Program

8:00 am
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Registrations Open

8:00 am
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Registrations Open

Register your attendance at the Digital Agrifood Summit and network with colleagues over a coffee before the Summit begins.
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8:45 am
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Welcome To Country

8:45 am
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Welcome To Country

'Yindyamarra Winhanganha'‍ is the wisdom of respectfully knowing how to live well in a world worth living in. We pay our respect to all First Nations elders both past and present, and in particular acknowledge the Wiradjuri people of Australia, who are the traditional custodians of the land where the Digital Agrifood Summit is held.
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9:00 am
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Opening Address

9:00 am
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Opening Address

Welcome to the Digital Agrifood Summit, delivered by Charles Sturt University's Vice Chancellor, Prof Renée Leon PSM.
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9:10 am
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Government Address

9:10 am
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Government Address

A pre-recorded address from The Hon. Murray Watt, Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
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9:20 am
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Keynote Address

9:20 am
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Keynote Address

Delivered by CEO of Alberta Innovates, Laura Kilcrease
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9:45 am
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Morning Tea

9:45 am
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Morning Tea

Sponsored by Anomaly Software, take a short break to grab a coffee and a snack, and network with colleagues.
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10:15 am
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Session One: Show Me The Money

Sponsored by AgTech Finder
10:15 am
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Session One: Show Me The Money

Sponsored by AgTech Finder
Digital technology promises to increase efficiency and productivity, thereby improving profits and helping redirect resources to other operational requirements. But where is the evidence, and just how profitable can adopting technology be for producers? This session will examine what producers can expect when investing in digital technology on-farm and will explore what Australia’s agriculture industry may look like in ten years' time.
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10:20 am
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Keynote

10:20 am
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Keynote

Michael Whitehead is Executive Director for Agribusiness Industry Insights for ANZ. Michael's presentation will focus on how current industry-based trends are influencing profitability in the agribusiness sector.
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10:35 am
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Case Study

10:35 am
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Case Study

Jacquie McGlade is the Co-Founder and Chief Scientific Officer of Downforce Technologies. Jacquie's presentation will provide valuable real-word context to how technology is being deployed to increase profitability on-farm.
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10:50 am
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Panel Response

10:50 am
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Panel Response

This panel discussion brings together a formidable line-up of experts to explore how technology will increase profitability for producers in the future. Beginning with a statement of intent from each panellist, the purpose of this discussion is to look at what's on the horizon and how, as an industry, we'll get there. Delegates will learn about the influence Artificial Intelligence (AI) will have, what tech will be developed between now and then, how we can ensure producers aren't left behind, and what role the finance sector will have in determining technology adoption.
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11:45 am
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Lunch Break

11:45 am
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Lunch Break

Featuring a live broadcast from the ABC NSW Country Hour. Enjoy an early lunch and explore over 25 AgTech companies in the exhibition hall.
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12:45 pm
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Session Two: Ambition into Action

Sponsored by Digital Earth Australia
12:45 pm
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Session Two: Ambition into Action

Sponsored by Digital Earth Australia
Australia's agrifood sector has laid out its ambition: to become a $100bn industry by 2030. Data sharing and whole-of-farm connectivity will be vital to unlocking the full value of our digital future, and reaching that target. There are opportunities for increased profit, but there are challenges to embracing change too. This session will examine how Australian agriculture can turn ambition into action.
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12:50 pm
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Keynote

12:50 pm
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Keynote

Warren Jennings is the Head of Industry Growth in Telstra's Enterprise division. His presentation will provide insight into Telstra's approach to solving the challenges of transitioning to a fully digital future.
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1:15 pm
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Case Study

1:15 pm
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Case Study

Chris Claridge has an extensive business and academic background and is passionate about how the primary sector can embrace the digital world. As Chair of the Trust Alliance New Zealand, Chris's presentation will detail the approach New Zealand's agricultural sector has taken in terms of data sharing and privacy.
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1:30 pm
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Panel Response

1:30 pm
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Panel Response

Members of this panel discussion will examine how sharing data and knowledge can achieve our industry's ambition to become a $100bn industry by 2030. Beginning with a statement of intent from each panellist, the purpose of this discussion is to look at what's on the horizon and how, as an industry, we'll get there. This session will feature four different perspectives; including a fifth-generation farmer, what's being achieved at either end of the business scale - the start-up compared to the major Australian corporation - and perspective on secure, confident data-sharing.
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2:15 pm
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Afternoon Tea

2:15 pm
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Afternoon Tea

Enjoy a short break before joining the showcases or attending a tour of the Global Digital Farm
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2:45 pm
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Guided Tour: Global Digital Farm

2:45 pm
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Guided Tour: Global Digital Farm

