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| Didn't work the first time? Innovating from mistakes with Bryan Van Wyk and Dr Robert van Barneveld | 01 Jan 2025 | 00:27:03 | |
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 fails. They joined our contributor Jayne Cuddihy in a candid conversation about business, innovation and personal goals. We look forward to seeing you in Brisbane for evokeAG. 2025. In the meantime, catch up on the other conversations about sustainability, climate resilience and the role of agtech in meeting those challenges from here. | |||
| Carbon reimagined with Aviva Reed | 18 Dec 2024 | 00:29:55 | |
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 exploring the world of carbon and its role in the ecosystem in new and brilliant ways. We look forward to seeing you in Brisbane for evokeAG. 2025. In the meantime, catch up on the other conversations about sustainability, climate resilience and the role of agtech in meeting those challenges from here. | |||
| 'We invented the clothesline!', with Olympia Yarger and Adam Anders | 04 Dec 2024 | 00:21:24 | |
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 for Australians to appreciate the full breadth of expertise and innovation in our country.
We look forward to seeing you in Brisbane for evokeAG. 2025. In the meantime, catch up on the other conversations about sustainability, climate resilience and the role of agtech in meeting those challenges from here. | |||
| Setting the stage with Oli Le Lievre and Liz Brennan | 20 Nov 2024 | 00:31:19 | |
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 Cuddihy sat down with Liz and Oli to mull over what we can expect from them at evokeAG. 2025. We look forward to seeing you in Brisbane for evokeAG. 2025. In the meantime, catch up on the other conversations about sustainability, climate resilience and the role of agtech in meeting those challenges from here. | |||
| Customer is king with Andrew Bate and Brad Jones | 30 Oct 2024 | 00:23:48 | |
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 to success. 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. Tickets are now on sale for evokeAG. 2025 to be held on 18-19 February 2025 in Brisbane, Queensland. Following a sell-out event in 2024 we are encouraging delegates to secure their tickets, flights and accommodation early. We look forward to seeing you in Brisbane for evokeAG. 2025. In the meantime, catch up on the other conversations about sustainability, climate resilience and the role of agtech in meeting those challenges from here. | |||
| Building relationships: Liam Hescock and Matthew Pryor | 16 Oct 2024 | 00:29:16 | |
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 courtship that’s led to a great business relationship. As our contributor Jayne Cuddihy found out, there’s hard work in maintenance, just like any other serious relationship. Tickets are now on sale for evokeAG. 2025 to be held on 18-19 February 2025 in Brisbane, Queensland. Following a sell-out event in 2024 we are encouraging delegates to secure their tickets, flights and accommodation early. We look forward to seeing you in Brisbane for evokeAG. 2025. In the meantime, catch up on the other conversations about sustainability, climate resilience and the role of agtech in meeting those challenges from here. | |||
| Agtech and renewables with Dr Louise Brown and Stuart Tait | 03 Oct 2024 | 00:30:40 | |
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 preventing widespread adoption of agtech innovations among producers. We look forward to seeing you in Brisbane for evokeAG. 2025. In the meantime, catch up on the other conversations about sustainability, climate resilience and the role of agtech in meeting those challenges from here. | |||
| Breaking down the barriers to agtech adoption with Jenn Honnery and Ben Martin | 19 Sep 2024 | 00:28:21 | |
Modern growers are spoilt for choice when it comes to new agtech opportunities, and yet some still baulk at uptake of it. We look forward to seeing you in Brisbane for evokeAG. 2025. In the meantime, catch up on the other conversations about sustainability, climate resilience and the role of agtech in meeting those challenges from here. | |||
| Think bigger, sooner with Dr Kerstin Petroll and Sam Sneddon | 22 Aug 2024 | 00:27:26 | |
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? We look forward to seeing you in Brisbane for evokeAG. 2025. In the meantime, catch up on the other conversations about sustainability, climate resilience and the role of agtech in meeting those challenges from here. | |||
| Visibility of women with Nikki Davey and Dr Nasim Amiralian | 15 Aug 2024 | 00:26:49 | |
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 visible and take others along for the ride. Nasim and Nikki are finalists in the AgriFutures Australia and AgriFutures growAG. Catalyst program. It’s designed to empower female leaders in the agriculture and technology sectors, bolstering not only their networks and capabilities but provides a vital platform for advancing their research or technological innovations to the next phase of development. We look forward to seeing you in Brisbane for evokeAG. 2025. In the meantime, catch up on the other conversations about sustainability, climate resilience and the role of agtech in meeting those challenges from here. | |||
