the jou...
2020-11-1211 minevokeᴬᴳ⋅The Desert Oasis: Challenging the status quo to shape sustainable food systemsOn the edge of the desert in South Australia’s Port Augusta, vegetables grow abundantly, in a landscape once deemed, near impossible for food production. Now 15,000 tonnes of truss tomatoes thrive all year round, bringing life to the desert, using nothing but sunlight and seawater, known as concentrated solar power technology. This ‘Utopian’ concept is led by Sundrop Farms, where people, planet and profit all come together in a holistic model, founded with food security and sustainability front of mind. We recently caught up with Sundrop Farms to learn more about how this futuristic...
2020-11-0919 minevokeᴬᴳ⋅Space technology, a powerful tool for Australian farmersA kaleidoscope of space-based tech designed to enhance precision agriculture and foster efficient food production is ready for take-off so how do we drive adoption?AgriFutures Australia and the Australian National University have been working on a groundbreaking study to uncover answers to this very question – and the research shows space-based technologies could be worth $750 million to Australian agriculture by 2025. We caught up with the key industry players helping drive this force – where space tech and farming collide to learn more about the challenges, and opportunities, that lie ahead.
2020-10-1432 minevokeᴬᴳ⋅What is impact investing and why it's not charityImpact investing is rapidly growing as investors turn to companies that can provide a positive social and environmental impact as well as a financial return.In Australia, it's a whopping $20 billion market.But, what does impact investing really mean for the future of food, how is it different from other forms of investment and where should startups channel their energy to cash in on this capital?We teamed up with industry heavyweights to find these answers;Michael Dean - Founder of AgFunderSarah Nolet - Co-Founder of Tenacious VenturesRachael Yang - Investment Manager...
2020-09-3019 minevokeᴬᴳ⋅Ripe opportunity for Australia's native bush foods with Hayley BliedenDid you know Kakadu plum has the highest Vitamin C content of any food on Earth? Yet only 10% of Kakadu plum is currently being harvested. Meet Hayley Blieden, founder of The Australian Superfood Co who is helping cultivate a growing appetite for Australian native foods with the launch of the Native Harvest Initiative, designed to support Indigenous communities, local growers and scale native produce supply. Tune in to learn more about the incredible value of Australia’s native bush foods and Hayley’s grand plans to foster sustainable growth.
2020-09-1525 minevokeᴬᴳ⋅Future foods: insects, algae, molecular whiskey and AIThis week we talk to Food Futurist Tony Hunter. Tony has had a long and extensive career in the food industry and has seen a lot of change along the way. He specialises in studying and predicting new and emerging trends, particularly agrifood tech, and how such technologies will influence current food businesses and help solve future food security challenges.Get a taste for what’s to come and why food personalisation and wellness are more important than ever.
2020-08-3138 minevokeᴬᴳ⋅How to create strong startup-investor relationships with Olympia Yarger & Matthew PryorThis week we talk to Matthew Pryor, co-founder of Tenacious Ventures, Australia's first dedicated agrifood venture capital firm and Olympia Yarger, founder and CEO of Goterra, a biotech waste management startup.Tenacious Ventures recently announced its first co-led investment – worth $8-million – into Goterra that is set to transform the robot-managed modular insect farms, which convert waste into a valuable commodity for livestock.Olympia and Matthew share their journey and the importance of building fruitful relationships geared to drive positive change and profitability.
2020-08-1635 minevokeᴬᴳ⋅Traditional Protein vs Alternative ProteinReplay of a panel discussion from evokeAG 2020 in Melbourne.Alternative protein products do have the potential to disrupt the food system. However, there are enormous opportunities to coexist. Hear from the people in the paddock, the lab and the fields who are approaching traditional and new proteins differently.This episode features;Ethy Levy, Bridge HubNick Hazell, V2 FoodJames Madden, Flinders and CoJennifer Medway, Agrifutures
2020-07-0644 minevokeᴬᴳ⋅Interview with Mark MortimerToday we went on the Farm to chat with sheep farmer Mark Mortimer. Mark runs a Merino Stud called Centre Plus and discussed what's happening on the farm now, what technology he's currently using and what technology he's looking forward to having into the future.
