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From the Chair

With the pace of technology development forever increasing, I have been reflecting on what this means for professionals in agriculture. What does it mean for executives and managers who need to deal with the impacts of technology on employees, client users, business owners and investors?

What's on

As always, there’s plenty happening. Register for our Ag Day networking event, sign up for our ethics masterclasses, or join AIA Victoria’s webinar with Dr Jason Trompf, an academic, researcher and consultant at La Trobe University, who will talk about everything from condition scoring to Fitbits for sheep.

Want to promote a relevant event? Contact admin@aginstitute.com.au and we will be happy to consider it.

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Institute news and views

The Future of Agricultural Technologies report notes that technologies such as robots, artificial intelligence, and connectivity through the Internet of Things have the power to transform farming practices.

Emergency responses to the COVID-19 pandemic have had dramatic impacts in the Indo-Pacific region. This report presents the results of a study that examined the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on food systems.

Industry news

Sydney Uni is presenting a three-part zoom workshop series, focusing on knowledge sharing to help grow and develop the Native Grains industry in Australia.

You might also be interested to learn about The World Food Prize which is considered on par with a Nobel prize. The winner, from Ohio State University, has Aussie links.

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