| Ready for take-off? The state of play for the biofuels industry | 01 Aug 2024 | 01:04:06 | |
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 for takeoff: the state of play for the biofuels industry. It was facilitated by Alexandra Gartmann, director Australian Farm Institute and non-executive director, Nufarm and included Brad Jones, Director, Bungulla Farming, Fanny Mattens, Head of Strategic Development and Sustainability for Australia and the Pacific, Airbus, Brianna Peake, Chief Stakeholder Relations, Sustainability and Strategy Officer, CBH and Stefan Vogel, General Manager, RaboResearch Australia and New Zealand, Rabobank. Tickets are now on sale for evokeAG. 2025 to be held on 18-19 February 2025 in Brisbane, Queensland. Following a sell-out event in 2024 we are encouraging delegates to secure their tickets, flights and accommodation early. | |||
| Biologicals - where to from here? | 01 Aug 2024 | 00:59:11 | |
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 Vaish, Business Development Agriculture, Ginkgo Bioworks and Mick Wettenhall, Director Weemabah Pastoral Co and Co-Founder and Head of Grower Success, Loam Bio. | |||
| Price maker, or price taker? Unlocking the potential of more equitable agrifood supply chains | 01 Aug 2024 | 01:00:36 | |
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 Cains, Pecora Dairy, Professor Philip Howard, Michigan State University, Nick Stamatiou, CEO Whole, and Leith Teakle, Geraldton Fishermen’s Co-operative and is facilitated by Tim Hunt from Tim Hunt Consulting. | |||
| Scope 3 in action: How are producers reducing on-farm emissions in Australian cropping businesses? | 01 Aug 2024 | 00:54:46 | |
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. | |||
| Beyond waste: From obsolenscence to value creation | 01 Aug 2024 | 00:59:04 | |
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 discussion, listen to industry thought leaders, Huia Adkins, the Sustainability Business Group Leader and Technical Director - Circular Economy, GHD, Antony Yousefian, The First 30 Ventures, Edwina Beveridge, Co-Owner of Blantyre Farms, and Professor Navid Moheimani from Murdoch University. Their conversation is facilitated by Julie Hirsch, Eloments Natural Vitamin Tea. | |||
| Innovating for good: How agrifood tech can digitise food supply chains and reduce food waste | 01 Aug 2024 | 00:20:50 | |
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 with one of evokeAG 2024’s keynote speakers, food systems entrepreneur Abi Ramanan. | |||
| In innovation we trust: a discussion on what happens when consumer trust is broken | 01 Aug 2024 | 01:02:27 | |
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. | |||
| The great balancing act: AI, the possibilities and the responsibilities | 01 Aug 2024 | 01:04:41 | |
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 recording of the great balancing act: AI, the possibilities, and the responsibilities from evokeAG. 2024 featuring Nicolas Martelli, ZoomAgri, Abi Ramanan, Food Systems Entrepreneur, Ponsi Trivisvavet, Inari, and Dr Thijs van Leeuwen, Director of Product Planet. Their conversation is facilitated by Nina Schick, founder Tamang Ventures. | |||
| Bleeding Edge: Securing a premium | 01 Aug 2024 | 01:05:00 | |
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. | |||
| Quantifying your emissions; and Leaders and Laggards | 01 Aug 2024 | 01:18:51 | |
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 academic Richard Eckard. He highlights the important role of an agreed, accessible, and user-friendly greenhouse gas accounting framework. Professor Eckard then joined discussion, 'Leaders and Laggards: Pathways to a more sustainable agrifood landscape' including Jacqui Biddulph a dairy farmer and steering committee member for Australian Dairy Sustainability Framework, David Messina, the Co Founder and CEO of Rumin8, and Charlotte Weston, Global Sustainability Director EY. Their conversation is facilitated by Jackson Hewett, Head of Content for Auctions Plus. | |||
| Mind bending AI: The edge of possibility | 25 Jul 2024 | 00:34:12 | |
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. Nina Schick is a pioneering Generative AI or artificial intelligence expert and has made a name for herself demonstrating how this emerging field will change humanity. As one of the keynote speakers of evokeAG. 2024, Nina explores the future of AI and discovers what it means for the way we produce, trade and consume food and agricultural commodities. | |||
| Innovation and collaboration: Solving Western Australia’s agriculture and food challenges | 25 Jul 2024 | 00:55:35 | |
