Paul Bevan

$60M Venture Capital Fund Launched to Accelerate Tech Startups in Horticulture Exciting news for Australian agriculture! Hort Innovation and Artesian (Alternative Investments) have joined forces to launch the $60 million Hort Innovation Venture Fund, the world’s first horticulture-specific VC fund. 🌱 This game-changing initiative will back early-stage startups with innovative solutions for fruit, vegetable, and nut growers, focusing on: 💡 Productivity: Harnessing AI, robotics, and satellite tech to improve efficiency. 🌍 Sustainability: Enhancing water use, reducing carbon footprints, and exploring alternative chemical solutions. 🍎 Consumption: Meeting evolving consumer demands with nutrient-rich, long-lasting, and visually appealing produce. With investments ranging from $250K to $3M, this fund is set to empower growers with fresh ideas and groundbreaking technologies. "Agriculture demands the best innovation to remain world-class," says Hort Innovation CEO Brett Fifield. Let’s support the future of Australian horticulture! 🌾✨ #AgTech #Innovation #Horticulture #Startups #Sustainability https://lnkd.in/gpvKfyJm

2

The TreeCoin Assets team are participanting in the fourth cohort of our Victorian AgTech Seeds program which is supporting the creation of early-stage Agtech startups by bringing together aspiring agtech entrepreneurs and researchers creating technology for the Victorian agriculture sector and beyond. Treecoin has created a system to measure carbon drawdown from trees and monetise the growers, while issuing carbon tokens for corporations who need them. Find out more information about the fourth Victorian cohort of our AgTech Seeds program on our website https://lnkd.in/gbpZmhps Demian Natakhan Luke Bonnici Angela McClowry LaunchVic Agriculture Victoria Cruxes Innovation Victorian Farmers Federation AgriFutures Australia AgriFutures growAG Jonathan Lacey Emily Chang Emma Coath Nicki Marks Will Schmitt Stuart Haines Taylor Battistella #rocketseeder #startup #entrepreneurship #founders #networking #opportunities #agtech #agrifoodtech #agriculture #agtechseeds #foodindustrytrends #entrepreneurship #commercialisation #digitalagriculture #innovation #researchtoimpact #preseed

24

Welcome to episode 5 of ‘Inside Medcan: Australia’s Largest Indoor Cannabis Farm’!   It’s no understatement to say that the transition from a vegetative plant into a flowering plant is one of the biggest changes in the plant’s lifecycle. It’s a complex process that incorporates a lot of different variables to ensure we can cultivate world-class plants. But at its core, it requires a total change in environmental conditions. To achieve this, Medcan follows a specific methodology. In the flowering room, we switch to a 12-hour light and 12-hour dark cycle. The reason we do this is to mimic the change from summer to winter. This results in cooler conditions, which are conducive for optimal flowering. Coupled with this, we leverage several advanced features, including a vertical air system, drip irrigation, and ‘bugs for bugs’. It’s this combination of state-of-the-art tech and nature working in harmony that sets Medcan apart. In our next episode, we look at late-stage bud development. Be the first to know when it launches by following our page.

45

1 Comment

🥛🇳🇿 New Zealand's Dairy Industry: A Pillar of Economic Strength Despite global challenges, New Zealand's dairy exports continue to demonstrate remarkable resilience: Decades-long cornerstone of the national economy Showing buoyancy in the face of pandemic disruptions Poised to weather potential downturns in East Asian markets What's your take on the future of NZ's dairy sector? How can other industries learn from its adaptability? https://lnkd.in/gFwyqbcW #NewZealandEconomy #DairyIndustry #GlobalTrade #EconomicResilience

3

🎙️ NEW PODCAST Long coleoptile wheat (LCW) varieties are proving to be a good insurance policy to ensure emergence in ameliorated soil. This is one of the many positive findings so far from the national $12.7m GRDC investment to help Australian growers integrate long coleoptile wheat into their farming systems once the genetics are commercially available. In this podcast, we hear from Dr Stephen Davies from Department of Primary Industries & Regional Development and CSIRO’s Dr Greg Rebetzke on the trial results and insights on how long coleoptile wheat varieties can improve establishment in ameliorated soils. Listen now 🎧 https://bit.ly/3Rwlt44 #GRDCPodcast #LongColeoptileWheat #Genetics #Cropping #Wheat

24

1 Comment

In an increasingly turbulent global ag market, it is more important than ever to understand the driving forces behind the market and how supply, demand, and price dynamics impact Australian ag businesses.📉 🌾🐄 In this weeks episode of Unpacking Ag, we examine what is having the highest impact on ag markets and discuss the latest findings from the Agriculture Outlook report for 2025. 🗨️ We unpack how the six primary agricultural commodities are expected to perform from a supply, demand, and price perspective, and the role of the climate and carbon space and the impact they are expected to have on ag in 2025. 🐑🌲 Listen now via your favourite podcast app, or visit our website for more information. 🎧👇 https://lnkd.in/gZtqrf-8 #RuralBank #UnpackingAg #Agribusiness #Podcast