2020-06-2247 minevokeᴬᴳ⋅Agtech: On-farm adoption with Brad Jones, Ian ReillyFleur catches up with Brad Jones (Bungulla Farms) at evokeAG. and talks about evolving technologies, the process of bringing agtech on farm. Ian Reilly (e-Shepherd by Agersens) explains that their new product is in the early-adoption phase and they are at a stage where they are getting a greater understanding of their customer's, the farmer's, needs. Bruce Creek (Thomas Elder Consulting) talks about what he thinks we need to consider when making agtech adoption work and his observations over the last 12-months. Darryn Keiller (AutoGrow) talks about how Autogrow has changed how solutions are...
2020-05-2525 minevokeᴬᴳ⋅Increasing Outputs with Less Inputs - Better Decisions Using TechnologyReplay of a panel discussion from evokeAG 2020 in Melbourne.Cutting-edge precision farming and innovative science can increase sustainability, yields and profits and allow farmers to build long term strategies to future-proof their enterprise. Discover how tech and lab based solutions can successfully impact everyday farming.This episode features;Darren Hughes, CEO of LaconikAidan Connolly, CEO of CainthusDr Kelly Pearce, Research Scientist, Wheatbelt ScienceProfessor Jennie Pryce, Principal Research Scientist, Agriculture Victoria
2020-05-2044 min
evokeᴬᴳ⋅Farmers of the FutureWhat will a future farmer look like? What jobs will they perform? What skills will that will entail and who else will bring expertise to the management of farm activities?What skills do our farmers of the future need?As the world’s population grows so to do the pressures of farmers to produce more. Farmers of the future will need more innovation, efficiencies and smarter minds to meet the demand for food. It's envisaged this will see more skillsets and unique knowledge applied to food and agriculture sectors. And there’s a fresh crop of Millennials who’re not...
2020-05-1230 min
evokeᴬᴳ⋅Taking advantage of new protein marketsThis episode we delve into the advantages of new protein markets and the rise of plant based meats.In February 2020 an AgriFutures Australia report: The Changing Landscape of Protein Production; opportunities and challenges for Australian agriculture, identified the rise of alternative proteins in food markets garnering much attention over the past 18 months.It states that forecast global demand for protein is strong and will accommodate for growth in both sectors and although alternative protein substitution will continue to increase over the next 10 years this increase will not produce any material threat to the viability of animal agriculture by 2030.
2020-05-0532 min
evokeᴬᴳ⋅Growing Australia's AgTech Footprint globallyThis episode considers how Australia can grow its AgTech footprint globally. Fleur Anderson speaks with some big global venture capitalists about what they look for in a start-up company and you will hear their examples of what kind businesses are getting looked at right now. Our guests speak about how to build a start-up culture that’s attractive to global investors, they consider some improvement’s that could be made in Australia and we speak about the importance of bringing all players through events like evokeAg.Speakers; Andy Ziolkowski, Cultivian Ventures, USJohn Hartnett, SVG VenturesArianna Sipple, AusTradeCraig Shapiro, co-CEO and...
2020-04-2838 min
evokeᴬᴳ⋅The 21st century eater: What does sustainability taste like?This session will examine the consumer behaviours and innovations that are shaping the conversation around sustainable food now and in the future. We will examine the mindset of 21st century eaters and how their needs and values are shaping our food landscape. We will explore what the future of food sustainability might look like and how food producers will need to focus on taste and storytelling in order to grow a food system that is better for people, planet and palate.Speaker: Mike Lee, The Future Market & Alpha Food Labs.
2020-04-2332 min
evokeᴬᴳ⋅How to make Australian agriculture more sustainableThis episode explores new ideas, solutions and possibilities on how we can make the Australian agriculture industry more sustainable.We speak some of the change makers in Australia to find out what we can learn from their experiences.We delve into the topic of bi-product development as well as addressing what part farmers might play and how to positively engage all facts of the supply chain in the sustainability conversation.These interviews were recorded by Fleur Anderson at the 2020 Evoke Ag Event in Melbourne.
