Australia needs to ramp up investment in agtech now, or risk being left behind
Industry and government must remain focused on supporting locally developed technology if we are to build on Australia’s world-leading position as an agriculture powerhouse.
Startup founder, sheep farmer, university researcher and government advisor Penny Schulz says, when it comes to agtech, SA is “where it’s at”
“I think agtech is a really exciting space and a great culture is building around agtech in SA,” says Coorong farmer Penny Schulz.
“The value traceability brings”: Meet the SA agtech using blockchain to track food from paddock to plate
Trust Provenance's end-to-end food traceability offering, delivered through blockchain technology, could boost consumer trust.
Urgent action is needed to ensure Australian agriculture survives, let alone thrives
Federal and state governments, in partnership with industry bodies, need to prioritise the future of Australian agriculture.
Farming must change its image and embrace technology, city life and millennials
So why do we need to encourage young people into agriculture and farming? It’s simple: not enough people are taking up careers in agriculture.