12

On Farm Connectivity Program Round 2 Webinar - 17 Oct 2024 - FREE. 12pm AEST. Learn about the program's updates and hear insights from Bill Mitchell, 2024’s AgTech of the Year, and Tim Neale, President of AusAgritech (Australian Agritech Association). Hosted by The National Farmers'​ Federation and Regional Tech Hub, this is the first in a series of webinars to help producers apply for on-farm connectivity solutions. The Australian Government’s On Farm Connectivity Program grant - second round. Intended learnings from the webinar: ◼ How as a primary producer you can receive up to a $30,000 rebate on connectivity and agritech equipment. ◼ Two agritech experts Bill Mitchell (2024 Agtech of the Year winner) and Dan Winson (Founder of Zetifi) will discuss how your farming operation can begin exploring agritech solutions and what are the important questions to ask potential suppliers. ◼ How the staff at Regional Tech Hub are providing advice to primary producers across Australia with their OFCP support service.   Whether you’re just exploring your options or ready to dive in, this webinar provides the practical guidance you need to upgrade connectivity on your farm. The Regional Tech Hub is funded by the Australian Government’s Better Connectivity Plan and is run by the National Farmers’ Federation. If you live or work in rural, regional and remote Australia, they are here to help you with your phone and/or internet. Registration: https://lnkd.in/gFEjisi4 Website of the Regional Tech Hub: https://lnkd.in/eC6HASH #agriculture #naturalresourcemanagement #agricultureandfarming #farmingforthefuture #connectivity #technology #innovation - Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts

3

One of the industry's first medicinal cannabis firms, Leafcann, has gone into voluntary liquidation, with creditors owed almost A$1.7 million and just $815 in the bank. #Cannabiz #CannabizAu #Cannabis #MedicinalCannabis #CannabisResearch #CannabisIndustry #InvestmentNews #FinancialNews #CannabisContent #MedicalCannabisAustralia #Leafcann #IndustryPioneer #Liquidation #CannabisBusiness #IndustryUpdate #FinancialTroubles

3

**NEW FUND** Artesian is excited to be working with growers and industry leaders to invest in the next wave of innovation across our fresh food supply chain, through the launch of a new $60M fund in partnership with Hort Innovation Technology adoption is essential for the long term sustainability of this critical growth industry for Australia. #horticulture #agtech #agriculture #futureoffood #startup #innovation

91

8 Comments

At the Australian Meat Industry Council, we stand firm in our belief that certain animal rights groups, the "Anti-Ag Agenda," are imposing a fringe ideology on everyday Australians, with little regard for the mental health crisis their actions may cause in rural and regional areas. These groups prioritize their agenda over the well-being of our communities. Despite demanding a seat at the table for consultations on animal welfare standards, these activists do not seek to enhance welfare outcomes. Instead, their primary goal is to permanently shut down animal-based food production. It is crucial to differentiate genuine stakeholders, like RSPCA Australia, from those with ulterior motives. #AnimalAgriculture #AnimalWelfare #RuralAustralia Murray Watt Ed Husic MP Anthony Albanese Susan McDonald The Hon. Peter Dutton MP Sussan Ley Bridget McKenzie The Hon. David Littleproud MP Meat & Livestock Australia National Farmers'​ Federation Red Meat Advisory Council (RMAC) Cattle Australia Sheep Producers Australia Australian Lot Feeders'​ Association Australian Pork Limited Australian Meat Processor Corporation

104

2 Comments

🇦🇺🌾 Agtech startup enters the aquaculture sector. Food waste climate tech startup GOTERRA partners with aquaculture feed supplier Skretting Australia to expand into the aquaculture food supply business. Founded in 2016, Goterra uses black soldier fly larvae to recycle food waste into high-value protein and fertilizer through modular maggot-based robotic systems. This process diverts waste from landfills and significantly reduces carbon emissions by 97%. Goterra's CEO and founder, Olympia Yarger, highlighted the partnership's potential to enhance the company's waste mitigation technologies while supporting sustainable seafood production in Australia. By working with Skretting Australia, Goterra aims to help the company achieve its ESG targets and promote a circular economy. Rhys Hauler, Skretting Australia's marketing manager, noted the potential of Goterra’s insect meals to provide a low-cost, low-footprint protein source that maintains the nutritional quality of seafood. Goterra sees this collaboration as a critical step in scaling its impact and further integrating its technology into the agricultural sector. More information in the full Startup Daily article: https://lnkd.in/gK2eruP3 #ForwardFooding #agtech #aquaculture #agriculture #seafood #sustainability #altprotein

51

1 Comment

Looking to take your agritech solution to the world? Join this exclusive NZTE webinar to get an insight into today’s global agricultural landscape and the opportunities that exist for Kiwi agritech businesses. We’ll dive into the findings of an extensive global agritech research report, learn what producers and farmers are struggling with in 3 key export markets: Chile, California and Germany, and hear from the experts on how to best position your agritech solution for success. Don’t miss out – register now: https://bit.ly/4c7pWST Joshua Thomas-Goodey Emily Lynch Sarah Hindle

26

1 Comment

😧 You are reading that right...Livestock is considered the 2nd-largest contributor to global emissions after fossil fuels. 🐄 And you are also right...going plant based and having dramatically less cows would be a great way to solve this problem.... But the reality is...it's not only not happening fast enough, but we are trending in the wrong direction with more cows each year than the last now to over 1.5B. I've spent 6 years working on this problem and our team has found a critical approach to...cue the jokes...cow burps. Yes, ~90% of the methane is in the burps. With Ruminant BioTech, we have the potential to address multiple percentage points of global emissions.

55

4 Comments

🌏 Want to keep up-to-date with the latest in agritech and agrifood innovation? ✍️ Sign up to our fortnightly opportunity update. A quick and easy read email highlighting the latest opportunities listed on growAG. A NEW edition is out tomorrow! Subscribe now 👇 #agritech #innovation #opportunityupdate

10

1 Comment