Get your boots dirty on a guided tour of the Global Digital Farm. Select the 'Tours' tab to learn more.
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2:45 pm
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Innovation Showcases

2:45 pm
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Innovation Showcases

Presentations of the latest research and innovation, real world case-studies, and panel discussions responding to the theme 'Paddock to Profit'. Select the 'Showcases' tab to learn more. Sponsored by SunRice.
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4:30 pm
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Closing Address

4:30 pm
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Closing Address

Delivered by Richard Norton, Chief Executive of Food Agility CRC
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4:35 pm
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Day One Close

4:35 pm
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Day One Close

The main agenda of Day One of the Digital Agrifood Summit concludes, stay on-campus to explore the Exhibition Hall, or catch a shuttle bus back to town to get ready for the Gulbali Stargrazing at 18:30.
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6:30 pm
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Gulbali Stargrazing Gala

6:30 pm
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Gulbali Stargrazing Gala

Come and experience a night of networking under the stars whilst enjoying extraordinary views and tantalise your tastebuds with the best produce the Riverina has to offer.
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6:45 pm
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Smoking and Cleansing Ceremony

6:45 pm
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Smoking and Cleansing Ceremony

The Welcome to Country and the Smoking and Cleansing ceremonies at Food I Am will be offered by Senior Wiradjuri Elder, Uncle Pat Connolly.
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7:30 am
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Networking Breakfast

7:30 am
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Networking Breakfast

Presented by growAG, the networking breakfast is a fantastic opportunity to connect with industry, government and local producers ahead of day two of the Summit.
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9:00 am
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Registrations and Morning Tea

9:00 am
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Registrations and Morning Tea

Sponsored by Bega Group, fuel up for Day Two of the Digital Agrifood Summit
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9:50 am
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Government Address

9:50 am
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Government Address

Delivered by the Secretary of the Department Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Adam Fennessy PSM
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10:00 am
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Industry Address

10:00 am
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Industry Address

Delivered by Executive Director of the Australian Farm Institute, Richard Heath.
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10:15 am
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Session Three: Eyes on Export

Sponsored by the Cool Soil Initiative
10:15 am
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Session Three: Eyes on Export

Sponsored by the Cool Soil Initiative
Australia has a reputation of being a clean, green producer of high-quality products. As new regulatory requirements emerge from different importing countries, this session will define why demonstrating our sustainability credentials is not only important for consumer confidence, but also necessary for new and continued market access.
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10:15 am
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Keynote

10:15 am
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Keynote

As the first Special Representative for Australian Agriculture, Su McCluskey works to promote the sector through the Australian Government’s Global Agriculture Leadership Initiative. Su's presentation will focus on how storytelling plays an important role in promoting Australian products in international markets.
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10:35 am
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Case Study

10:35 am
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Case Study

David Statham is the co-founder of FibreTrace Technologies with his wife Danielle. He is also co-owner of the Sundown Pastoral Company and Good Earth Cotton. Together they have created one of the world’s most renowned sustainable agricultural enterprises. David's presentation will outline how they are using new technology to prove their sustainability credentials on the global stage.
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11:00 am
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Panel Response

11:00 am
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Panel Response

A mix of Australian and International guests will join this panel discussion to explore how technology will increase profitability for producers in the future. Beginning with a statement of intent from each panellist, the purpose of this discussion is to look at what's on the horizon and how, as an industry, we'll get there. Delegates will learn how the industry can prepare for mandatory ESG reporting from the perspective of a policy expert, an Australian beef producer and a technology analyst. Their views will be complemented by the Special Representative of Australian Agriculture.
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11:45 am
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Lunch Break

11:45 am
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Lunch Break

Enjoy an early lunch and explore over 25 AgTech companies in the exhibition hall.
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12:45 pm
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Guided Tour: Global Digital Farm

12:45 pm
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Guided Tour: Global Digital Farm

Get your boots dirty on a guided tour of the Global Digital Farm. Select the 'Tours' tab to learn more.
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12:45 pm
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Innovation Showcases

12:45 pm
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Innovation Showcases

Presentations of the latest research and innovation, real world case-studies, and panel discussions responding to the theme 'Paddock to Profit'. Select the 'Showcases' tab to learn more. Sponsored by SunRice.
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2:30 pm
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Closing Address

2:30 pm
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Closing Address

Hear from Food Agility's Chief Executive Officer, Richard Norton, as we officially close the Digital Agrifood Summit for 2023.
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October 11, 2023 2:45 PM
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Global Digital Farm: Cropping and Pastures

Oct 11, 2023 2:45 PM
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Global Digital Farm: Cropping and Pastures