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. In this episode you’ll hear a fascinating panel discussion called Innovation and collaboration: Solving Western Australia’s agriculture and food challenges. It’s a case study on how industry is seeking innovative solutions to boost productivity, efficiency and meet future ESG outcomes in a challenging and changing climate. | |||
| Mining and agriculture: Shared challenges, shared knowledge, shared bounty | 25 Jul 2024 | 00:22:00 | |
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. We’ve golden soil and wealth for toil, but how do you thrive when you’re sharing both? Mining and agriculture are both industry titans in Australia, and with access to water, land and labour being critical to success, they share similar challenges. This fireside chat unpacks this, the learnings, and the opportunities that lie in co-existence for these two innovative industries. Featuring Rebecca Tomkinson, the CEO, The Chamber of Minerals and Energy of Western Australia, it’s facilitated by Tim Hunt, from Tim Hunt Consulting. | |||
| The convergence of cultural IP and western innovation | 18 Jul 2024 | 01:02:27 | |
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 depth and value of cultural IP to western businesses is proving invaluable- but how can it be done in a mutually beneficial way? The need to share knowledge and networks is increasing, so how can the convergence of cultural IP and western innovation can give Australian agrifood enterprises an internationally unique edge? In this session, John Gibbs from the Spinifex Brewing Co, Amanda Healy from Kirrikin, Darryl Lyons, Co-Founder and Chief Rainmaker, Rainstick and Oral McGuire, Founding Director, Noongar Landholder Enterprises have an enlightening discussion around some of the issues and the potential of strengthening those ties. Their conversation is facilitated by Dr Terri Janke, Owner and Solicitor Director of Terri Janke and Company
Tickets are now on sale for evokeAG 2025 to be held on 18-19 February 2025 in Brisbane, Queensland. Following a sell-out event in 2024 we are encouraging delegates to secure their tickets, flights and accommodation early. | |||
| Natural capital: An opportunity ripe for the picking | 18 Jul 2024 | 01:02:30 | |
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. Natural capital is the phrase on everyone’s lips, but taking it from a concept to achieving tangible, valuable outcomes is challenging. Appetite from the corporate sector to engage with nature-based projects on farm is increasing, so how do producers leverage this and walk the talk? This episode is a dynamic exploration of the issues with Catherine Bell, a partner ESG and Climate Services, RSM Australia, Bob Nixon, Director, GRDC, and Farmer, Bunketch Ag, Heechung Sung, Head of Natural Capital Investments, Clean Energy Finance Corporation and Nicole Yazbek-Martin, Head of Taxonomy and Natural Capital, Australian Sustainable Finance Institute. Their conversation is facilitated by Jackson Hewett, head of content, Auctions Plus. Tickets are now on sale for evokeAG 2025 to be held on 18-19 February 2025 in Brisbane, Queensland. Following a sell-out event in 2024 we are encouraging delegates to secure their tickets, flights and accommodation early. | |||
| Pooling our resources towards a collaborative investment landscape | 18 Jul 2024 | 01:01:51 | |
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. As private equity investment in agrifood technology, innovation, and enterprise increases, how will the role of venture capital change? This panel discussion includes leading international agrifood tech VCs and top tier and private equity investors including Adam Anders, co founder and managing partner, Anterra Capital, Sarah Nolet, Co-Founder and Managing Partner, Tenacious Ventures, Ryan Rakestraw, director Temasek, and Chris Thomas, director at Wollemi Capital. Their conversation is facilitated by Robyn O’Brien, the author of Seeding Innovation Tickets are now on sale for evokeAG 2025 to be held on 18-19 February 2025 in Brisbane, Queensland. Following a sell-out event in 2024 we are encouraging delegates to secure their tickets, flights and accommodation early. | |||
| The Great Exchange | 18 Jul 2024 | 00:30:25 | |
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 pursuit of innovation continues at a breakneck pace as we teeter on the edge of ecological, environmental, and economic uncertainty. So, with all the ideas, money, and power in the world, how does Australia use its exceptional edge to be a global leader in agricultural production and sustainability? In this episode Olympia Yarger, Founder and CEO of GOTERRA and Justin Webb, Co-Founder and Executive Chairman of AgriWebb, come together to ruminate on this question critical to the future of the sector. Their conversation is facilitated by Bryce Ives. | |||
| Agrifood systems: Balancing the social tensions and emissions budget | 18 Jul 2024 | 00:21:26 | |
