Startups & Scaleups

Agbot a division of Gasbot Pty Ltd, specialises in state-of-the-art fit-bit technology for on-farm liquid and solid fill-level management. Traditional methods for liquid and solid storage often lack precision, relying on manual gauging or visual estimation, resulting in resource-intensive processes spread across vast distances, demanding significant labor for supply verification.

Offering cost-effective, robust solutions, Gasbot innovates in measuring on-farm liquids, solids, and gases, even in explosive atmospheres. Their advanced Agbot Gen 2 technology, slated for launch at evokeAG. 2024, unifies liquid and solid measurement into a single hardware solution. The new Agbot introduces microsatellite-connected grain silo monitors for 40-3,000 tonne storage and efficiently manages on-farm liquids spanning water, diesel, fertiliser, liquid waste, and acids up to 60 meters in depth.

Gasbot’s Australian customers include Origin Energy, Gallagher, Bushmans Tanks, CSBP, Coregas, Thunderbird Ag, Coerco, Incitec Pivot and Great Northern Tanks. Their Agricultural Retail Distribution sits with Gallagher and ThunderbirdAg, facilitated by distribution through well-respected partners such as Nutrien, Elders, CRT, Noreco, and others. Internationally, Gasbot is rapidly entering all major markets.

Agora Livestock combines direct market bids for sheep, cattle and goats from processors, feedlots, live exports and traders with saleyard reports. Helping agents, farmers and buyers get better and faster market information. With direct market bids in the platform, agents and producers can send enquiries direct to buyers.

For buyers, the platform offers a digital stockbook that enables them to quickly capture sales, send confirmations to sellers and track upcoming and historical deliveries. The platform has over 9,000 registered users across Australia and commenced revenue generation in 2023. Download the Agora Livestock Markets app today from the app stores:

• iTunes
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Agtuary pioneers an operating system for sustainable agriculture, addressing the crucial need for comprehensive environmental data reporting in agribusinesses, financial institutions, and food retailers. With a focus on reducing financed and supplier emissions while preserving natural ecosystems, Agtuary’s suite of digital tools streamlines and standardises reporting, removing the burden from farmers and their partners. Their cutting-edge platform, trusted by top-tier agencies and banks, measures natural capital, production, risk, and sustainability for every Australian farm. Launching their new integrated carbon accounting and enterprise reporting capabilities at Evoke Ag, Agtuary enables seamless carbon accounting and enterprise portfolio management, empowering stakeholders to make informed decisions, meet their reporting needs and ensure compliance and market access.

Agronomeye is an Australian agtech company, advancing the use of digital twins in agriculture. Using highly-detailed imaging technology combined with advanced data modelling, their goal is to enable farmers, land managers and their many stakeholders to make informed, risk-free decisions that are both nature-positive and profitable. 

Agronomeye’s proprietary platform, AgTwin™, delivers on-farm insights that are actionable and marketable across the spectrum of an ag business including erosion control, carbon farming, biodiversity, animal welfare and sustainable land management. This rich and 

dynamic stack of data offers integrity and transparency to a supply chain that is starved of meaningful and reliable sustainability metrics at the farm scale. 

Agronomeye, co-founded by Stu Adam and Tim Howell in 2015, collaborates with major organisations, including Microsoft and CSIRO, has been recognised as a finalist in KPMG’s Nature Positive Challenge 2022 and is a recipient of the Accelerated Commercialisation Grant 2023 – all of which is a testament to the commitment the team has to advancing the agricultural sector. 

For media enquiries, please contact Lily Swift, Head of Marketing: [email protected]
For sales enquiries, please contact Tim Howell, Co-founder: [email protected] 

For investor enquiries, please contact Angus Cameron, Director: [email protected] 

AquaCultr Group leads the charge in sustainable seafood production through innovative land-based recirculating aquaculture systems. Their closed-loop technology eliminates antibiotics and harsh chemicals, revolutionising fish farming. With versatile deployment options, including integration into existing agricultural setups, they champion clean protein production.

Recognising a global shift in seafood practices, AquaCultr Group addresses critical challenges—overfishing, ecological impacts, and unsustainable aquaculture practices. Their land-based systems offer scalable, water-efficient, and environmentally conscious solutions, enabling entry into aquaculture for existing producers and landholders.

AquaCultr Group’s integrated, transparent, and low-emission model redefines seafood production, streamlining value chains and maximising returns, while offering buyers additional revenue avenues. They pioneer a transformative approach akin to the historic success of increased chicken consumption in Australia.

