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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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Jul 22 2024
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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Jul 15 2024
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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May 07 2024
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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Apr 29 2024
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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Apr 22 2024
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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Apr 15 2024
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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Apr 08 2024
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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Mar 25 2024
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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Mar 18 2024
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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Mar 11 2024
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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Mar 04 2024
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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Feb 26 2024
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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Feb 19 2024
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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Feb 12 2024
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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Jan 07 2024
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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Jan 07 2024
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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Jan 07 2024
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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Jan 07 2024
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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Jan 07 2024
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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Jan 07 2024
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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Jan 07 2024
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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Jan 07 2024
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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Jan 07 2024
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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Jan 07 2024
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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Jan 07 2024
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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Jan 07 2024
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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Jan 07 2024
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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Jan 07 2024
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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Jan 07 2024
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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Jan 07 2024
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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Jan 07 2024
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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Jan 07 2024
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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Jan 07 2024
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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Jan 07 2024
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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Jan 07 2024
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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Jan 07 2024
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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Jan 07 2024
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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Jan 07 2024
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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Jan 07 2024
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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Oct 16 2023
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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Oct 03 2023
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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Sep 25 2023
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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Sep 18 2023
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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Sep 11 2023
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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Sep 04 2023
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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Aug 28 2023
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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Aug 21 2023
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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Aug 14 2023
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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Aug 11 2023
NFF Australian Farm Data Code
Calling all AgTechs that are collecting, managing, or sharing, farm data! Australian farmers are demanding more transparency and control over how their farm data is managed. In response, the National Farmers’ Federation…
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Aug 07 2023
EP 5: Precision Ag with Green Atlas
EPISODE 5: This week host Olivia Calver talks all things precision agriculture, an area of agtech that has been around for 30 years but is continuing to expand and grow in accuracy, affordability,…
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Jul 31 2023
Ep 4: Farm Management with AgriWebb
Episode 4 n this episode we look at the next frontier of farm management platforms. Agtech adoption specialist and South Australian cattle and sheep farmer Dr Penny Schulz talks about the potential…