Cropping and Pastures: How can innovations in sensing and surveying technologies deliver site-specific management for crops and pastures? Find out on our ‘Dhulura’ Cropping and Pastures tour, where you can dig into the details of current research, see live data feeds from the farm, and enjoy onsite agtech demonstrations.
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October 11, 2023 2:45 PM
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Global Digital Farm: Livestock and Natural Capital

Oct 11, 2023 2:45 PM
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Global Digital Farm: Livestock and Natural Capital

See for yourself how digital technology is changing the face of livestock production with a tour of the Global Digital Farm’s ‘Ashmont’ livestock site. This tour includes demonstrations of the latest innovations in animal management technology and a deep dive into exciting ongoing research. Plus, explore the GDF’s live Natural Capital dashboard and learn how researchers are improving carbon, green house gas and biodiversity measurement, reporting, and sequestration.
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October 12, 2023 1:00 PM
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Global Digital Farm: Cropping and Pastures

Oct 12, 2023 1:00 PM
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Global Digital Farm: Cropping and Pastures

How can innovations in sensing and surveying technologies deliver site-specific management for crops and pastures? Find out on our ‘Dhulura’ Cropping and Pastures tour, where you can dig into the details of current research, see live data feeds from the farm, and enjoy onsite agtech demonstrations.
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October 12, 2023 1:00 PM
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Global Digital Farm: Livestock and Natural Capital

Oct 12, 2023 1:00 PM
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Global Digital Farm: Livestock and Natural Capital

See for yourself how digital technology is changing the face of livestock production with a tour of the Global Digital Farm’s ‘Ashmont’ livestock site. This tour includes demonstrations of the latest innovations in animal management technology and a deep dive into exciting ongoing research. Plus, explore the GDF’s live Natural Capital dashboard and learn how researchers are improving carbon, green house gas and biodiversity measurement, reporting, and sequestration.
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October 11, 2023 2:45 PM
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Innovation Showcases: Day One

Sponsored by SunRice
Oct 11, 2023 2:45 PM
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Innovation Showcases: Day One

Sponsored by SunRice
Presentations of the latest research and innovation, real world case-studies, and panel discussions responding to the theme 'Paddock to Profit'.
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October 11, 2023 2:45 PM
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Panel Discussion: Cool Soil Initiative

Oct 11, 2023 2:45 PM
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Panel Discussion: Cool Soil Initiative

The Cool Soil Initiative supports farmers in exploring their practices to improve the health of their soil, increase their yield, and reduce on-farm greenhouse gas emissions. Its purpose is to enable a scientifically credible framework for the food industry to support farmers to make a healthier, sustainable future for our farming industry. This panel session will hear from the key participants of the Cool Soil Initiative, and outline the progress made over the recent years.
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October 11, 2023 3:06 PM
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Case Study: Treasury Wine Estates

Oct 11, 2023 3:06 PM
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Case Study: Treasury Wine Estates

Treasury Wine Estates want every consumer to experience wine that is sustainably grown, made, and packaged, and it's efforts span from ensuring its asset base and grower network meets sustainability criteria, through to joint innovation on some of its shared challenges.
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October 11, 2023 3:17 PM
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Capturing Value of AgTech Innovation On-Farm

Oct 11, 2023 3:17 PM
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Capturing Value of AgTech Innovation On-Farm

The Southern NSW Drought Resilience Adoption and Innovation Hub (SNSW Hub) is led by Charles Sturt University. The hub supports farmers and communities from the Far West, Riverina, Monaro and the coastal plains of NSW to become more drought resilient.
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October 11, 2023 3:28 PM
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AI in Agriculture: From missed responsibilities to realised opportunities

Oct 11, 2023 3:28 PM
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AI in Agriculture: From missed responsibilities to realised opportunities

Delivered by Source Transitions CEO, Stephanie Camarena
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October 11, 2023 3:39 PM
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Project Outcome: Grazing Intelligence

Oct 11, 2023 3:39 PM
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Project Outcome: Grazing Intelligence

A Food Agility CRC project in collaboration with the NSW Department of Primary Industries and agtech company Pasture.io. The goal of this project was to empower sheep and beef producers to confidently make proactive grazing decisions. This innovation showcase is a presentation of the project's outcome.
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October 11, 2023 3:50 PM
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Case Study: Australian Table Grapes Traceability Pilot

Oct 11, 2023 3:50 PM
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Case Study: Australian Table Grapes Traceability Pilot

The Australian Table Grapes Traceability Pilot, a $650,000 project funded by the Victorian Government, sought to increase transparency and traceability of Australian table grapes exported to the Asia pacific. This presentation will deliver the results of that pilot program.
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October 11, 2023 4:01 PM
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Project Outcome: Transforming Australian Shellfish Production

Oct 11, 2023 4:01 PM
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Project Outcome: Transforming Australian Shellfish Production