AquaWatch Solutions leads the charge in safeguarding waterways for future generations. Their accessible, scalable hardware gathers crucial data, offering actionable insights for current and predictive water management. Recognising water’s pivotal role in agriculture’s resilience, they tackle the delicate balance between quality and scarcity. In an era of climate-induced challenges, their technology integrates data-driven strategies to preserve water quality and quantity.

By merging technology and real-time data analytics, AquaWatch Solutions transcends conventional monitoring, enabling proactive interventions. Their platform’s predictive modeling shifts the paradigm from crisis response to continuous enhancement. Empowering stakeholders across agriculture, industry, and governance, AquaWatch cultivates fact-based decisions, uniting economic vitality with environmental preservation for a sustainable future.

Azaneo pioneers lightning-fast electric weeding tech, blending power electronics with plant-targeting algorithms. Their mission: an eco-friendly, cost-effective solution adaptable to diverse farming systems. The agrifood industry wrestles with weed control; Azaneo targets herbicide resistance, soaring costs, and environmental harm from spray drift. Weeds compete for vital resources, impacting crop yields. Enter Azaneo’s innovation—a state-of-the-art electric weeding system. It swiftly targets any weed species, irrespective of weather conditions. Its energy efficiency and scalability cater to farms of all sizes, offering a potent weapon against herbicide resistance and cost concerns. Azaneo’s tech revolutionizes weed management, safeguarding both farming profitability and environmental stewardship.

Bird Control Group pioneers premium laser bird repellent equipment, mitigating bird presence by over 70%. In the Australian horticulture sector, where avian infestation causes annual losses exceeding $300 million, their patented laser technology provides a game-changing solution. Traditional methods prove either labor-intensive, costly, or ineffective due to bird habituation. Enter the AVIX Autonomic—a fully automated laser bird repellent system. Birds interpret the moving laser as a threat, fleeing immediately without habituating to the deterrent. This solution, proven to reduce bird nuisance significantly, is particularly effective in agriculture, offering extensive coverage over vast distances and freeing growers from time-consuming scare tactics. Bird Control Group safeguards businesses, the environment, and food safety.

Bitwise Agronomy’s GreenView system helps growers ‘know what they’re going to grow’. GreenView uses cutting-edge AI image analysis technology that can see like humans – but more accurately, more consistently and at a superhuman speed. Through image analysis with computer vision, GreenView AI is an accurate, reliable and scalable way of counting the fruits’ different phenological stages, including the impact of growing degree days. Data, reports and tools are returned to the grower in 12-24 hours to guide crop management decisions and increase ongoing forecast accuracy.

Boost AI, established in early 2023, is a pioneering company at the forefront of machine vision technology. Boost AI specialises in developing cutting-edge machine vision systems for applications within agriculture, food, industrial, and health sectors. Currently, the company is dedicated to a groundbreaking project within the chicken meat industry. They are developing a precise counting system for live chickens on a machine catcher, revolutionising count accuracy, improving the facilitation of grower payments based on feed per chicken, and streamlining the catching process by significantly reducing labour requirements. Boost AI is committed to innovation and efficiency in its pursuit of technological advancements.

Bovonic leads dairy farming innovation with a groundbreaking solution revolutionising herd health and profitability. Their QuadSense technology tackles mastitis, the most prevalent and costly dairy industry disease, plaguing both New Zealand and the global sector. Mastitis annually incurs significant losses, about $60,000 per farmer in New Zealand alone, affecting milk production, labor, and animal health while contributing to antibiotic overuse and inefficiency.

Bovonic’s QuadSense offers an automated, accurate, and affordable mastitis screening system. Unique patented milk sensors within each milking cup enable precise teat-level detection, far surpassing conventional methods. This user-friendly solution, self-installable and cost-effective, delivers real-time alerts, empowering farmers with crucial herd health insights, advancing dairy farming’s impact, animal welfare, and financial prosperity.

Recognising the growing global consumer demand for environmentally-friendly products, C4C Packaging partners with Tetra Pak, a global leader in sustainable packaging solutions, to introduce a groundbreaking carton packaging production line for Australia’s wine and Ready-to-Drink (RTD) products industries.

