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Michael Macolino

Michael Macolino

Independent Advisor, AgriFood Tech Innovation and Investment

Driving sustainability in Agricultural Machinery

Agricultural machinery has a critical role on the farm and in the transition to sustainable agriculture. Michael Macolino will share how Agricultural OEMs are once again placing the tractor at the centre of an Agricultural revolution, to be platforms for digital enablement and sustainable farming practices.

The presentation will detail.

  • The sustainability drivers within the OEMs 
  • How they are approaching sustainable supply chains.
  • How they are innovating internally and acquiring technology.
  • How the OEMs will enable sustainable practices and profitability on farm. 

About Michael: 
Michael is a serial entrepreneur, operator and advisor, with a passion for redesigning the food system.
Beginning his entrepreneurial journey at 21, he founded five businesses over 15 years before switching to a focus on advisory and investment.
Since 2012, he has served as an advisor to startups, corporates, and governments, working on a diverse range of projects, including industry reports, capital raising campaigns, and board engagements.
His extensive experience in the AgriFood tech sector stems from his roles as the APAC Managing Director at SVG Ventures Thrive, Director for AgriFood tech at BDO, and Expert in Residence at the University of Adelaide's ThincLab AgTech Incubator.

 

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