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AgTech News Roundup – 20 March

Aussie ag valued at $91bn for 2025/26, says ABARES. Plus, what can Australia learn from New Zealand when it comes to renewable energy? All this, and more, in edition #004 of the Fortnightly Finder.

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AgTech News Roundup – 6 March

Aussie ag valued at $91bn for 2025/26, says ABARES. Plus, what can Australia learn from New Zealand when it comes to renewable energy? All this, and more, in edition #004 of the Fortnightly Finder.

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AgTech News Roundup – 20 February

The latest product launch from connectivity pioneers, is VC broken for AgTech? The Right to Repair, Funding Opportunities and more. Is AgTech broken for Venture Capital? With an estimated value of $97m per year, will Australia legislate the Right to Repair? NFF members want to. Plus: Funding opportunities you may have missed

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AgTech News Roundup – 6 February

News and insights from the agtech sector. This time: new patents, research, sharemarket and industry reports shine a light on the future of ag.

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AgTech News Roundup – 24 January

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Podcasts

Ep 36: Talking Vertical Farming with InvertiGro

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

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Ep 35: Talking Livestock Microbial Technology with Terragen

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

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Ep 34: Talking Artificial Intelligence with InFarm

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

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Ep 33:Talking Soil Probes with Sentek

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

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Ep 32: Talking Livestock Data Analytics

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

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Ep 31: Talking on-farm robotics with SwarmFarm

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

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Ep 30: Talking traceability and supply chain transparency

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

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Ep 29: LoRa Connectivity with PLF Australia

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

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Ep 28: Opportunities in Soil Carbon

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

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Ep 27: Data Utilisation in the Seafood Industry

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

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Ep 26: Virtual Fencing in Dairy with Halter

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

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Ep 25: Livestock Diagnostics with AgScent

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

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Ep 24: Climate Forecasting with The Bureau

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

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Ep 23: Shearing Innovations with The Wool Industry

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

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Ep 22: Water Efficiency with Goanna Ag

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

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Ep 21: Pasture Management with Cibo Labs

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

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Ep 20: Communication with Yacker

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

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Ep 19: AgTech Integration with OPS Australia

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

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Ep 18: Drought Resilience with The Shepherd Ag

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

Focus Areas

Focus Area: Farm Business Management

Farm Business Management involves the strategic planning, organisation, direction, and control of agricultural enterprises. There is technology available to help you simplify record-keeping, analysis, and reporting by integrating data from various AgTech…

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Focus Area: Animal & Herd

The ‘Animal & Herd’ focus area features technology solutions that help graziers manage the health and welfare of their animals, understand and advance their genetics and breeding systems, and improve grazing practices….

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Focus Area: Data

Data. You have it, your neighbour has it, and yep, you guessed it, your competition has it too. But what good is data if it is not being used? Data collection, and…

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Focus Area: Harvest & Post Harvest

Harvest and post-harvest technologies help mechanise the labor-intensive harvesting process. Advances in machine learning, AI, and mechatronics enhance safety, resource management, and logistics efficiency. Post-harvest automation includes handling, sorting, packaging, and inventory…

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Focus Area: Internet

Internet connectivity in regional Australia has improved, but challenges remain. There are various technological solutions that you can use to connect on-farm technology with farm management software for data collection and analysis….

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Focus Area: Machinery & Robotics

Robotics and associated software represent the next big opportunity in agriculture by helping address labor shortages, improve productivity, and promote sustainable farming practices. While machinery like tractors, sprayers and harvesters have long…

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Focus Area: Pest, Weed & Disease

AgTech can help growers identify pests, diagnose diseases, and monitor crop health. These tools, including sensors, cameras, machine learning, and AI, support Integrated Pest Management (IPM) strategies. A Good Place to Start…

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Focus Area: Plant & Soil

Plant & Soil management can be aided by adopting agtech. Farmers have the option of combining on-farm data with precision agriculture technologies to enhance productivity and sustainability. This can help targeted crop…

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Focus Area: Water

Using agtech to efficiently manage water offers multiple benefits, including increased drought resilience, improved profitability, higher yields, and environmental conservation. Australia’s variable climate and frequent droughts make water management a critical issue…

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Focus Area: Weather & Climate

Advances in digital technology provide tools to monitor, analyze, and predict conditions down to the paddock level. These technologies enable precise monitoring and prediction, enhancing decision-making. Additionally, practicing Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA) can…

Podcasts

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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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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Ep 16: Future of Farming with Gatton Smart Farms

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

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Ep 15: Drones with Single Ag

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

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Ep 14: Traceability with Source Certain

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

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Ep 13: Livestock Management with Optiweigh

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

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Ep 12: Spray Advisory with INCYT

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

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Ep 11: Animal Health & Nutrition with ProAgni

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

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

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

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Ep 9: Farm Safety with Safe Ag Systems

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

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

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

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Ep 7: Geospatial Mapping with NGIS and CSBP Fertilisers

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

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Ep 6: Data Sharing with Terracipher

In this episode we’re talking about data sharing – the importance of standardising data and creating data sharing ecosystems.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Top Three Questions to Ask When Choosing a Soil Moisture Monitoring Device

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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