C4C’s innovative packaging goes beyond just sustainability, we also acknowledge that the source and transportation of packaging significantly impacts on a product’s carbon footprint. Our responsibly sourced carton solution tackles this issue head-on by offering a lightweight packaging option that also minimises transport emissions. Additionally, our carton solution provides new, smaller package sizes and unparalleled convenience for out-of-home consumption, events, airlines, cruise ships, and hotels.

C4C’s mission is to provide brand owners with a comprehensive manufacturing capability that extends beyond wine and RTD, encompassing a diverse range of non-alcoholic beverages, including plant-based alternatives. By providing cost-effective co-packing solutions, C4C creates a competitive advantage and value-added opportunity for Australian producers, enabling them to showcase their beverages in new ways for export and local markets.

Converte champions biological and organically certified inputs for agriculture in liquid and pelletised forms. Dedicated to fortifying farming operations, Converte enhances crop quality, resilience, and profitability while boosting Nutrient Use Efficiency (NUE) and fostering a shift toward lower carbon farming. Addressing the pressing challenges of climate change, Converte offers a solution—a range of concentrated bio-stimulants for seeds, soil, and plants. These stimulants elevate soil biology, bolster moisture retention, and amplify nutrient cycling, fostering lower carbon footprint farming and heightened soil health. With an easy application and seamless integration, Converte paves the way for a smoother transition towards a more sustainable, low-carbon future in agriculture.

CropX Technologies stands at the forefront of an intuitive yet powerful agronomic farm management system, linking real-time farm data with agronomic knowledge to foster sustainable and prosperous farming. Their mission centers on sustainable systems that combat climate change, ensure profitability, support rural communities, and inspire consumer confidence. Simplicity drives CropX’s innovation; their user-centric design simplifies complex technology for seamless farmer interaction. Offering an Agronomic Farm Management dashboard utilising soil sensors, weather data, and satellite imagery, CropX empowers farmers to make informed, data-driven decisions from soil to sky. Their commitment to simplicity, affordability, and scalability drives widespread adoption of precision technology, accelerating progress toward environmental, financial, and social sustainability goals.

Energy Farmers Australia leads the charge in innovative waste management solutions, reshaping waste repurposing, market entry, and business decarbonisation. Addressing grain dust, non-commercial value (NCV) grain, and waste plastics in the Australian Grains Industry, they confront enduring challenges at bulk export and large handling facilities. Their fully automated pyrolysis system efficiently converts waste into biochar, a carbon-storing substance ideal for road construction. This sustainable approach mitigates issues linked to grain dust disposal and NCV grain, while reutilising plastic tarps from grain bunkers. Energy Farmers Australia envisions empowering grain handlers to engage in emerging carbon markets, transforming waste into biochar, and driving sustainable solutions within the grains industry.

EXTAG stands out as a premier provider of Smart Asset Management systems, demonstrating a robust dedication to delivering efficient asset management solutions with a focus on heightened user engagement, achieved through seamless implementation of customisable forms. This pertains to both the domestic and international markets. Taking inspiration from technologies akin to those used in payWave technology, EXTAG offers a comprehensive end-to-end traceability service. While their primary usage resides in the mining sector, EXTAG is actively interested in exploring the agricultural domain and the potential for technology transfer.

FarmLab offers an ecosystem of environmental measurement services and software, facilitating the digitisation of on-farm environmental data.

In the agrifood industry, the primary challenge is the scattered and non-digitised state of environmental data, residing in spreadsheets, filing cabinets, or among various consultants and labs. This fragmentation impedes farmers from engaging in environmental markets, making informed sustainable decisions, and implementing precision agriculture techniques for improved yields. FarmLab addresses this by centralising and digitising crucial data, ensuring accessibility for farmers and stakeholders.

FarmLab’s integrated environmental management solution connects testing labs, field samplers, and consultants, streamlining sample collection, testing, and data mapping. This approach offers standardised, accessible data, empowering farmers with critical insights for sustainable decisions and improved agricultural practices.

Farmed Carbon, an Australian technology firm, innovates rice straw waste management by converting it into bio-asphalt. Annually, the rice industry produces over 1 billion tons of straw waste, often burnt, releasing 2 billion tons of CO2, posing risks to farmers and causing severe air pollution. Farmed Carbon’s cutting-edge local technology offers a sustainable shift, turning a highly carbon-intensive crop into an eco-friendlier option. Through microwave pyrolysis, they create biochar and bio-oil, providing viable alternatives. By targeting road and construction sectors, they diminish dependence on carbon-heavy imports like bitumen and cement, enhancing safety for farmers and fostering cleaner air for local communities.

