April Recap + What's Next
April has been an incredible month of advancing the agritech ecosystem, and AusAgritech remains committed to furthering the profile and recognition of our great sector.
IMPORTANT: In this issue, you'll find:
- Information on the AGM and Board Nomination process. NOTE: Nominations close 15th May 2022.
In April, AusAgritech:
In this edition of the Ecosystem Update: April Issue, you'll find:
- Insights on our policy and engagement successes
- Your link to Get on the Map and complete the National Agritech Ecosystem Survey
- New Membership initiatives and opportunities
- Australian Farmer Volume II - Free Online Resource
- Ecosystem News
- Ecosystem Opportunities
Read on for all of the latest news and detailed updates from AusAgritech!
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ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING: IMPORTANT UPDATE
The Nomination process for Board Positions at AusAgritech is open.
You can view the detailed process and submit your nomination here >> https://loom.ly/JoWXTUQ
To nominate for a Board Position at the next Annual General Meeting, please fill out the Nomination Form by Sunday 15th May 2022. Please ensure that you have read the Application Guidelines for Board Nominations document on the website prior to submitting your nomination.
You can also register to attend the AGM, which will be held virtually on 12PM Friday 27th May 2022 via the link above.
Please note: attendance at the AGM and Board Nominations are open to financial members of AusAgritech only.
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Have you joined our Membership?
Membership with AusAgritech is your inside opportunity to connect with a growing number of influential organisations who are actively building the agri-food tech and agri-food supply chain sector.
Membership with AusAgritech gives you exclusive access to discounts, special offers, incredible networking and promotional opportunities, and even the support of the AusAgritech marketing team and channels to amplify your messaging (Tiers 1 - 4 only).
Check out the Member Benefits via the link below!
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AusAgritech Policy & Engagement Update
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Read the original announcement from government here, our official media response here, and Election Statement here.
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AusAgritech has recently been named as a recipient of a new funding allocation committing $2million to events showcasing innovation and digital agriculture. We are currently liaising with the Federal Department about how the allocation will work. You can read the full announcement from government here.
While we are pleased and grateful for this development, the Association remains committed to our Election Statement ask, and continues to call on political parties to commit to a coherent strategy for the agritech sector. We have proposed a government agency or Assistant Minister for Agritech, whose role would involve the coordination of all relevant Federal Departments, communications, agriculture, water, emissions, innovation, industry, environment and digitalisation.
Read our official media response here, and Election Statement here.
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It's time to Get on the Map!
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Did you know that the AusAgritech Ecosystem Map now features close to 500 agritech organisations in Australia?
Each month, we add more organisations to the map and are beginning to gain a comprehensive understanding of the scope of the agritech ecosystem in Australia.
You can submit your logo to Get on the Map here, and can suggest new categories for future revisions.
Pictured: April 2022 version of the AusAgritech Ecosystem Map
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HAVE YOUR SAY IN THE PRELIMINARY SURVEY FOR THE NATIONAL AGRITECH ECOSYSTEM SURVEY PROJECT 2022!
We'd love to include your contributions in the Survey that will help to shape the future of agritech in Australia 🇦🇺
Now is your chance to be a contributor in quantifying the impact of agritech in Australia, including:
✔️ The scope of agritech
✔️ How many people the sector employs
✔️ The impact of the sector on the Australian economy
...and more!
Have your say in the National Agritech Ecosystem Survey by clicking here 👉 https://loom.ly/RqIN1bc
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Get your FREE copy of The Australian Farmer Volume II
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Get your free copy of this updated landmark publication dedicated to farming profitability and productivity here: www.theaustralianfarmer.com/digital-book
We are proud to present a heavily refreshed version of the second instalment of The Australian Farmer free digital book, available for free to AusAgritech members, and the wider agri-food tech and agri-food supply chain ecosystem.
The Australian Farmer (TAF) digital book campaign, now entering its 6th year, was launched in 2017 specifically for and in collaboration with Australian farmers.
It offers extensive and expert insight into advanced farming principles and practices in this country to help all farmers, no matter their commodity or region, enhance productivity and profitability outcomes. A pioneering media product that contains lots of new exciting content from various agricultural leaders, TAF serves as an authoritative and enduring educational resource in one easy to access online location, designed to be saved in your bookmarks and returned to overtime.
