A large language model like ChatGPT did not write this, or did it? Recently, Artificial Intelligence (AI) received another boost in interest and speculation. However, what it actually can do for agric
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This presentation will take a detailed look at Machinery sales for the 2024 calendar year complete with an update to June 2025. In addition, a review of the recently conducted Dealer Business Sentimen
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Yarning across history and into the future, this session will explore a new approach to Indigenous culture and farming, combining ancient knowledge and practices with new technology and insights. It b
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The Grain Producers Australia (GPA) Autonomous Farm Machinery Survey Report details the current attitudes of broadacre grain producers throughout Australia. The survey of producers was conducted as a
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This session explores how artificial intelligence and satellite data are reshaping agriculture from the soil up. From detecting nitrogen content and crop stress to predicting drought or disease risk,
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Drawing on his experience as both a farmer and trusted agri-consultant, Andrew McFadyen will reflect on the importance of continuous learning in a rapidly evolving industry. Speaking on behalf of Grow
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With Australia’s horticulture sector now valued at a record-breaking $17 billion and fresh produce exports nearing $3 billion, there’s never been a more exciting time to explore careers in fruits and
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Agtech is no longer a curiosity - it’s fast becoming a core part of bbusiness strategy for progressive producers. But with so much hype and conflicting advice in the market, how do you separate thesol
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This session you will hear from WA mixed cropping and livestock producer Belinda Lay on the value of gaining control over your own data to improve productivity and efficiencies. Belinda’s ability to a
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Australia exported a total of $74 billion in Food and Fibre exports in 2023-24, with Victoria contributing the most of any state at $20.1 billion, which is 27% of the total. Queensland was the next at
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The contribution of women to Australian agriculture has long been overlooked. As a result, their access to land other resources has been limited. Dr Lucie Newsome presents recent research from the Uni
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German agriculture stands for efficiency and sustainable management – significantly supported by digital technologies. Topics such as crop rotation, smart farming, and precision farming play a central
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A team of scientists on the front lines of climate change is helping nature heal itself. They know conflict better than almost any other researchers in the world. Forced out of Syria when a civil war
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In collaboration with the Rural Safety & Health Alliance (RSHA) the Farming and Fatigue: Growing Sensible Solutions project led by CQUniversity and AgHealth Australia aims to help industry understand,
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This session will bring together leaders across Victoria to explore how collaborative models - such as the Vic Hub - are driving innovation in agriculture. Drawing on insights from the Vic Hub framewo
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Join FCA CEO Natalie Collard and a dynamic panel of farmers - Michael Taylor, Georgia Beattie, and Brad Collins - as they discuss climate action through the lens of their diverse operations. Represent
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This panel discussion will begin with an inspiring story from Stephen Todd, founder of Volt Farmer. The Australia-Zambia Collaborative Clime Smart Farm Project is one of enterprise and ingenuity as tw
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Necessity-driven innovation has been at the heart of agriculture for generations and now farmers are developing their own tech and creating their own platforms for many reasons. Yes, the disconnect be
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This session focuses on the practical initiatives developed through Vic Hub's collaborative approach. It showcases technologies, practices, and strategies that farmers can implement to improve drought
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Effective field collection and testing of insect populations is critical to ensure Australia’s continued biosecurity and management of established pests. Detection and identification of insect species
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With a heightened awareness of the need for Australia to reduce carbon emissions and im-plement more sustainable technologies, there's no better time than now for the farming and agricultural communit
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RMIT University, with support from Food Agility CRC, is developing a digital twin model to help Australian stonefruit growers adapt to climate variability. The project uses photogrammetry to convert h
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The Future of Agrifood Tech: Embracing Emerging Technologies Globalisation alongside technology iteration is rapidly driving the emergence of new technologies at an unprecedented rate. While some rema
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The presentation dives into the science behind evapotranspiration (ET) and its role in precision agriculture. It highlights groundbreaking field-based ET measurement using high-frequency temperature t
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As climate volatility intensifies and traditional farming models are tested, Australian agriculture stands at a crossroads. In this dynamic presentation, Stephen Todd - regenerative development leader
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Agriculture careers cover a broad range of areas, from agronomy and animal health to agribusiness, communications and digital technologies. This session will show how people with a range of different
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Family Farm Succession can be a challenging aspect of multi-generational family farming. War stories of "succession done bad" are rampant across the globe and across sectors. Fear and the resulting
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What are the big issues facing Victorian farmers? From drought to renewable energy infrastructure and everything in between, this panel will cover views from the paddocks right across Victoria and sha
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Setting up the digital farm and utilising variable rate technology is essential to paving the way to autonomy. The Grain Automate variable rate workshops are designed to give growers practical tips on
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Set aside the hype and hot-topic and listen to an honest real-life example of how automation and robotics are being utilized today to improve the efficiency and sustainability of food production withi
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