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AusAgritech is the peak national body for agritech in Australia, dedicated to elevating the agritech sector both locally and globally. Connect, Promote, Advance

08/10/2026

👀 Five seasons can change a lot.

Next week, Session 2 of our Global Innovation in Pasture and Rangeland Systems webinar series will explore how agritech ecosystems have evolved across Australia, New Zealand, Colorado and Wyoming.

Rather than simply comparing how each ecosystem operates today, the panel will look at the changes that have shaped them: what has emerged, what has consolidated, what has fallen away and where expectations have not matched reality.

Most importantly, we’ll consider whether these shifts have translated into meaningful change on farm - and what the four regions can learn from one another as they look ahead.

The conversation will be facilitated by Jordan Kraft Lambert, CSU Ag Innovation Center, with:

🇦🇺 Michael Macolino, Recode Ventures
🇳🇿 Brendan O'Connell, AgriTech New Zealand
🇺🇸 Dr Sam Malloy, NSF ASCEND Engine
🇺🇸 Dr Steve Paisley, UW-SAREC

Join us for an honest international conversation about where agritech innovation ecosystems have been, how they are changing and where they may be heading next.

🇦🇺🕗 7 am AEST / 8am AEDT Tuesday 13 October
🇳🇿🕗11 am NZDT Tuesday 13 October
🇺🇸🕗4 pm MDT Monday 12 October
🎟️ Free to attend

Register here:
https://loom.ly/WQ9wDjA

05/10/2026

Could your agritech solution work for Indian farmers?

AusAgritech and Charles Sturt University are looking for five Australian agritech companies to showcase their technology at an online roundtable with Indian farmer group representatives and the agritech community.

Each company will have five minutes to show what its solution is doing in Australia. You’ll then hear about local farming challenges and have the chance to ask questions, gather feedback and explore where your technology might fit in India.

It’s a practical first step for companies interested in the market, without needing to make the trip just yet.

📅 14 October 2026
🕒 3:00–5:00pm AEST
💻 Online

We’re particularly interested in commercially operating solutions connected to on-farm climate resilience.

Interested in showcasing? Email Britta at [email protected] with a short description of your technology, the challenge it addresses and why India is of interest.

30/09/2026

⭐ 2026 AusAgritech Annual General Meeting ⭐

AusAgritech members are invited to attend the 2026 Annual General Meeting, which will be held online.

The AGM provides members with an opportunity to hear an update on the Association’s activities and finances over the past year and to participate in general business.

🗓️ Date: Tuesday 20 October 2026
⏰ Time: 11:00 am AEDT (Melbourne time)
📍 Location: Online

🌏 For members joining from elsewhere in Australia:
10:00 am AEST – Brisbane
10:30 am ACDT – Adelaide
9:30 am ACST – Darwin
8:00 am AWST – Perth

👉🏼 Check your inbox for full details.
Registration is required. The online meeting link will be provided to registered attendees before the meeting.

22/09/2026

If you’re building technology for livestock producers, how well do you understand the realities of the operations you want to serve?

Next week, the first session in our Global Innovation in Pasture and Rangeland Systems webinar series will bring together farmers and ranchers from Australia, New Zealand, Colorado and Wyoming.

For Australian livestock technology startups, it’s a valuable opportunity to look beyond our own market and gain a first-hand view of:

🐄 How farming and ranching operations differ across four regions
🌦️ The environmental and production pressures producers are navigating
👩‍🌾 Where labour and economic challenges are being felt most acutely
💡 Which technologies have genuinely earned their place on-farm—and which promising solutions haven’t worked
🌏 Where producers see opportunities for greater international collaboration

The panel will feature:
🇳🇿 Dani Darke
🇦🇺 Kara Knudsen and Tom Knudsen
🇺🇸 Cheyenne McEndaffer
🇺🇸 Eamon O’Toole

If you’re developing livestock technology, this is an opportunity to hear directly from producers operating across the ditch in NZ and in two of the American West’s established cattle-producing regions.