A book of distinction, this 2nd "living" volume with monthly content updates is provided for free to all Australian farmers and many secondary audiences working in the wider agricultural economy.
Click the image above or the link below to get your copy!
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Check out the Agri-Food Tech & Agri-Food Supply Chain News coming from our social channels!
🌐 AusAgritech's Annual General Meeting is coming up, with nominations now open for Board Positions, Subcommittees and Working Groups 👉 read more
🇦🇺 AusAgritech and Agritech New Zealand have announced the new Mind the Ditch Series, open to financial members. Mind the Ditch: Agritechs will be the first event of the series involving agritech founders and their teams. It will be held virtually and will include a quick introduction before moving into facilitated breakout discussions and an opportunity to directly meet, network and engage with members.
💪 AusAgritech is on the hunt for a stellar intern to join us in Digital Marketing & Events, working on some incredibly exciting projects in the sector that is advancing Australia 👉 read more
🇦🇺 Our CEO Tracey Martin spoke recently at Adelaide Convention Bureau's Adelaide Innovates event. Alongside Dr Leanna Read, Chair of the South Australia AgTech Advisory Group, Tracey discussed the journey of AusAgritech in connecting the burgeoning ecosystem, the importance of trust in the ecosystem and values, ongoing critical gaps at the Federal level which must be addressed to accelerate the ecosystem and next steps for South Australia and their many achievements.
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The Summit Digest: Thank you + What's Next
Some incredibly thought-provoking, bold and insightful comments coming from our panelists at The Summit Digest.
Just a snippet of what you may have missed below:
"It's not 'either,' 'or', but 'both'. We are lagging in some areas, and leading in others." - Anastasia Volkova, PhD 🇺🇦
“We have to be really smart about the way we bring about research and commercial capabilities that is mutually beneficial in driving the agritech sector forward.” Owen Atkin
“If we all invest in agtech together, and take the time to build the connections, we will gain the long term benefit.” - Cal Archibald
“Agtech is not trying to masquerade as the agriculture sector, we are trying to enhance the agricultural sector.” - Jins K.
National Agritech Summit + Summit Digest Report
COMING SOON
Financial Members of AusAgritech will soon be able to access a full report of the key insights from the National Agritech Summit + Summit Digest.
Now is a great time to take a look at our Member Benefits and join the Association to gain access!
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Pictured above: AgriDigital co founders Emma Weston, Ben Reid and Bob McKay
FEATURED NEWS: AgriDigital raises $25M to grow the value of grain
AgriDigital’s mission to grow the value of grain by building the best digital grain management and finance platform for the world’s farmers, grain buyers and traders, brokers and storage operators has been given a boost after the company recently closed a $25 million capital round with a local fund keen to be part of this growth.
Started by farmer co founders Bob McKay, Ben Reid and Emma Weston, AgriDigital has grown to be the largest digital grain management platform in Australia with 15% of all grain produced here being transacted at the sale, delivery or storage point through the platform; and over 14,000 users.
CEO and co founder, Emma Weston confirmed that the round, which is a mix of debt and equity, enables the company across both the technology and finance landscapes.
“Our focus is to ensure that all of the grains industry has access to the tools for growth in the digital age. This means grain management software that operates in real-time, can be used in the paddock, the office or at the weighbridge by all of a farm or grain company’s employees, and that enables our customers to collateralise their grain assets to get same day access to working capital,” Weston said.
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There's more to this article! Read the full media release here.
Head to www.agridigital.io for more information!
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New Member Spotlight: Deep Planet!
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Deep Planet is revolutionising the production of wine and advancing state of the art precision viticulture.
Applying scientifically proven research to AI, Deep Planet is helping growers and winemakers to make better farming decisions.
Their AI tools help wine makers and growers to predict yield, maturity, soil moisture, disease, nutrients and soil carbon. Their VineSignal technology also allows growers and viticulturists to optimise irrigation scheduling for correct vine vigour, reduce variability across the vineyard and identify potential problem areas.
Click the icons below to connect with the team at Deep Planet!
PLUS: Deep Planet are hiring! Check out the links in the section below for full position availability.
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