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AgTech, Sustainability, Cropping

Heat is coming for our crops. We have to make them ready

Australia’s vital agriculture sector will be hit hard by steadily rising global temperatures. Our climate is already prone to droughts and floods. Climate change is expected to supercharge this, causing sudden flash droughts, changing rainfall patterns and intense flooding rains. Farm profits fell 23% in the 20 years to 2020, and the trend is expected to continue.

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AgTech

LISTEN: AgTech.. So What? with Sarah Nolet

Tenacious Ventures co-founder Sarah Nolet joins Shane Thomas of Upstream Ag Insights to talk all things technology in the agricult...
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AgTech, Research and Development

Funding the future of farming

Charles Sturt University’s (CSU) newest agriculture projects will focus on sustainable energy, animal health, technology and soil ...
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AgTech, Food & Drink, Sustainability

Bill Gates is coming after animal fats

Bill Gates, billionaire founder of Microsoft, and dedicated environmental philanthropist is hoping his bets on synthetic fats and ...
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LISTEN: AgTech.. So What? with Sarah Nolet
Tenacious Ventures co-founder Sarah Nolet joins Shane Thomas of Upstream Ag Insights to talk all things technology in the agriculture space.
Funding the future of farming
Charles Sturt University’s (CSU) newest agriculture projects will focus on sustainable energy, animal health, technology and soil health to the tune of $50m and includes a plan to bring the first hydrogen tractor to Australia. 
Bill Gates is coming after animal fats
Following the poor takeup of alternative proteins the multi-billionaire is hoping to synthetically replicate fats and oils to make fake meat more palatable.
The big themes of evokeAG 2024
The core themes of evokeAG are having a seismic impact on agricultural production and investment, putting participants in the box seat to benefit from, and cope with, change.
Tumbarumba beef producer on the road to electrifying her farm vehicles
Felicity Anderson is electrifying her farm one step at a time, including the introduction of an electric motorbike.
New data platform verifying ag's credentials and tackling export challenges
A single, national collection of isotope data will allow Australian agriculture to overcome export challenges and access previously unrealised premium markets.
AuctionsPlus integrates with the Greenham NEVER EVER beef program
A single, national collection of isotope data will allow Australian agriculture to overcome export challenges and access previously unrealised premium markets.
Govt funding takes the guesswork out of agtech adoption
The $30 million On Farm Connectivity Program will support primary producers to adopt connected machinery and sensor technology by providing a 50% rebate for the cost of eligible equipment.
ChatGPT for planting? How computer science can optimise for crop rotation
How computer science can help farmers explore alternative crops and sustainable farming methods.

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