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Breakthrough vertical farming solution seeking $1m investment
Gaia Project Australia`s Rejig-Grow System is helping farmers maximise space and efficiency with an innovative, modular system with natural growth cycles
Thursday, 20 April 2023
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UK seeks Australian partners for bilateral Earth observation research
Space programme geared to maximise agriculture’s climate resilience through the application of Earth observation data and technology, is seeking funding.
Written by Judy Kennedy
Friday, 12 May 2023
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Traceability platform seeks $5million investment to boost Aussie export profitability
Orijin Plus traceability platform is helping build trust and transparency within Australia's export food chain while driving loyalty and repeat purchases.
Written by Michelle Meehan
Wednesday, 24 May 2023
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From down under to outer space: 3 Australian startups leading the next era of novel farming systems
From insects to indoor greens, Australian startups demonstrate the potential for novel farming systems at home and abroad.
Written by Story sourced from AgFunder
Wednesday, 24 May 2023
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Young Farmer of the Year backing fruit-picking robot
Australia’s Young Farmer of the Year says robots can play a key role in tackling worker shortages and labour costs for fruit growers, and is helping a Victorian startup develop an autonomous apple-picking machine to do just that.
Written by Tim Vetter
Wednesday, 21 June 2023
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AgriFutures evokeᴬᴳ⋅ 2024 tickets on sale: Reflecting on the importance of face-to-face connection
It’s an exciting time for Australian agritech and for growᴬᴳ⋅, as the platform evolves to meet the needs of this expanding industry, providing the vital connections which help big ideas flourish into reality. With tickets going on sale for AgriFutures evokeᴬᴳ⋅ 2024, growᴬᴳ⋅'s Senior Manager, Arianna Sippel reflects on the...
Written by Arianna Sippel
Friday, 21 July 2023
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Solving scope 3 challenges: Geora seeks agribusiness collaborations
Geora is supporting businesses and producers in preparation for the sustainability metrics that will be required for future supplier decisions. The data-tracking company is seeking collaboration with companies looking to track scope 3 emissions and invest in better sustainability outcomes across their farmer network.
Written by Tim Vetter
Tuesday, 25 July 2023
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The Global Digital Farm: a cutting-edge testbed for the future of farming
Australia’s first fully automated hands-free commercial farm, the Global Digital Farm (GDF), a high-tech collaboration between Charles Sturt University and Food Agility CRC, celebrates its first birthday.
Written by Food Agility
Thursday, 3 August 2023
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FaBA’s $20M opportunity to unlock Australia’s food and beverage innovation
Find out more, FaBA is seeking new partners and projects with ‘strong innovation potential’ to drive Australia’s food and beverage manufacturing sector forward.
Written by Samantha Noon
Wednesday, 16 August 2023
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Agri Energy partnership opportunity: Germany-Australia collaborative programs gain traction
A collaborative network led by T+I in Germany, connecting global innovators to solve complex challenges with sustainable solutions.
Written by Judy Kennedy
Thursday, 14 September 2023