Everyone knows fails are a part of life. But what you choose to learn from them is where the magic can happen. Dr. Robert Van Barneveld is the CEO of the Sunpork Group which is responsible for producing 20% of Australia’s pork. He’s joining Bryan Van Wyk, Operations Manager at Austral Fisheries on stage at evokeAG 2025. They’ll give an unfiltered look at agritech adoption across Australia’s agricultural supply chain and outline what wins they’ve had in their businesses as well as their ...

The carbon space can be a murky realm, with a lot of information delivered in many different ways. But what if it was reimagined altogether? Aviva Reed is an ecological artist, environmental book author, and an art science educator. She uses techniques such as art making, storytelling, and hands-on ecoliteracy to explore complexity, making scientific concepts accessible and beautiful. Aviva is coming to evokeAG. 2025 and as she shares with our contributor Jayne Cuddihy, she’s explor...

evokeAG. brings not just bright minds and thought leaders together but stretches our understanding of what’s happening in the world around us. In this episode we’re hearing from two seasoned evokeAG. speakers and attendees who are renowned for their ability to inspire, inform and push boundaries.Olympia Yarger is the Founder and CEO of Goterra and Adam Anders is the Managing Partner & Co-Founder of Anterra Capital. In this interview with Jayne Cuddihy the pair enforce the need f...

It’s only a matter of a couple of short months until the doors are opened on evokeAG. 2025 in Brisbane. With a terrific lineup of speakers around four topic threads, it’s going to take a team effort to keep everyone on track - so what better way than to bring in four event emcees!?Liz Brennan, Tim Hunt, Saron Berhane and Oli Le Lievre will not only direct some fabulous conversations, ask the hard questions, but promise authenticity with a splash of showmanship. Our contributor Jayne...

Jocie and Andrew Bates’ SwarmFarm has been leading the charge in agriculture’s approach to robotics for over 14 years not just in Australia, but overseas. And Andrew attributes much of that success to working closely with their clients, such as Western Australia’s Brad Jones. In this episode we’re exploring the relationship between the startup and their customer - what works, what hasn’t and why businesses that put their customers at the forefront of their business strategies leads ...

The relationship between potential investor and startup can sometimes be a courtship experience.You might start asking your friends before you venture on a first date. There’s the initial meeting and research. If there's a spark - well, more dates may follow - building trust, aligning ethics and serious investment. But if you don't make a good impression, you part ways and keep looking.Thankfully for Azaneo's Liam Hescock and Matthew Pryor from Tenacious Ventures it’s been a successful ...

There’s a sweet spot where innovation meets the needs of producers and more times than not, it means success for all involved. In this episode our contributor Jayne Cuddihy explores a brilliant collaboration to sustainably produce hydrogen between HydGene Renewables CEO and founder Dr Louise Brown and innovative New South Wales farmer Stuart Tait. They not only chat about the groundbreaking research being done on farm with hydrogen, but explore the explore the primary barriers preve...

Modern growers are spoilt for choice when it comes to new agtech opportunities, and yet some still baulk at uptake of it. This month we’re delving into how ag industries are bridging the adoption gap when it comes to agtech. In this conversation, our contributor Jayne Cuddihy spoke to Jenn Honnery, the CEO of the Bowen Gumlu Growers Association and large-scale Queensland mango farmer Ben Martin about what opportunities they see in the agtech space and how they encourage people to br...

There’s no argument that women are putting forward ideas and research that offer scalable solutions, but why are some of these cutting-edge ideas being overlooked? Is it a gender issue, a communication problem or a matter of self-selecting out of bigger plays? In this episode we’re delving into the concept of ‘think bigger, sooner’, with a particular focus on women working in the agrifood and technology sectors. To mull over the issue our contributor Jayne Cuddihy is joined by Dr Kerstin Petr...

In this episode we’re taking a look at the visibility of women and diversity of roles in the workplace with two of the finalists in the AgriFutures Australia Catalyst program. Nikki Davey is the Co-Founder and CEO of Grown Not Flown and Dr Nasim Amiralian is a group leader of the Bio inspired materials group at the University of Queensland. As our contributor Jayne Cuddihy discovered in their conversation, Nikki and Nasim have some incredible insights into how women can become more ...

