){kind=logo}
){kind=logo}
){kind=logo}
Robert Coe
When there's a better way: the power of automation in agriculture
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 effi ciency and sustainability of food production within Australia. Stacked Farm is a proud technology company developing end-to-end automation that helps redesign agricultural production systems. Its rationale is to unlock the full effi ciency of controlled production to consistently and reliably produce high quality produce for the consumer in an increasingly sustainable manner. Listen to what it actually takes to be successful and how technology might be used in the future.
Key Learnings
- The future of Australian agriculture is full of potential for those that embrace change
- Automation and robotics are tools not a panacea
- Your approach to problem solving is the biggest determinant of success
About Robert
Dr Robert Coe is an internationally recognised plant scientist with decades of applied research experience in crop improvement to address global food security. His early career was shaped by work at the International Rice Research Institute in the Philippines, where he undertook pioneering work to increase the efficiency and yield of rice production in Asia. As an early adopter of digital technologies, he oversaw the development of image-based capabilities to improve gene discovery, breeding and deliver new research insights.
As the former director of a National Infrastructure at Australia's Nation Science Agency (CSIRO) he brings extensive experience in industry-linked research and research translation working across sectors. Rob is now Chief Scientific Officer for Stacked Farm, an international technology company with headquarters in Australia. The company is developing and leveraging end-to-end automation to maximize the efficiency of crop production. He brings a distinctive skillset and intriguing ideas regarding the use of robotics and automation to improve the efficiency and sustainability of international food production.