2020-04-1440 min
evokeᴬᴳ⋅Filmmaker Damon Gameau - a practical approach to sustainabilityFilmmaker, director and actor Damon Gameau took to the stage at EvokeAg to share his insights and discoveries into practical climate change solutions, sharing international success stories and sending us on our own reclamation journey
2020-04-0721 min
evokeᴬᴳ⋅evokeAG. Heads WestThis episode explores the future of the Agrifutures Australia EvokeAg event.In 2021 the West Australian Government will be hosting EvokeAg in Perth on 16th- 17th February 2021.Guests explain the excitement of this announcement and how hosting this event in WA will grow Australia’s position in the agri-food tech scene in the Asia Pacific.Guests include; Agrifutures Australia managing director John Harvey; Director General, WA Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, Ralph Addis; Moora citrus and broad acre farmer, Sue Middleton and Susan Ha...
2020-03-3117 min
evokeᴬᴳ⋅The 'Ag-itators' discussionThis episode is a recording of the very well received ‘Ag-itators’ Panel discussion from Day Two of the EvokeAg Event.Our guests explore the incremental to exponential …… the ‘ag-itating’ in trends that are daring this industry to think differently so it can meet opportunities and challenges head on.The discussion is facilitated by Barrie Cassidy former host of ABC insiders …. And speaks with Bill Hurditch, director The Fifth Estate.Jack Cowin of Hungry Jacks,John Henderson partner with AirTree VenturesAnd Racheal Neumann, head of startup’s Australia New Zealand with Amazon Web Services.This podcast has...
2020-03-311h 15
Food FuturistsConnecting with success in the agrifood tech industry - Kay Hull AM Chair AgriFutures AustraliaevokeAG was created for the purpose of connecting people, organisations and businesses in the agricultural industry. Kay Hull AM, former Member of Parliament in Australia, makes no mistake that she expects delegates at this AgriFutures event to listen, learn, connect, network, and open their minds to further opportunities in the agricultural sector. And whatever you do, don’t be afraid of failure; celebrate failure and move forward!
This Season 2 interview was recorded at evokeAG 2020, the Asia Pacific region's largest Agrifood tech event, brought to you by AgriFutures Australia. This podcast is produced in partnership with the University of A...
2020-02-1820 min
evokeᴬᴳ⋅TRAILER: evokeAG. is back for 2020Agrifutures' EvokeAG is back in Melbourne for 2020! Tune in for the Best of the sellout EvokeAG Conference
2020-02-1702 min
Talking Business with Alan KohlerClaire Moore Founder of The Good Life Farm Co. Agrifutures Victorian Rural Woman of the Year & National Runner upClaire collected her first beehive in 2007, transporting it home in the back of her small hatchback. Fast forward & the Kyneton farmer is celebrating as 2019 Victorian AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award winner & National Runner-up for her project to breed a genetically diverse range of queen bees. Her passion comes from her concern about Australia's biosecurity, declining bee numbers across the world, with disease, insecticides and pesticides among likely causes. In the 12 years since that first hive for her suburban backyard, Claire and her partner Paul had three kids, moved to the Macedon Ranges and traded the hatchback for a t...
2019-10-3111 min
evokeᴬᴳ⋅BONUS: Panel - Getting ready for even faster, smarter farmsPanel: Getting ready for even faster, smarter farms Precision farming and using satellite imagery and drones to monitor crops……. along with farm management software tools to maximize decisions are all powering smarter farms.Uptake of these and other agtech innovations are set to expand with the imminent introduction of faster, cheaper connectivity.Panelists:Anastasia Volkova – FluroSatFlavia Tata Nardini - Fleet Space TechnologiesJonah Williams - AirBus AustraliaWill Wells - Hummingbird TechnologiesMartin Clough - SyngentaFacilitated: Sarah Nolet - AgThentic.