🇦🇺🕗 8 am AEST Tuesday 29 September
🇳🇿🕗11 am NZDT Tuesday 29 September
🇺🇸🕗4 pm MDT Monday 28 September
🎟️ Free to attend

Register here:
https://loom.ly/WQ9wDjA

18/09/2026

Biologicals and biosolutions are playing an increasingly important role in the future of Australian agriculture - and BioInputs Australia is bringing the sector together to explore what comes next.

Held on 21–22 October at Crown Promenade Melbourne, the conference will connect industry leaders, researchers, innovators and agricultural businesses to share knowledge, explore emerging opportunities and help advance the development and adoption of biological inputs across Australia.

AusAgritech is proud to support BioInputs Australia 2026, and we look forward to seeing some of our members and broader community there.

🔗 Learn more and register: https://bit.ly/BioInputsAus

07/09/2026

Building agritech takes capital long before revenue necessarily arrives. There are prototypes to build, field trials to run, equipment to manufacture and people to pay.

At the same time, your business may be building up an R&D Tax Incentive refund that it won’t receive until later.

So, what are your options when the R&D is happening now, but the refund is still months away?

This Thursday, we’re joined by Advanced R&D for a practical Lunch & Learn exploring how businesses can access capital against an anticipated R&D Tax Incentive - and where this form of finance might fit within a broader funding strategy.

We’ll discuss:
✅ How R&D finance works
✅ When it may - and may not - be the right option
✅ How it can sit alongside grants, investment and other capital
✅ What founders should ask before making a decision

📅 Thursday, 10 September
⏰ 12:00 – 1:00pm
💻 Online
🔗 Register here: https://loom.ly/x-IBv_c

02/09/2026

Applications are now open for the evokeAG. 2027 Startup Program - but if you’d like to know more before applying, join our upcoming webinar with AgriFutures evokeAG.

We’ll be joined by founders and AusAgritech Committee members Edward Barraclough from Drone-Hand Inc and Charles Simons from BioScout, who will share their experiences and insights.

The session will cover:

🟢 The different program streams available to startups
🟢 What founders can expect from the program
🟢 Tips for submitting a strong application
🟢 Your questions in a live Q&A

If you’re building solutions for climate adaptation, productivity or food security, this is your opportunity to find out how the program can help you connect with investors, customers and industry leaders, increase your visibility and accelerate growth.

📅 Monday, 14 September 2026
🔗 Register for the webinar: https://loom.ly/x-IBv_c

31/08/2026

Strengthening connections between Australia and California’s agriculture and AgTech ecosystems. 🇦🇺🇺🇸

AusAgritech was pleased to participate in today’s Australia–California Agriculture & AgTech Leaders Workshop in Melbourne.

The workshop brought together leaders from government, industry, research, investment and the RDC community to explore shared agricultural challenges, existing collaboration and practical opportunities to build deeper partnerships between Australia and California.

It was a valuable day of discussion, connection and identifying opportunities to turn shared priorities into meaningful action.

Pictured L–R: Rob Hulme, Brianna Casey AM, Pip Grant, Karen Ross, and Peter Wren-Hilton.

20/08/2026

Join us for our next AusAgritech Lunch & Learn: Turning your R&D Tax Incentive into growth capital.

Building an agritech business takes capital, and R&D finance can provide a way to access funding secured against your expected R&D Tax Incentive entitlement.

In this practical webinar, the team from Advanced will explain how it works, how agritech businesses are using it and where it can fit within your broader capital strategy.

Bring your lunch and come ready with questions!

📅 Thursday, 10 September
⏰ 12:00–1:00pm
💻 Online

Register here: https://loom.ly/x-IBv_c

17/08/2026

Interested in the evokeAG 2027 Startup Program?

Join AusAgritech, evokeAG. and AgriFutures growᴬᴳ⋅ on 14 September for a practical Lunch & Learn designed for early-stage agrifood innovators.

We’ll hear from past Startup Program participants, explore the different streams available, share tips for submitting a strong application and hear what investors and corporates are looking for.

There’ll also be time for Q&A, so bring your questions!

👉 Register here: https://loom.ly/aBSjkZU

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