Farm Optimisation Group empowers producers with comprehensive farm management solutions, utilising an advanced whole-farm economic decision tool.

Recognising the pivotal role of farm management, their solutions enhance profitability, mitigate risks, foster sustainability, and elevate animal welfare. However, navigating optimal strategies amidst complex farm systems—encompassing diverse soil types, crop, and livestock options amid price and climate variations—is arduous. Emerging challenges like meeting GHG targets further complicate decision-making.

Farm Optimisation Group pioneers an innovative solution by integrating proven research-based analytical methodologies into a user-friendly whole-farm economic optimisation platform. This advancement enables tailored management solutions, leveraging on-farm data, to address the evolving challenges encountered by modern producers.

Food2Soil pioneers a circular economy by transforming commercial food waste into biologically enriched fertiliser, benefiting home gardeners, farmers, and horticulturalists. By diverting organic waste from landfills, this innovation reintroduces vital nutrients and beneficial microbes to the soil, fortifying plant health, ecosystem support, and biodiversity.

Utilising diverted food and coffee waste, a staggering 8 million tonnes per year in Australia alone, Food2Soil significantly curtails harmful greenhouse gas emissions. Its fermented bio-fertiliser combats poor soil health, enhancing plant resistance to environmental stressors, reducing synthetic fertiliser overuse detrimental to waterways and climate change, thus addressing supply chain issues while ensuring safer, nutrient-rich products.

The unique aspect lies in Food2Soil’s incorporation of both nutrients and live microbes from commercial and industrial food and coffee waste. By reviving soil biology, it fosters natural food growth, moisture retention, structural integrity, and carbon sequestration, epitomizing a true Circular Economy model, decentralizing fertiliser production and distribution. The vision extends nationally and globally with numerous F2S Brewhaus locations, envisaging a natural, safe, and nutritious bio-fertiliser solution.

Gaia are paving a new path in advancing precision agriculture to optimise resource efficiency within the indoor farming domain, encompassing both greenhouse and vertical farming sectors. Their central mission revolves around pioneering a simplified, fully autonomous crop cultivation solution that employs adaptive planting technology instead of conventional static methods. With NASA’s endorsement for its simplicity and efficiency, Gaia’s technology represents the next evolution in high-density indoor cultivation, delivering substantial reductions in CAPEX and OPEX while guaranteeing higher yields and impressive crop densities at every growth stage.

Goanna Ag specialises in elevating smart farming practices, particularly in irrigation scheduling, to enhance water-use efficiency by over 10%. Their cost-effective solutions aid growers, delivering a substantial $250/hectare net benefit per season.

The company addresses the critical challenge of optimising global water usage in agriculture. Beyond water conservation, their commitment extends to enhancing agricultural landscapes by boosting yield and profitability. GoField, their advanced platform, integrates diverse data sources, facilitating precise irrigation scheduling for growers. With real-time monitoring and accurate 7-day forecasts, GoField empowers growers with exceptional control over their water resources, optimising crop growth and resource utilisation. Moreover, their accessible technology offers efficient and profitable agriculture without upfront capital costs or binding contracts.

Grown Not Flown operates as a connecting platform for small-scale producers, particularly flower farmers, establishing a global link with consumers. It simplifies the process for producers by eliminating the necessity to create and handle individual websites. This platform eases consumer access to local growers and producers, addressing the absence of dedicated technologies for small-scale producers like flower farmers. Existing agritech solutions are either expensive or tailored for specific industries, limiting small-scale operations’ automation and profitability. Grown Not Flown strives to build a digital community and marketplace specifically for micro and small-scale flower farmers and producers, empowering them by streamlining business operations and enhancing connections with consumers.

Hone Corporation introduces a handheld spectrometer with an ML chemometric model-engine, revolutionising on-the-go chemical analysis for agriculture. Their innovation empowers farmers with instant, lab-grade insights into agricultural commodities, soil, and leaf-tissue properties, enabling better-informed decisions.

Conventional lab-based analysis methods prove costly and time-consuming, posing challenges for modern farms. Hone’s solution bridges this gap, offering swift, cost-effective, and precise analysis crucial for fertiliser placement and pasture quality assessment. By integrating with established digital platforms, Hone accelerates widespread adoption, granting agricultural stakeholders access to high-quality analysis, elevating decision-making and optimising economic and environmental outcomes.