2019-04-1747 min
evokeᴬᴳ⋅BONUS: Panel - Grow locally, think globally - how Australian businesses built an international brand and successBONUS 03 - PANEL: Grow locally, think globally – how Australian businesses built an international brand and success Australia is recognized as a trusted producer of food. The opportunity exists for producers to leverage their food provenance, build premium brands and scale into global markets.Panelists:David Blackmore – Blackmore WagyuRob McGavin – Cobram EstateJodie Goldsworthy – Beechworth HoneyFrances Bender – Huon AquacultureFacilitated by Karen Ross from Elders
2019-04-1747 min
evokeᴬᴳ⋅BONUS - Panel: Farmers of the future - Robots, AI and 247 FarmingPANEL: Farmers of the Future- Robots, AI and 247 FarmingTraditional agriculture methods won’t be able to meet the needs of the future. Automation is rapidly advancing with new robotic perception systems, autonomous harvesting and industrial warehouse automation changing the face of the industry. This panel discussion is about the Farmers of the Future, Robots, AI and 24/7 Farming. This panel is brought to you by Westpac and facilitated by Andrea Kosh of National Farmers Federation. Panellists: Nitza Kardish – Trendlines IsraelAndrew Bate – Swarm FarmChris Lehnert – Queensland University of Technology
2019-04-1638 min
evokeᴬᴳ⋅BONUS: Panel - Agriculture 4.0 Future of the NationPANEL: Agriculture 4.0 - Future of the NationThis conversation asks some big questions of agriculture. What is the future of Australia’s food and fibre industries?Leading voices from agriculture, innovation and investment will challenge and discuss the opportunities for Australian agriculture - here in our backyards and across borders.Everyone in this panel discussion was asked to speak freely and openly about the future of agrifoodtech in Australasia and what we need to do collectively to continue to grow and innovation.Panelists:John Harvey, Managing Director of Agrifutures AustraliaEthy Levy - The Bridge HubEmma Moss - EvokeAg Fu...
2019-04-161h 23
evokeᴬᴳ⋅E06 - The Future is looking brightAgrifutures Future Young LeadersAs part of Agrifutures Australia’s commitment to celebrating the diversity of thought and support for agriculture’s emerging leaders, the EvokeAG Future Young Leaders Program identified 10 emerging thought-leaders within agriculture to attend EvokeAG and take the stage to present their key passion or idea relating to one of the event themes – food, farm or future to the international audience in attendance.Featured in this episode:Belinda Allitt – General Manager, Communications & Capacity Building, Agrifutures AustraliaFuture Young Leaders – Matthew Nevison, Dylan Bellchambers, and Minh Nga NguyenEvokeAg – stay in the loop for the 2020 event
2019-04-1622 min
evokeᴬᴳ⋅E05 - Blockchain ExplainedBlockchain ExplainedWhat exactly is this word we hear bandied around? And how is it relevant to agriculture? We hear in this episode how fast this technology is coming at us and what we can expect to see in the next 5 years. We also look into how agriculture is involved and what opportunities farmers and supply chain are currently presented with. Featured in this episode:Emma Weston – AgriDigitalReeanjou Ram - BlockBit SolutionsJacinta Monk – Kimberley Wild GubingeEvokeAg – stay in the loop for the 2020 event
2019-04-1620 min
evokeᴬᴳ⋅E04 - Investment, the hype and the realityInvestment Hype vs RealityThere's a lot of buzz around food and farming tech in Australia right now. In this episode we are talking about investment in the sector. How do investors separate the hype and buzz from the genuine solutions. We also explore how the ecosystem in Australia stacks up and what are the lessons we need to learn to develop the Australian AgTech scene into the maturity required to lead the world. Featured in this episode:Arama Kukutai – Finistere VenturesGerard Chia - VVNPTopaz Conway – Cicada Innovations and SBE AustraliaIan Proudfoot - KPMGMatthew Pryor – Tenacious Ventures and AgThenticSarah Nolet - AgThen...
2019-04-1639 min