AgTech Finder

Talking data sharing with TerraCipher

In this episode we’re talking about data sharing - the importance of standardising data and creating data sharing ecosystems.  
Data sharing and collaboration has been a popular topic on the podcast, with many of our guests talking about data sharing as the ‘next big thing’ when it comes to agtech.  
Therefore, in this episode we speak to TerraCipher founder Dave Swain about their product Trakka, a data sharing infrastructure they’re trialling that allows farmers to control their data flow and aims to generate more value for the red meat industry.
We’re also joined by seedstock and commercial cattle farmer Julian Carroll, who speaks about how data standardisation can improve decision-making on farm.  
And we also have on podcast regular, South Australian cattle and sheep farm and agtech adoption specialist Dr Penny Schulz, to discuss the importance of trust when it comes to data sharing.  
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Talking precision ag with Green Atlas

In this episode we’re talking about precision ag, an area of agtech that has been around for 30 years but one that is continuing to expand and grow in accuracy.  
We speak to Food Agility CRC chief scientist professor David Lamb, who has been internationally recognised for his work in precision ag, about the importance of balancing human knowledge with artificial intelligence. 
We’re joined by Dr Steven Scheding, director and co-founder of Green Atlas, a company which has created precision ag technology to help decision-making in the horticulture industry.  
And we chat to horticulture consultant Nic Finger who has been using the Green Atlas cartographer in his clients’ orchards. He speaks about how the technology is helping to target labour resources.  
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Talking farm management with AgriWebb

In this episode we look at the next fronteir of farm management platforms.  
Agtech adoption specialist and South Australian cattle and sheep farmer Dr Penny Schulz talks about the potential for automatic data-entry to farm management platforms.  
We speak to AgriWebb co-founder John Fargher about how the platform can be used for sustainable grazing management and carbon project reporting.  
And we’re also joined by AgriWebb customer and Queensland cattle farmer Doug McNicholl, who talks about the added value achieved by integrating other agtech with farm management platforms.  
 

Talking supply chains with AgriDigital

In this week’s episode we explore the digitisation of supply chains, along with some of the businesses changing the game when it comes to tracking grain from paddock to plate.  
We speak to Food Agility CRC chief scientist Professor David Lamb about how technology is allowing the ag industry to ‘decomoditise’ its products.  
We’re also joined by Emma Weston CEO and co-founder of AgriDigital, one of Australia’s leading independent digital grain software companies, about the challenge of joining the ‘digital dots’.  
Plus, we ask Andrew Tighe, from northern NSW companies Boolah Farms and Pure Grain, how they attract premium prices for farmers by using AgriDigital to retain provenance through the supply chain.   
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Talking remote sensors with Farmo

In this episode we’re talking about remote sensors, a product many farmers look to when dipping their toes into agtech. 
We speak to agtech adoption specialist and South Australian cattle and sheep farmer Dr Penny Schulz about the peace of mind this technology can offer. 
We also ask Nick Seymour, founder of Farmo and creator of the Water Rat trough sensor, about the importance of simplicity when it comes to agtech. 
And we chat to Mark Lazzari who has been using the Water Rat at his cattle property in western Victoria, which he farms remotely. 
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Talking connectivity with Zetifi

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