InvertiGro provides plug-and-play indoor farming solutions to enable efficient and sustainable production of food, seedlings, fodder, pharmaceuticals and more, almost anywhere and at any scale. Their modular, scalable and flexible solutions reduce the cost and complexity of both set up and operations, whilst delivering resource efficiencies and the highest quality produce. Fully integrated hardware and software combine to provide simplified and predictable crop management and control. Their vision is to empower businesses worldwide enabling on-demand production of an ever-growing list of crops, independent of climate or season to facilitate local self-sufficiency. InvertiGro’s mission is to offer accessible, flexible, scalable and intelligent solutions, enhancing customers’ profitability and catering to community needs.  

Laconik specialises in technology that facilitates convenient monitoring and reporting of farm-scale trials, contrasting the limitations of small-scale research plots. Their innovative platform, the Laconik Experimental Engine for Farms® (LEEF®), streamlines data transfer, trial establishment, and monitoring. This cloud-based solution encompasses grain yield data collection, automated statistical analysis, and result reporting, enhancing product evaluation for growers and crop science firms. Utilising Laconik Combine™ or Laconik Trial™ designs, they’ve conducted over 300 farm-scale trials, allowing spatially diverse treatments for comprehensive environmental evaluation. Their solutions have been pivotal for leading entities like GRDC, Bayer, Syngenta, FMC, Corteva, and ADAMA, bridging the gap between research and real-world application.

LB Agtech developed BeeSTAR®, that has pioneered a digital revolution of beekeeping by developing a remote hive monitoring system that utilises advanced data algorithms and superior connectivity. This innovative system effectively monitors and tracks the hive health and condition, contributing to the fields of beekeeping and pollination. Its implementation aims to minimise human interference in bee colonies and provide authentication of the integrity of honey.

MaxSil pioneers an innovative silicon-based plant nutrient and bio stimulant sourced from post-consumer soda lime glass. Its patented process transforms waste glass into sub-micron powder and granular products, addressing declining agricultural productivity and the global food production challenge. With a demonstrated ability to enhance crop yields in diverse conditions, MaxSil’s solution tackles critical issues like salinity and acid soils, prevalent across millions of hectares globally. Their patented process releases plant-available silicon from waste glass, mitigating stress, improving nutrient uptake, and unlocking nutrients within soil matrices. MaxSil not only boosts crop quality but also reduces waste glass in landfills, providing a sustainable path for increased productivity on saline soils.

Designed by and for those in agriculture to prioritise profitability, it facilitates informed choices in farm management. Synchronised with other financial software platforms, myFARMSMART effortlessly produces a comprehensive cash flow budget, statement-of-position, and projected profit and loss. It effectively manages historical production and financial data, enabling seamless scenario comparisons and real-time assessments against budgets. Beyond aiding farmers, it serves as a valuable tool for financial institutions, providing them with the necessary insights to review and understand the financial requirements of producers. myFARMSMART is the solution to simplified, data-driven agricultural decision-making.

NanoSoils introduces an innovative nanoparticle formulation designed to enhance seed germination, withstand drought, conserve irrigation water, and shield crops from pests. The company aids crops in climate adaptation, supports efficient water usage for growers, and maximises the efficacy of pesticides and fertilisers in the agrochemical industry.

Addressing challenges of drought stress and off-target spray drift, NanoSoils endeavors to maintain or increase crop yield under water scarcity while minimising environmental impact. Leveraging insights from nanomedicine, their technology facilitates precise pesticide delivery, ensuring effectiveness on target pests while safeguarding non-target organisms. Moreover, their nanoparticle formula, originally intended for medical applications, extends roots to improve water absorption, potentially reducing water usage in drought conditions. NanoSoils’ solution, applied as a seed coating, fosters sustainable agricultural practices.

Nitronic’s innovative technology is empowering farming communities to self-produce zero-emission fertilisers, bypassing prevailing fossil fuel-dependent processes.

Global nitrogen fertilisers serve humanity but contribute 3% of GHG emissions. Nitronic addresses this duality: feeding humanity without harming the planet. With 90% of Australia’s fertilisers imported, farmers face price volatility, transport costs, and supply uncertainties. Nitronic pioneers sustainable fertilizers devoid of fossil fuels or carbon emissions, leveraging modular production near consumption sites, reducing transport emissions.