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. When it comes to our remaining global emissions budget, things are tight. In a world of significant socio-economic pressures, how do we maintain productivity while reducing our environmental footprint? Dr Lewis Akenji is the managing director of the Hot or Cool Institute and as a keynote speaker at evokeAG. 2024 presented on balancing the social tensions and emissions budgets. Tickets are now on sale for evokeAG 2025 to be held on 18-19 February 2025 in Brisbane, Queensland. Following a sell-out event in 2024 we are encouraging delegates to secure their tickets, flights and accommodation early. | |||
| Hylo Ag's circular economy with Natalie Bell | 11 Jul 2024 | 00:15:10 | |
This series was recorded live at evokeAG. 2024 in Perth and explores the exceptional edge of agrifood. The remarkable world of circular economies was one of the hot topics of evokeAG. 2024, with plenty of panel discussions and keynote speakers touching on it. However, the work being done by Natalie Bell, founder of Hylo Ag and one of evokeAG.'s 2024 Future Young Leaders is a fantastic case study. As Natalie explained to our contributor Jayne Cuddihy, Hylo Ag is a startup aiming to provide a recycling pathway for livestock ear tags. | |||
| The potential of biologicals for Australia with Dr Pam Marrone and Dennis Donohue | 04 Jul 2024 | 00:21:59 | |
This series was recorded live at evokeAG. 2024 in Perth and explores the exceptional edge of agrifood From pharmaceuticals to agriculture, biologicals offer promising avenues for sustainable and effective solutions. In this episode our contributor Jayne Cuddihy unravels the complexities and potentials of biologicals through insightful discussions with two experts in the field. | |||
| Growing our food future with Fern Ho | 27 Jun 2024 | 00:25:55 | |
Fern Ho’s love of food was inconveniently disrupted when she developed food intolerances as an adult. This led her on a quest to better understand the provenance of food, while co-founding an alternative protein startup, The Leaf Protein Co. Now, the business is at the forefront of what Australia can do to help meet global market demands to address changing dietary trends and needs. She spoke to our contributor Jayne Cuddihy on her remarkable journey. | |||
| Navigating Cultural IP with Darryl Lyons and Dr Terri Janke | 20 Jun 2024 | 00:29:55 | |
Despite being a fascinating subject, Cultural IP is quite often an uncomfortable place to do business. Darryl Lyons, chief rainmaker at Rainstick and Dr Terri Janke, owner and solicitor director of Terri Janke and Company are not only passionate about the protection of Australian Indigenous Cultural IP but have dedicated their careers to helping to educate others around what it means. | |||
| From startup to scaleup with Phil Livingston and John Pattinson | 13 Jun 2024 | 00:26:50 | |
There’s a certain exhilaration that creeps in when a startup becomes a scaleup. In this episode we’re hearing from two Queensland-based agtech companies who’ve done exactly that and attended evokeAG 2024 as exhibitors in the inaugural Scaleup Station. Phil Livingston from AgBot and John Pattinson, Chief Development Officer from Goanna Ag told our contributor Jayne Cuddihy that collaboration has been a huge part of their success. | |||
| Social impact with Abi Ramanan and Julie Hirsch | 06 Jun 2024 | 00:28:40 | |
Around the world, agrifood entrepreneurs are addressing social impact, but often in isolation. How can we bring these ideas together and make impact collaboratively? Abi Ramanan is a food systems entrepreneur and Julie Hersch, is Co-Founder of both Eloments Natural Vitamin Tea and Mullin. | |||
| Global sustainability with Charlotte Weston and Justin Webb | 30 May 2024 | 00:27:52 | |
Global sustainability requirements can be a tricky area to navigate, especially when you are a scaleup operating across global boundaries. So, let’s put in practical terms! | |||
| Regenerate or die: Talking dirt with Antony Yousefian and Tegan Nock | 23 May 2024 | 00:33:08 | |
To say the two guests in this episode are passionate about soil is an understatement. | |||
| What's next for Australia's startups with Ryan Rakestraw and Matt Macfarlane | 16 May 2024 | 00:24:58 | |
Part of the magic of evokeAG is the conversations around global food production and how we can do it better - with more collaboration and innovation. | |||
| A sustainable legacy with Dave McKeon from Elders | 09 May 2024 | 00:23:40 | |
Since the inception of the evokeAG, Elders has played a pivotal role in bringing the event together. | |||
| Leading the charge with Sally-Ann Williams and Olympia Yarger | 02 May 2024 | 00:36:27 | |
The startup ecosystem can be a brutal realm. The ability to think outside the box, pivot, dream big, spend small and negotiate change is really only the tip of the iceberg. Olympia Yarger, founder and CEO of Goterra and Sally-Ann Williams, CEO of Cicada Innovation not only have taken this challenges head on, but thrived. However, is it what it seems? | |||
| evokeAG 2025 is heading to Queensland with Julia Spicer and Salvo Vitelli | 25 Apr 2024 | 00:24:54 | |
