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Six innovations set to change the future of farming
Investment in research and development is sowing the seeds of a bright new future for Australia’s agricultural sector. Here’s a quick look at six agtech innovations that could change the way we farm in the years to come.

Digital deckhand helping to net data in real time
Australian-based Real Time Data is looking to take the paper out of paperwork for farmers with an electronic data collection system designed to capture key metrics on the go. After conquering the seas through their platform Deckhand, Real Time Data has joined AgriFutures growAG. to launch an opportunity that...

Two-part shearing solution geared to elevate wool industry, ready for investment
The Australian Wool Innovation and The University of Adelaide have two revolutionary opportunities to provide wool growers with alternative shearing solutions to the age-old practice. Request for Proposals are now open for interested commercial partners.

New ag innovation leader sees sector ready to launch
When it comes to innovation and technology in the agrifood sector, Australia is on the edge of immense opportunity despite a global downturn in investment in startups and scale-ups last year. That’s according to the new General Manager of AgriFutures Global Innovation Networks (GIN), Harriet Mellish.

Golden opportunity for investors to back Australia’s most profitable vege
The University of Tasmania has developed a biological inoculant to combat powdery scab, a root and tuber disease creating economic turmoil for potato growers. UTAS is now seeking commercial partners to license the product set to boost crop yield, quality and environmental sustainability.

Gaining traction on growᴬᴳ⋅: The secret sauce to a great opportunity
Raising funds for your startups – no matter what stage you are at – is no easy task. So, what tactics should you employ to attract the right investors to your funding round, or prospective strategic partners? growᴬᴳ⋅ contributor Judy Kennedy sat down with David Lord, Manager Engagement, growᴬᴳ⋅ to...

Keen to know if your research is on point? CSIRO’s ON Prime pre-accelerator is for you
CSIRO is searching for the next cohort of researchers ready to build the confidence and skills to undertake customer discovery and market validation activities that can take their research further. Here, four ON Prime alumni explain how CSIRO’s pre-accelerator delivers all that – and much more.

The new growᴬᴳ⋅ user portal – a new and improved way to navigate the world of agrifood innovation
growAG. has around 9000 users per month. More than 50 per cent of our site visitors are from global markets, which really broadens our reach. This is important, not just to drive investment, but to show innovators across the world that Australia has the infrastructure and mindset to foster...

How GrainInnovate and growᴬᴳ⋅ are building connections down under to solve global food challenges
The grain industry is a vital part of Australia’s economy, supplying 25% of the country’s agricultural gross value of production.
Nigel Hart, managing director of Australia’s Grain Research and Development Corporation (GRDC), says that given its important role in the food system — both at home and abroad — it’s...

Get ready; Meet 25 delegates heading to evokeᴬᴳ⋅ 2024 - and the partnerships they’re seeking
Are you gearing up for AgriFutures evokeAG. 2024 and looking to forge high-value partnerships? Let us introduce you to some of the delegate organisations who will be heading to Perth on 20-21 February 2024 – and explore the world leading research, technologies, and commercialisation opportunities they’re currently offering. And...