Their vision allows farmers to produce zero-carbon fertilisers, mitigating price volatility and the dependence on imported fossil fuel-based products. Nitronic’s technology, utilising renewable energy and non-thermal plasma, offers a sustainable, cost-effective alternative for on-site fertiliser creation.

Optomni facilitates enhanced market reach and decreased food wastage through their AI-powered platform, OmniOrder®. Addressing the 20-25% loss of perishable produce pre-retail, their solution resolves supply chain inefficiencies, optimising supply-demand dynamics. Challenges like overordering, poor inventory management, and forecast misalignments are remedied. Optomni’s OmniOrder® streamlines primary producers’ and wholesalers’ operations, integrating seamlessly with financial software and ERPs. Complementing this, their machine learning-driven forecasting engine employs transactional and diverse external datasets to predict demand accurately without requiring retail POS data. This potent combination significantly diminishes supply chain food wastage by up to 25%, fostering efficient and sustainable market practices.

Orijin Plus is a comprehensive IoT and Blockchain-based platform, innovating product tracking and authentication in the food and beverage sector. Seamlessly addressing transparency gaps for food producers and consumers, it redefines traceability norms. By integrating IoT and Blockchain, it assures product authenticity, journey transparency and emissions offsetting, enhancing consumer trust. Its unique multi-brand coalition, powered by a shared reward system, revolutionises wholesale food marketing tools. Originating as an in-house tool for beef brands, it incentivises consumer participation in blockchain completion, preventing counterfeiting. This direct link between producers and consumers fosters trust and loyalty, establishing Orijin Plus as an avant-garde solution, not just in traceability but also in customer engagement.

Pairtree Intelligence serves as the conduit unlocking farmers’ data beyond the farm gate, enabling seamless export to banks, agribusinesses, and innovative platforms. Amidst an influx of services to aid farmers, Pairtree addresses their frustration and overwhelm caused by multiple apps and data inflow. Their flagship, Pairtree Pipes, facilitates CEOs and developers in climatetech, sustainability, and agritech to effortlessly connect with diverse farming ecosystems. With over 100 agritech integrations through a unified API, Pairtree consolidates data from various sources, including IoT, apps, and satellite imagery. Their certified status under the NFF Voluntary Data Code underscores their commitment to empowering farmers, granting them control over data sharing and insights for informed, localised decision-making.

Protequus^® is an Austin-based biomedical engineering firm dedicated to protecting the welfare of animals through advances in AI, biosensors, and IoT connectivity. Founded in 2013 following the unfortunate loss of a horse to colic, Jeffrey R. Schab, an accomplished equestrian and biomedical engineer, ideated and brought to market the world’s first predictive-health wearable for horses (the NIGHWATCH^® smart halter^™) that acts as early-warning system for pain and distress. Protequus^® pioneers transformative solutions for equine health and safety, and is now working to protect horses in transit, while pregnant, and during exercise while simultaneously forging paths to expand their technology to new animal species including livestock and companion animals.

Rainstick embodies ancient wisdom fused with modern technology, inspired by the age-old practices of the Maiawali People in Central West Queensland. Rooted in a 10,000-year-old tradition acknowledging lightning’s impact on plant growth, Rainstick’s technology replicates thunderstorms’ effects for sustainable plant growth. As farming methods contribute to climate change, impacting agricultural productivity, Rainstick aims to combat these challenges. With global food demand projected to surge by 2050 amid declining yields due to climate shifts, Rainstick offers a promising solution. Leveraging First Nation’s bioelectricity insights, it presents a chemical-free alternative, stimulating accelerated growth of plants and fungi, potentially transforming agricultural practices worldwide.

Stoktake employs proprietary image recognition tech to uniquely identify livestock through a single mobile photo. It simplifies data management, tracking, and sharing via its user-friendly app.

The primary challenge Stoktake tackles in the agrifood sector is ensuring livestock traceability, assurance, and verifiability across the supply chain. Initially aimed at preventing livestock theft/loss, it unveiled broader concerns within the agricultural and food supply chain: traceability and assurance of livestock-related information.

Stoktake’s standout solution lies in its platform, fostering data integration and standardised sharing. It addresses critical aspects like biosecurity, import/export processes, and meat traceability, elevating transparency and reliability in the agrifood supply chain.

SwarmFarm Robotics is a pioneer in the development of integrated autonomy and robotics in agriculture.  

 The commercial adoption of SwarmFarm robots has been unprecedented, with farmer customers having used them over 2.3 million acres, accumulating more than 150,000 operation hours and saving the use of around 1.9 million litres of pesticide.  

