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World-first yield forecasting technology offers avocado growers 93% accuracy
App delivers greater accuracy to count fruit on trees. UNE’s CropCount team is now looking for partners to help scale CropCount to bring this advantage to other producers.
Written by Casey Dunn
Wednesday, 19 May 2021

Innovative Aussie supply-chain monitoring solution keeping fresh food better for longer
Agritech startup is revolutionising the way we manage fresh food supply-chains. Monitoring technology, Escavox, is cutting food waste, protecting premiums.
Written by Casey Dunn
Wednesday, 19 May 2021

Thinking outside the (agriculture) box to drive ag innovation
The Australian Meat Processor Corporation approach to solving industry problems is lowering barriers to new players and increasing the potential for solutions.
Written by Megan Woodward
Wednesday, 19 May 2021

GRDC looks to double the grains industry’s current $15 billion value by 2030
GRDC is investing in RD&E that delivers impact on farm and supports the sector to better understand, grow and access these targets.
Wednesday, 19 May 2021

Novel fertility device set to drive value for thoroughbred breeding
AgriFutures Australia and the University of Newcastle seeking commercial partners for a stallion fertility test device to help boost thoroughbred breeding industry.
Written by Beverley Hadgraft
Monday, 24 May 2021

Investing for impact for Australia’s red meat sector
Meat & Livestock Australia Managing Director, Jason Strong shares his goals to beef up the livestock industry and why blue sky technologies and value-adding are key.
Written by Beverley Hadgraft
Tuesday, 1 June 2021

AgTech applications could revolutionise the cotton farming industry
Monash University Technology and game-design practices to reduce spray drift from agricultural pesticides, minimising impact on neighbouring crops and wildlife.
Written by Melanie Jenson
Thursday, 10 June 2021

World-first program delivers elite genetics for Manuka honey and oil production
ManukaLife is helping position Australia’s Manuka honey industry as a global leader, with the support of AgriFutures Australia – and a prosperous future ahead.
Written by Michelle Meehan
Thursday, 24 June 2021

Novel insect-based pet food range, BuggyBlend ready for commercialisation
BuggyBix has developed a novel insect-based pet food range – BuggyBlend opportunity awaits for commercial partners to assist in the scaling and distribution.
Written by Casey Dunn
Wednesday, 30 June 2021

Machine learning drives profitability for Australian grain growers
Australian grain growers are set to profit from a multi-million-dollar global investment in machine learning, led by Grains Research Development Corporation (GRDC).
Written by Beverley Hadgraft
Thursday, 15 July 2021