The evokeAG event may have only just wrapped up in Perth for another year, but planning is already underway for next year’s premier agrifood innovation event. And where else, but Queensland? The Sunshine State. | |||
| Feeding the world one gene at a time with Tress Walmsley and Ponsi Trivisvavet | 18 Apr 2024 | 00:28:43 | |
Did you know that wheat genes are five times more complex than a human's? Innovation knows no world boundaries and there’s no better example than how Australia's first gene edited wheat variety is being developed. | |||
| Embracing the future with Nina Schick and Phil Morle | 11 Apr 2024 | 00:36:22 | |
With a showcase lineup of speakers at evokeAG 2024, the event highlighted Asia Pacific’s exceptional edge to the world, helping delegates find their cutting edge. Centre stage was Nina Schick, a pioneering artificial intelligence expert, exploring how the emerging field of artificial intelligence will change humanity. Phil is a Partner at Main Sequence Ventures, an Australian based venture capital firm attached to the CSIRO. | |||
| BONUS: Australia's Food and Beverage Accelerator - $20M second investment round | 20 Sep 2023 | 00:23:05 | |
The food and beverage sector is Australia’s largest manufacturing industry, worth more than $132 billion, accounting for 32% of total manufacturing turnover, and employing more than 270,000 people. Yet, the advent of COVID-19, rising climate volatility and geopolitical tensions, have underscored the imperative for more resilient and innovative food systems. | |||
| Agronomeye's third eye view | 13 Jul 2023 | 00:26:38 | |
Have you ever heard of the concept of a digital twin? In this episode we’re hearing from Stu Adam, one of the Co-Founders of Agronomeye. Agronomeye is a business that creates incredibly detailed maps and models of farms, helping landowners and managers understand what's going on across their property so they can make better decisions. As an entrepreneur in the purest sense of the word, CEO Stu Adam has a background in journalism and admits he was more into surfing than agriculture. Perhaps it’s his ability to adapt that’s seen him revolutionise aerial mapping. | |||
| Taking the long way round with Adam Anders | 12 Jul 2023 | 00:23:48 | |
Adam Anders is the Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Anterra Capital, a venture capital fund focussing on investing in innovative companies that are transforming the safety, security and sustainability of global food. | |||
| Connecting global innovation with growAG. | 29 Jun 2023 | 00:20:29 | |
Finding world-leading agrifood research expertise, and research, investment and commercialisation opportunities easily, let alone in one easy-to-use location, has always been a challenge – until AgriFutures growAG. growAG is helping to connect its users, researchers, investors, innovators, thought leaders and commercial partners from around Australia and across the globe with agrifood innovation, expertise and opportunities. By shortening the time it can take to find and connect with strategic partners, its’ helping increase dealflow and drive value on-farm through the development and adoption of game changing technologies. | |||
| The risk and rewards of renewables | 22 Jun 2023 | 01:18:33 | |
As the transition from fossil fuels to renewables gathers pace globally, we brought together different perspectives in a breakout session at evokeAG 2023 in Adelaide. From those who’ve commercialised renewable fuels on a large scale, to the challenges of sustaining biofuels at a local level, our panellists shared the challenges and opportunities in the production and application of sustainable fuel sources. Before the live recording of the discussion, evokeAG contributor, Jayne Cuddihy, sat down with Cassian Drew, Managing Partner at Acclimate Partners, and Steven Hobbs, a farm owner and manager who is a passionate user and producer of alternative fuels, to find out a bit more about how they are contributing to the transition from fossil fuels to renewables. | |||
| What will it take to satisfy the growing global appetite for protein? | 21 Jun 2023 | 00:38:21 | |
With an expected two billion extra people to feed by 2050, coupled with changing tastes and dietary preferences, there is a growing global demand for more protein, produced more sustainably and from a wider variety of sources. So how, as a global community are we going to achieve that? In this episode we’re exploring what it will take to satisfy the growing global appetite for protein. | |||
| Understanding the global landscape and opportunities for biologicals | 20 Jun 2023 | 00:46:00 | |
Globally, research and investment into biological solutions to improve soil and plant health is accelerating exponentially. | |||
| Feeding the modern world with Syngenta's Alexander Tokarz | 20 Jun 2023 | 00:23:25 | |
How does an engineer end up crystal ball gazing for next gen plant breeding on a global scale? By thinking outside the box of course! | |||