SwarmFarm was founded on the insight that AI and autonomy is not about incremental adaptation of tractors and traditional farm equipment. SwarmFarm is not building a better tractor, the robotic agricultural company is building what comes after the tractor, which is a robot and the developer ecosystem around it. 

TerraCipher collaborates with universities and industry, bridging research to real-world application. Their algorithm hosting platform, Shaipup, swiftly delivers high-quality data analytics algorithms from researchers to agritech integrators, accelerating accessibility and integration at a tenth of the traditional cost and time.

Australian research institutions develop potent data analytics algorithms, but these valuable insights often remain confined within publications or complex programming packages, inaccessible to those who can translate them into practical solutions for farmers.

Shaipup, TerraCipher’s innovative marketplace, transforms research insights into actionable tools for industry adoption. Hosting these algorithms as Shaips, it streamlines direct access and integration, empowering farm management software with cutting-edge data analytics capabilities.

The Leaf Protein Co. is at the forefront of extracting protein from Earth’s abundant leaf sources, unlocking a vital solution to address the agricultural industry’s challenges.

In combating the biodiversity crisis, the company tackles the unsustainability of relying heavily on a few staple crops, leading to nutritional deficiencies in processed foods.

Amidst a lack of diverse plant protein alternatives, The Leaf Protein Co. innovates by deriving proteins from various leafy materials, significantly amplifying biodiversity and offering sustainable, nutritious plant protein options.

Their technology creates a comprehensive essential amino acid profile, high digestibility, and unique functional properties, standing out compared to conventional soy or wheat proteins.

With Nüleaf Protein® offerings, including a 65% protein concentrate and an 80% protein isolate, the company targets a broad spectrum of applications, catering to diverse food products and supplements.

Transport Genie specialises in real-time precision monitoring, ensuring stress-free transportation events while fostering economic value and mitigating risks, all with an eco-conscious approach.

The escalating need to secure food supplies, address inflation, and meet population demands underscores the critical role of reducing losses from transportation mishaps. Legislative pressures and changing consumer attitudes toward food production emphasise the necessity of innovative technologies to safeguard goods and enhance value for producers.

With an acclaimed sensor system boasting over 9 million data points, Transport Genie caters globally, monitoring terrestrial and oceanic livestock, as well as perishables in transit. Their versatile solutions extend to cold storage management and on-site barn monitoring. Featuring an omni-channel revenue model, their scalable, ruggedised hardware aligns with sustainability efforts, emphasising battery replacement ease and upcycling practices. Additionally, their commitment to environmental causes involves donations to tree planting initiatives and facilitating sustainability incentives for clients.

Uluu pioneers environmentally-friendly alternatives to plastic, addressing global challenges without sacrificing functionality. They prioritise materials that benefit our planet while revolutionising three key areas.

Firstly, Uluu targets plastic pollution by crafting PHAs – biodegradable and biocompatible materials. Secondly, they combat climate change by harnessing farmed seaweed as feedstock, absorbing carbon and substituting carbon-intensive commodities like plastic and animal protein. Thirdly, they contribute to ocean health by cultivating seaweed, cleansing nutrient pollution entering oceans and offering sustainable employment to coastal communities.

Uluu’s mission tackles plastic’s adverse impact on our environment and bodies, innovating to foster a healthier, sustainable world without compromising convenience or utility.

Universal Biosecurity Ltd (UBL) specialises in advanced fumigation solutions for sustainable agricultural supply chains. Current fumigation practices, prevalent in horticulture, bulk grain storage, and container transport, pose environmental threats through ozone-depleting agents like methyl bromide, leaving harmful residues on produce, and contributing to pest resistance. UBL offers Fume8, a revolutionary fumigation device leveraging Ethyl Formate and Nitrogen. This groundbreaking technology, with a patent pending, ensures low toxicity, rapid action, and low-temperature operations. Successfully employed by Qube Energy and Shorpak for fumigation of oil and gas equipment destined for North-Western Australia, the Fume8 device demonstrates efficacy in sea containers. An agreement with CBH Group further extends UBL’s mission to replace toxic fumigation products throughout the supply chain.