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Jul 24 2023
Ep 3: Supply Chains with AgriDigital
Episode 3 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. …
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Jul 17 2023
Ep 2: Remote Sensors with Farmo
Eposode 2 Remote sensors are the first product many farmers turn to when dipping their toes into agtech. In this episode, agtech adoption specialist and South Australian cattle farmer Dr Penny Schulz…
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Jul 03 2023
Ep 1: Connectivity with Zetifi
Episode 1 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’ll be asking Food Agility chief…
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Jul 19 2022
Five questions to answer before considering AgTech adoption
AgTech adoption can often seem a daunting process. There’s a range of factors you will need to consider before you begin looking for the right solution. This update is authored by Andrew…
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Apr 14 2022
Six Agtech Solutions You Can Connect Right Now
With farms across Australia producing more data than ever, AgTech Finder spoke with award-winning AgTech company Pairtree about how integrating information from multiple devices in their easy-to-use dashboard can unlock the full benefit of data for…
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Mar 23 2022
Taking stock of your supply chain
The Covid-19 pandemic has caused a number of logistical headaches across global supply chains over the last two years. With no end to the uncertainty in sight, perhaps now is a good…
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Nov 03 2021
Top 9 FAQ’s for Buying New Farm Tech
As an Account Manager at Pasture.io, my job is to help farmers get the most from our technology. Every day, farmers reach out to me via a phone call, SMS, or email,…
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Aug 27 2021
Why You Need a Connected AgTech Ecosystem
How many AgTech devices do you have in your business right now? How many different apps and software programs do you need to run to manage them? Does your tech talk to…
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Jul 16 2021
Buying a Water Level Monitor? Ask These Six Questions First
So you’re in the market for a water level monitor… Farmbot Monitoring Solutions is an Australian owned agtech company. Their locally manufactured range of sensors specialise in all things water-related, but can track…
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Mar 02 2021
Agtech perspectives: Tim Neale, precision agriculture expert
Tim Neale’s experience with agtech is two decades in the making. Through his company DataFarming he is working with over 20,000 farms to implement precision agriculture solutions. Tim is passionate about agtech adoption by…
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Feb 09 2021
Farmers perspective on agtech: Andrew Whitlock
In our latest blog we hear how farmer and founder of Precision Agriculture Pty Ltd, Andrew Whitlock, is using agtech to better understand soil health and how farmers can harness technology to…
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Farmer Perspective: What To Consider When Shopping for Agtech
There are many agtech products out on the market now, so how do you ask the right questions to get the product that suits your needs? We spoke to Tim Rethus, a…
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Jan 15 2021
All about SMART Farms – Sustainable, Manageable, Accessible, Rural Technologies
Agtech and research SMART Farms go hand in hand, testing a range of technologies, and developing cutting-edge new tech in partnership with ag industries. We explore the benefits ofSMART Farms for producers and…
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Dec 03 2020
Monitoring technologies delivering animal welfare outcomes
Our feature story looks at emerging technologies such as sensors, machine vision, machine listening and robotic surveillance, which have found a place in the growing field of agtech for animal health. Animal…
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Nov 20 2020
Smart pasture tools to build paddock potential
Pasture is one of the most important assets in dairy and livestock production systems, yet few producers measure their pastures in a meaningful way with, for example, only one in ten dairy…
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Nov 06 2020
Tech fuels growth in Queensland agriculture
November is Queensland Agtech Month, designed to showcase the growing community of innovators working in Queensland agriculture and encourage overseas investors. We interviewed three different people involved in agtech in Queensland to get…
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Oct 23 2020
Tech solutions for grain storage
Growers spend significant time and money throughout the season to ensure high-yielding crops with good protein or oil levels. So once the crops are harvested, it is important to protect that investment….
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Oct 08 2020
Technology delivers a data harvest
Spring means harvest time is approaching for many of Australia’s grain cropping regions, and after a number of very dry and disappointing years, growers finally have something to look forward to. While…
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Sep 24 2020
Making better cropping decisions with soil moisture sensors
Farming in Australia’s variable climate means it’s critical to preserve and utilise every bit of available moisture. Water is the limiting factor in rainfed cropping systems. While growing season rainfall is a…
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Sep 22 2020
Building farm data trust
At AgTech Finder we ask vendors to provide their data policies so that farmers can make informed choices about agtech and be comfortable about the way their data is being collected and…
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Sep 14 2020
Meat scanning technology delivers benefits to lamb producers
A scanning technology commonly used by the medical industry is being adopted by meat processors to improve on traditional human-based grading of meat. This paves the way for livestock producers to make…
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Aug 28 2020
Technology improving calf survival in northern Australia
As calving in northern Australian gets underway, technology that includes birth sensors and GPS-tracking collars is providing clues to help producers bring down the rates of calf mortality in the beef industry….
