Our Partners

The Australian Agritech Association (AusAgritech) is the peak national body uniting Australia’s agritech ecosystem. As a member-based organisation, we bring together innovators, investors, researchers, regulators, and the public to foster collaboration, drive innovation, and address sector fragmentation. Guided by our core values – Connect, Promote, Advance – we champion the development, adoption, and commercialisation of technologies that enhance productivity, sustainability, and profitability across agriculture, fisheries, and forestry.

AusAgritech defines agritech as the application of technology, including sensors, robotics, AI, and biotechnology, to optimise the agri-food supply chain. Through advocacy, networking, and strategic initiatives, we empower members and stakeholders to strengthen Australia’s agritech industry both locally and globally. By fostering a thriving ecosystem with continuous innovation and investment, AusAgritech supports agricultural productivity and positions Australia as a leader in agritech excellence. Together, we are shaping a sustainable and competitive future for agriculture.

The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) is dedicated to enhancing Australia’s agricultural, fisheries, and forestry industries.

DAFF create and maintain agricultural export opportunities, driving gains for Australian agriculture. Their focus is on building resilience and sustainability by increasing the contribution of agriculture, fisheries, and forestry to a healthy, sustainable, and low-emissions environment, while managing biosecurity risks to protect our multi-billion dollar agricultural industries and way of life.

DAFF’s vision is a more sustainable and prosperous Australia through biosecurity, agricultural production, and trade. We aim to support the industry in growing towards a $100 billion agriculture, fisheries, and forestry sector by 2030, despite changing global market conditions.

DAFF champion innovation in agriculture and agribusiness management through co-investment with industry in research and development corporations. Their commitment to driving agricultural innovation is evident through our support for the evokeAG 2024 and 2025 events via the Support Regional Trade Events program.

The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) is an experienced specialist investor with a deep sense of purpose: it is Australia’s ‘green bank’, committed to driving the transition to net zero emissions by 2050. With access to more than $30 billion from the Australian Government, CEFC supports economy-wide decarbonisation efforts, from renewable energy and natural capital to energy efficiency, alternative fuels, and low carbon materials.

In parallel, CEFC is focused on transforming the energy grid, backing sustainable housing, and fostering the growth of climate tech innovators. CEFC collaborates with co-investors, industry, and government, recognising the urgency of the decarbonisation task. Investments are made with commercial rigour, aiming to deliver a positive return across the portfolio.

CommBank has been supporting the Australian Ag industry for over 100 years and have representation of local Agribusiness bankers located right across Australia. In addition to our general banking products and services in lending, working capital and transactional needs, we also have Agri-specific sustainable finance solutions, to help unlock profitability and build resilience. These include Australia’s first sustainability linked loan for Agriculture and our Agri Green Loan. Find out how CommBank can support your business today commbank.com.au/agri

CSIRO’s work in agriculture and food and in biosecurity is solving the greatest challenges through innovative science and technology to build a profitable, productive, trusted, and sustainable agrifood and fibre sector for the future.

Our research develops sustainable solutions for cropping, livestock, aquaculture and horticulture industries. From sustainability in the meat industry and innovations in animal welfare, to looking at the provenance of our food exports, the role of synthetic biology in the food system and ways to boost sustainable water use in the cotton sector, we are focused on bridging the gap between research and commercial delivery.

Working with CSIRO provides access to world class multidisciplinary science, technology and facilities, relevant IP and global networks across the value chain (from gene to the plate).

Our people and partnerships span Australia and 25 countries, fostering a shared vision to create measurable economic, environmental and social impact and delivering new pathways and new technologies for the future.

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) is dedicated to fostering the growth and sustainability of Western Australia's agriculture, fisheries, food, fibre and forestry industries, which collectively contribute over $8.4 billion in exports annually. DPIRD collaborates with businesses, investors, and stakeholders through research and development partnerships, market development activities, and biosecurity management. The department also funds programs to help exporters access global markets and facilitates investment projects focused on expansion. By supporting agrifood businesses in adopting innovative technologies and promoting a vibrant start-up ecosystem, DPIRD ensures the industry's adaptation to increasing sustainability demands.

Innovate UK is the UK’s national innovation agency. We support business-led innovation in all sectors, technologies and UK regions. We help businesses grow through the development and commercialisation of new products, processes, and services, supported by an outstanding innovation ecosystem that is agile, inclusive, and easy to navigate.

For more than 50 years, La Trobe University has been transforming people and societies. The University works collaboratively across disciplines and with partners to develop fresh ways of thinking and conducting research, constantly seeking new ways to engage with and better serve its partners and communities. La Trobe is committed to building relationships and developing solutions for the issues facing society.