VetChip, established in 2019 by seasoned veterinarians and engineers, pioneers animal health technology to proactively monitor, analyse, and detect diseases. Offering innovative hardware coupled with advanced AI, VetChip enhances animal welfare, performance, and traceability. Their technology, nearing entry into the equine market, integrates seamlessly into existing smart farming practices, delivering invaluable benefits. Through remote monitoring, VetChip ensures a new standard of animal healthcare, surpassing clinic limits. Their system aids in early disease detection, enhances biosecurity, ensures welfare, validates paddock-to-plate identification, improves yields, and employs geofencing for optimal herd protection, emphasising early intervention for superior animal health outcomes.

Whole. is at the forefront of disrupting the foodtech industry through its revolutionary proprietary technology, WINX (Whole Ingredient Nutrient Extraction). This cutting-edge process redefines food production by ensuring sustainability without chemical processing, eliminating waste, and maximising the bioavailability of plant-based ingredients.

Australia faces an alarming annual food waste cost estimated at $20 billion, with a staggering 25% of vegetables produced remaining on farms, resulting in 1,460 gigalitres of wasted water. Whole. addresses this by introducing a technology that enables large-scale, cost-effective production of genuinely sustainable nutrition. Notably, this innovation stands apart from competitors by processing the ‘whole’ ingredient, preserving its natural goodness while enhancing functionality.

WINX™ technology operates via ultra-high pressure, effectively ‘exploding’ ingredient cells to augment nutritional value and bioavailability. Distinctively, it’s entirely free from chemical processes, generates zero waste, and retains the original ingredients’ nutritional benefits. Furthermore, it reintroduces the consumption of ‘whole foods’, emphasising soluble fiber known for its myriad of health benefits and disease prevention properties.

Whole.’s innovation redefines the food production landscape, providing a new class of whole-food ingredients. By simplifying processing methods, this technology not only amplifies nutritional richness but also significantly reduces capital and operational expenses, setting a new standard in sustainable nutrition. WINX™ heralds a transformative shift in the industry, prioritising wholesome nutrition and efficient, eco-conscious food production practices.

Since incorporation, Xsights has developed scalable ‘plug and play’ solutions that collect valuable real-time location data on assets using Internet of Things (loT) devices, offered as a SaaS (‘Sensing as a Service’) subscription.

Xsights is committed to raising awareness for our award winning and patented Xsights IoT Tag (XIoT), for the global agricultural industry, as a scalable solution, for Provenance & Traceability of Agrifood, and Health & Wellbeing Monitoring of Livestock.

The XIoT tag automatically collects location data at scale for real time data processing on our cloud server. Data collected includes ID – unique to each animal, Location, Movement, Dwell, Proximity, Temperature, and more, which is delivered to decision makers and operatives as Triggers, Alerts, Reports, API’s and through the Xsights Livestock Management Mobile App and Desktop Platform.

Benefits for users, include, Issue identification, proactive intervention and management, cost reduction, operational efficiencies, revenue growth, and risk mitigation.

Xsights is currently focused on intensive Pig farming in Western Australia, working with Craig Mostyn Group (CMG). Leveraging our work with CMG and the backdrop of evokeAG in Perth 2024, Xsights is ready to commercially launch our solution to Pork Producers, scaling across Australia and simultaneously into the US and ASEAN regions.

Yarta is a cutting-edge Gen-AI tool designed to empower farmers with rapid access to knowledge and information, harnessing the potential of AI. Whether it’s obtaining product details, delving into industry research, or staying updated with live pricing, Yarta aids farmers in making swift and informed decisions based on data. The app serves as a centralised hub for agricultural intelligence, expert advisory services, and a dynamic commodity marketplace to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of farming operations.

Y-Trace’s Apis-Prime system is designed to provide smart monitoring for beekeepers and growers to optimise pollination activities and protect Australia’s bee population. The system uses affordable NB-IoT communication, state-of-the-art sensors, and AI technology to accurately estimate hive weight without needing costly scales. Y-Trace aims to revolutionise precision beekeeping by making it accessible to beekeepers and providing valuable pollination insights to growers for a sustainable future.

Zondii is leading the charge in evaluating food and fibre quality, equipping farmers and consumers with state-of-the-art technology and robust data analysis. Their technology introduces the world’s premier real-time verification tool, accessible via smartphones or handheld devices. With a global team comprising scientists, engineers, and commercial project managers, Zondii focuses on making this innovation widely available across various sectors such as manuka honey, tea tree oil, ginger, and wool. Their primary objective revolves around unveiling the genuine worth of food and fibre, empowering stakeholders with tools and scientific insights to evaluate the excellence of agricultural produce.