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Aug 12 2020
Agtech safeguarding Australian biosecurity
Australian agriculture has long benefited from the continent’s distance and isolation from the rest of the world. This has enabled Australia to remain free of some of the most serious pests and…
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Jul 30 2020
Agtech on the frontline in the war against weeds
Agtech for weed control in broadacre cropping and livestock enterprises. Integrated weed management in the era of emerging agtech and new digital technologies means that farmers and producers will soon have many…
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Jun 29 2020
Exchange Data Between Different Machinery
Up to now, farmers and contractors with a mixed machinery fleet can only record, process and document their data using the respective equipment and web portals of the individual manufacturers. What’s changed?…
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Jun 19 2020
Grain Storage to Protect Quality
The surging Australian dollar in combination with widespread rain across NSW is expected to lift production levels of several crops and grain prices are likely to sharply decline. With these conditions in…
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Jun 03 2020
Top Three Questions to Ask When Choosing a Soil Moisture Monitoring Device
If you’re considering installing soil moisture monitoring devices on your property there are a few steps you should take to make sure what are planning to buy will meet your requirements. What type of soil…
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May 08 2020
Timely Tips for Storing Grain
Many farmers are doing something they haven’t for years, and that’s storing grain and stock feed. When doing so, it’s important to correctly manage the ongoing storage of your grain and there are a few…
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Apr 30 2020
Approaching AgTech with a Problem or Goal
Before you get started trying to choose the agtech that’s right for you, start by identifying the problems that you’re trying to solve. For example, one of your everyday problems might be driving 30…
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Apr 28 2020
Water Use Efficiency and Rice
Australian rice growers are some of the world’s most efficient producers. As an industry, Australia grows more top quality rice with less water than anywhere else in the world. However, it is no easy…
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Apr 28 2020
Provenance Toolkit and Video for Farmers and Rural Businesses
Building up the value of your produce or livestock by telling stories about their provenance is a really good way to make sure that you can get some financial return from the care and…
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Apr 28 2020
Ag Webinars Calendar by Sector and Description
There are more free webinars than ever this coming May and June. To keep track of them all, (and to help you find a useful and interesting event on a topic of interest),…
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Mar 24 2020
Common Issues with Water Sensors
MLA and a team of tech partners recently ran a project at Calliope Station that involved monitoring water levels in tanks and dams across two properties, with 70,000 acres and 7,000 head…
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Mar 20 2020
5 Questions to Ask your AgTech Provider About Data
Producers are generating more data than ever before. If data was water we’d be dancing in the streets. But as every bit of equipment from your tractor to your ear tag generates more ones and zeros than you…
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Feb 24 2020
National Farmers’ Federation develops Australian Farm Data Code
The Australian Farm Data Code aims to promote adoption of digital technology by ensuring that farmers are comfortable in how their data is used, shared and managed. Developed and adopted by…
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Jan 29 2020
A Drone that Sprays and Spreads
Wait until you see footage of the XAG UAS Atomisation Spraying and Intelligent Spreading system. At US$27k this UAS is a little pricey, but it does shedloads. Will it unshackle the Smallholder…
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Dec 19 2019
Open Source Farming
Benchmark the value of your agtech software expectations by reviewing options for (nearly) free solutions. The abundance of emerging agtech may be able to solve any problem a farmer may have, but the upfront costs and…
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Dec 17 2019
Intro to 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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Dec 17 2019
Intro to 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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Dec 16 2019
Intro to Whole Farm Management
Whole Farm Management in a smart farming context means consolidating your agri-business information and data from across the farm into one securely stored central location. Why is it valuable? The main value…
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Dec 16 2019
Intro to 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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Dec 16 2019
Intro to 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…
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Dec 13 2019
Buying AgTech Online
Agtech equipment, sensors, monitoring gear and all the accessories can be a bit of an investment and every piece is an important piece of a much larger puzzle. If you’re buying agtech…
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Dec 13 2019
Getting Started with AgTech
Researching how to get started with AgTech in your farming operation can be daunting. There are so many options! All the popular brands, as well as brands you’ve never heard of… and plenty…
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Nov 19 2019
Buzzword Breakdown – GPS
What is it? How does it work? Will GPS location tracking work for me? This helpful guide will get you started with some ideas on how you can get GPS working for your farming…
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Oct 03 2019
Buying Used AgTech Equipment
There are obvious cost benefits if you buy second hand agtech equipment, but remember you are buying equipment that someone else doesn’t want- and that’s probably for a good reason. Here are…
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Aug 13 2019
Buzzword Breakdown – IoT
As new innovations continue to propel the growth of Australian agriculture, one of the key technologies shaping this development is ‘IoT’. So, what is IoT? The Internet of Things, commonly shortened to IoT, is a term that…
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Jun 28 2019
Why Australia Needs AgTech Finder
AgTech Finder helps producers make confident decisions about agtech. Australian farmers are tech savvy and innovative. So why aren’t they embracing digital technology at the same pace as other industries? And why is…
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