Consumer trust is hard won and fragile. In this episode you’ll hear a panel discussion called ‘In Innovation we trust’ which lifts the lid on the role technology and innovation can play in building and protecting consumer trust in good times and in bad. It was facilitated by Catherine Marriott OAM, a 2024 Nuffield Scholar and includes insights from Gaethan Cutri, Director Cutri Fruit, Lauren Mackenzie, Lead Sustainability Manager for Forests, Land and Agriculture, Coles, Dr Keiren Moffat...

On paper, decarbonisation programs to reduce scope 3 emissions on-farm sound like the best option for our producers, our industry and our planet; but what do they look like in practice?In this episode, we share a panel discussion recorded live at evokeAG 2024, facilitated by Devon Long, General Manager, Asia Pacific, Regrow Ag. Devon is joined in conversation with Ben Fargher, Environmental Markets Lead, APAC, Cargill and Bjorn Reijnen, APAC Sustainability Program Manager, Cargill. This inter...

This series was recorded live at evokeAG. 2024 in Perth and explores the exceptional edge of agrifood tech innovation and a relentless pursuit of innovation at a critical juncture in time.Circular economy is a familiar term, and one that is often synonymous with industry waste systems. But we can’t just recycle our way out of the waste crisis we are in. What if this limited interpretation is limiting the potential of a truly circular system to stop waste before it starts?In this panel di...

This series was recorded live at evokeAG. 2024 in Perth and explores the exceptional edge of agrifood tech innovation and a relentless pursuit of innovation at a critical juncture in time.The Australian biofuels industry also finds itself at a serious crossroads. To date, government support and subsidies designed to boost innovation and scale for biofuel producers and end-users has been key, but what comes next. This episode is a live recording of a conversation at evoke24 titled Ready f...

This series was recorded live at evokeAG 2024 in Perth and explores the exceptional edge of agrifood tech innovation and a relentless pursuit of innovation at a critical juncture in time.Food fraud costs the industry $40 billion per year. How, and where in the supply chain can technology help avoid this waste? How can it deliver consistent and high-quality products to consumers, while preventing recalls?Hear the amazing story behind one of the most exciting agrifood tech innovations in years ...

This series was recorded live at evokeAG. 2024 in Perth and explores the exceptional edge of agrifood tech innovation and a relentless pursuit of innovation at a critical juncture in time.With over 70% of Australian agricultural produce exported down long and disparate supply chains, keeping track of Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions is as complex as it is important for primary producers.This episode includes two audio features. First, a presentation by Australia’s pre-eminent sustainability academi...

Spotting a gap in the market is one thing, building a solution and making it pay is completely another. In this episode you’ll hear a panel discussion; 'Bleeding Edge: Securing a Premium,' where panellists reflect on what worked and what didn’t during their own startup journeys. It’s facilitated by Julie Hirsch, Co-Founder of both Eloments Natural Vitamin Tea and Mullin.RELATED: Five agrifood innovators share how they score a premiumThis discussion includes insights from Natalie Sarich-D...

This series was recorded live at evokeAG. 2024 in Perth and explores the exceptional edge of agrifood tech innovation and a relentless pursuit of innovation at a critical juncture in time.Market access, cost of inputs, logistics, supply and demand all influence who benefits most as food and fibre moves through the supply chain.This is a recorded panel session; 'Price maker, or price taker? Unlocking the potential of more equitable agrifood supply chains.'The conversation involves Cressida Cai...

This series was recorded live at evokeAG. 2024 in Perth and explores the exceptional edge of agrifood tech innovation and a relentless pursuit of innovation at a critical juncture in time. The power of artificial intelligence (AI) seems boundless, as do the opportunities it presents for improved efficiency, production, and resilience across the agrifood supply chain. But how can industry responsibly harness AI-driven innovation to unlock a lasting, positive legacy? This is a re...

Biologicals have attracted a lot of attention, but widespread adoption and scalability remains a challenge. In this episode you’ll hear from industry experts, producers and academics in panel discussion, 'Biologicals- Where to from here?'It’s facilitated by Ethy Levy, Founder and CEP Impact Innovation Trust and includes insights from Dr Pam Marrone, Co-Founder and Executive Chair, Invasive Species Corporation, Rebecca Russell, Managing Director and Partner, Boston Consulting Group, Nitin Vais...