A Food Agility CRC project in collaboration with University of Technology Sydney, NSW Department of Primary Industries, WA Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, and NSW Farmers. The goal of this project is to deliver real-time, estuary-specific predictive modelling for shellfish farmers to manage and reduce the cost of closures. This innovation showcase is a presentation of the project's progress so far.
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October 11, 2023 4:12 PM
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Project Outcome: Farm-wide WiFi

Oct 11, 2023 4:12 PM
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Project Outcome: Farm-wide WiFi

A Food Agility CRC project in collaboration with Zetifi, University of Technology Sydney, and Charles Sturt University. The goal of this project was to build antenna arrays that can be fitted to mobile and stationary farming equipment to provide long-range communication. This innovation showcase is a presentation of the project's outcome.
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October 11, 2023 4:23 PM
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Project Outcome: Haystack Fire Prevention

Oct 11, 2023 4:23 PM
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Project Outcome: Haystack Fire Prevention

A Food Agility CRC project in collaboration with IAG, Charles Sturt University and Myriota. The goal of this project was to use data analytics to better understand and help prevent spontaneous haystack fires on-farm. This innovation showcase is a presentation of the project's outcome.
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October 12, 2023 12:45 PM
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Innovation Showcases: Day Two

Sponsored by SunRice
Oct 12, 2023 12:45 PM
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Innovation Showcases: Day Two

Sponsored by SunRice
Presentations of the latest research and innovation, real world case-studies, and panel discussions responding to the theme 'Paddock to Profit'.
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October 12, 2023 12:45 PM
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Case Study: Technology to Repurpose Waste

Oct 12, 2023 12:45 PM
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Case Study: Technology to Repurpose Waste

Blantyre Farms is a highly productive mixed farming and livestock business situated near Young in New South Wales, incorporating broad-acre cropping of wheat, barley and canola, with beef, wool and lamb production, and an indoor piggery. Blantyre Farms utilises 13,500 tonnes of waste food products each year to feed its pigs. These food products, while nutritionally sound and healthy, are not suitable for retail sale and would otherwise end up as landfill, releasing methane as they decompose.
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October 12, 2023 12:57 PM
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Case Study: My Climate View, Tailored Insights for Farmers

Oct 12, 2023 12:57 PM
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Case Study: My Climate View, Tailored Insights for Farmers

My Climate View, a collaboration between CSIRO and the Bureau of Meteorology, has been designed together with Australian farmers as part of the Climate Services for Agriculture program thanks to funding from the Australian Government's Future Drought Fund. Our vision is that all Australian farmers have a strong awareness of future climate when making decisions for their enterprise. Its mission is to provide Australian farmers with tailored insights into their changing climate. My Climate View does this by presenting agriculturally relevant historical and future climate information in one place so farmers can explore local climate trends.
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October 12, 2023 1:08 PM
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National Traceability Strategy

Oct 12, 2023 1:08 PM
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National Traceability Strategy

The Australian Government is investing over $100 million into Australia’s agricultural traceability systems. This investment builds upon the already strong traceability frameworks in place, especially around food safety, provenance and biosecurity. This presentation will outline how DAFF is working with industry, states and territories to support the development of a national approach to improve traceability in agricultural supply chains.
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October 12, 2023 1:19 PM
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Case Study: Engaging The Next Generation

Oct 12, 2023 1:19 PM
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Case Study: Engaging The Next Generation

A/Prof Amy Cosby is a leading practitioner and researcher in the field of student and teacher engagement within the agricultural industry and will discuss her efforts to design programs which showcase and attract the next generation agricultural workforce to the industry from diverse backgrounds.
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October 12, 2023 1:30 PM
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Case Study: Integrating Students and Graduates

Oct 12, 2023 1:30 PM
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Case Study: Integrating Students and Graduates

Agriwebb's Vice President, Research & Development, Dr Kenny Sabir, has worked with educators and universities to develop strong pathways for integrating graduates into the agriculture industry. This session will explore what the industry can do to attract the next generation to the industry.
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October 12, 2023 1:42 PM
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Panel Discussion: The Digital Transformation

Oct 12, 2023 1:42 PM
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Panel Discussion: The Digital Transformation

Agricultural technology has, in the past, "promised the world, but undelivered". There's no denying it exists to streamline processes, improve sustainability and increase profits, so how do start ups and businesses engage today's farmers with emerging technology?
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October 12, 2023 2:04 PM
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Panel Discussion: The Capability Gap

Oct 12, 2023 2:04 PM
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Panel Discussion: The Capability Gap

Generations 'Z' and 'Alpha' are perfectly positioned to lead the digitisation of the agriculture industry.This panel discussion will explore how the agricultural workforce is changing, and how we can encourage more workers to the sector.
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