Ranked in the top one per cent of universities worldwide, La Trobe is firmly positioned in the top 400 of all three major world university rankings.

Ability Agriculture Foundation is a nonprofit organisation dedicated to enabling awareness, inclusion and opportunity for individuals with disabilities in agriculture. With an online community of over 2,500 members from across regional Australia, the foundation fosters inclusivity and accessibility in farming practices. Through innovative programs, advocacy, agricultural accessibility consulting and educational webinars featuring leaders like Temple Grandin, the Ability Agriculture Foundation is transforming agricultural inclusion and accessibility.

AuctionsPlus, an industry pioneer, has transformed the Australian agricultural business landscape in its remarkable 36-year journey – from a mere concept and a fax machine to an online destination that has become an integral part of Australian agriculture. The distinctive call of an auctioneer resounds across the online realm, with the unmistakable A+ bid, signifying that the AuctionsPlus marketplace is in full "play."

In today's landscape, AuctionsPlus transcends being a mere livestock marketplace. It bolsters the industry with cutting-edge news and invaluable insights while offering Australia's largest and most trusted agricultural platform. The online network has become the cornerstone of the industry, connecting and empowering agricultural professionals nationwide.

Coles is one of Australia’s leading retailers, we employ more than 120,000 team members, engage with more than 8,000 suppliers, and welcome millions of customers through our store network and digital platforms every week.

Coles supports Australian farmers and producers to encourage sustainable farming practices through our Australian First Sourcing Policy, supplier partnerships, direct dairy sourcing model, and the Coles Nurture Fund.

We are committed to building strong, multi-generational, collaborative relationships with local farmers, producers and suppliers. Their hard work and dedication enables us to provide high-quality products to our customers.

CSIRO’s work in agriculture and food and in biosecurity is solving the greatest challenges through innovative science and technology to build a profitable, productive, trusted, and sustainable agrifood and fibre sector for the future.

Our research develops sustainable solutions for cropping, livestock, aquaculture and horticulture industries. From sustainability in the meat industry and innovations in animal welfare, to looking at the provenance of our food exports, the role of synthetic biology in the food system and ways to boost sustainable water use in the cotton sector, we are focussed on bridging the gap between research and commercial delivery.

Working with CSIRO provides access to world class multidisciplinary science, technology and facilities, relevant IP and global networks across the value chain (from gene to the plate).

Our people and partnerships span Australia and 25 countries, fostering a shared vision to create measurable economic, environmental and social impact and delivering new pathways and new technologies for the future.

The Future Drought Fund is funding innovation for drought resilience through a number of projects, including the Drought Venture Studio and Australia’s eight Drought Resilience Adoption and Innovation Hubs.

The Drought Venture Studio, created by Beanstalk AgTech is the world’s first venture studio dedicated to transforming agriculture by enhancing drought resilience for Australian farmers in the face of our changing climate. The Studio focuses on guiding innovators through the earliest stages of problem discovery and solution validation, building a Minimum Viable Product, developing a go-to-market strategy, and beginning to scale their solutions for impact.

Australia’s eight Drought Resilience Adoption and Innovation Hubs are supporting farmers and regional communities to prepare for drought by driving the adoption of innovations and new practices. We do this by connecting farmers to regional experts, industry groups, researchers, universities, Traditional Owners, and others to grow their resilience in the face of a changing climate.

For over three decades, The Lucas Group has been recruiting the right people for the right positions.

The Lucas Group is Australia's premier agri-industry recruitment firm, providing human resource consulting services, executive search, and agribusiness recruitment across the industry.

Their thorough search methods have no parallel. They combine a robust digital advertising campaign with direct contact, ensuring every rock is turned over to find the perfect fit.

The Lucas Group team comes from regional backgrounds, with many spending weekends on-farm. They live agriculture, so they understand agriculture.

Recruiting for agribusinesses takes more than just sitting in an office. This is why The Lucas Group is out and about at major industry events throughout the year, adding to their 100,000+ network of qualified candidates and keeping up with industry news.
The Lucas Group is here to help agribusinesses - if it involves your people, you need their people.

Founded in the Queensland outback in 1920, Qantas has grown to be Australia's largest domestic and international airline. Registered originally as the Queensland and Northern Territory Aerial Services Limited (QANTAS), Qantas is widely regarded as the world's leading long distance airline and one of the strongest brands in Australia. We've built a reputation for excellence in safety, operational reliability, engineering and maintenance, and customer service.

The Centre for Agriculture and the Bioeconomy (QUT, Brisbane, Australia) is at the forefront of tackling the world's most pressing challenges. From growing populations and increasing energy demands to climate change impacts and biosecurity threats, our experts are developing innovative solutions for a sustainable future.

Our team of world-leading specialists in plant and industrial biotechnology, synthetic biology, genetics, molecular biology, soil and ecological sciences, process engineering, industrial chemistry, robotics and autonomous systems, data science, social science, business, and law are dedicated to making a real-world impact. Here's how we're making a difference:

Improved Food Production and Supply: We're pioneering new methods and biotechnologies to create future foods and high-value industrial products, with the capability to scale up production.

Better Crop Resilience & Nutrition: By identifying and engineering plant genetics and biological solutions, we're increasing crop yields and enhancing resistance to pests, diseases, and drought.

Cleaner, Greener Bioproducts: Our biorefining technologies are transforming agricultural industries, producing higher-value, sustainable products like feed, fuels, chemicals, and bioproducts.

More Sustainable Agriculture: Through integrated research of soils, plants, and the atmosphere, we're driving the production of profitable, environmentally sustainable food and fibre.

Improved Agriculture and Food Systems for Our Communities: We're bringing together science, society, and business perspectives to solve complex challenges in agriculture, food production, sustainability, resilience, waste, and food insecurity.

At the Centre for Agriculture and the Bioeconomy, we're committed to creating a better future through innovation and collaboration.

Rimfire Resources is an Australian privately owned human resources company committed to providing people, information, and business improvement services to agribusiness. Since 1998, Rimfire’s strategy has been straightforward - to establish and build dependable long-term relationships with clients and present real and cost-effective solutions.

In July 2021 Rimfire Resources joined the CGH Group, a leading provider of outsourced recruitment and human resources through specialist brands in 20+ offices around Australia. Brands operating are CoreStaff, Beilby Downing Teal, GOAL Indigenous Services, and Rimfire Resources.

RSM Australia is your trusted partner for audit, tax, and consulting services, empowering rural businesses to reach their goals and face the future with confidence.

For over a century, RSM Australia has stood shoulder-to-shoulder with Australian businesses, working together across the nation. Their focus on your needs drives them to truly understand your goals and help you make confident decisions about your future.

With 32 locations across Australia and a global network, RSM Australia is perfectly positioned to support your growth, no matter where you’re located. They combine local knowledge and personal service with national resources to deliver superior results.

RSM Australia delivers comprehensive business solutions designed with rural success in mind. Their specialised offerings encompass:
• ESG and sustainable farming solutions
• Support for maximising R&D tax incentives
• Facilitation of grants and funding access
• Technology guidance tailored to your needs
• Expertise in mergers, acquisitions, and securing capital
• Ensuring robust risk management and governance.

Syngenta is one of the world’s leading agriculture companies, comprised of Syngenta Crop Protection and Syngenta Seeds. Our ambition is to help safely feed the world while taking care of the planet. We aim to improve the sustainability, quality and safety of agriculture with world-class science and innovative crop solutions. Our technologies enable millions of farmers around the world to make better use of limited agricultural resources. Through partnerships, collaboration and The Good Growth Plan, we are committed to accelerating innovation for farmers and nature, striving for carbon neutral agriculture, helping people stay safe and healthy, and partnering for impact. For more information visit www.syngenta.com.au

The University of Queensland is ranked number one in Australia and fourth globally for agriculture research. Three UQ groups are leading change to solve global challenges in a rapidly changing world by conducting collaborative research, innovation, capacity building, and commercialisation through trusted partnerships in agriculture, food, and nutrition.

The Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation leads research across crop, animal, horticulture, nutrition, and food sciences to address global challenges facing food and agriculture systems.

The School of Agriculture and Food Sustainability offers a flagship learning environment to address food security and sustainability globally while training and graduating a workforce capable of tackling these challenges.

Australia’s Food and Beverage Accelerator (FaBA) helps the sector reach its global potential, from ideas to innovation to ingredients. FaBA accelerates the commercialisation of university research, increases engagement with industry, and delivers science at ‘start-up speed’.

The Sydney Institute of Agriculture brings together research from across the University of Sydney and contributes valuable knowledge to the agriculture and food sector.

The University of Sydney has been a leading contributor to Australian agricultural knowledge for more than a century. The Sydney Institute of Agriculture is at the forefront of research and outreach for agricultural innovation, business and policy. Our contribution remains vital and what we offer is highly valued by our industry stakeholders, making us a leading participant in transforming Australian agriculture. We are playing a leading role in the design, creation and integration of components required for the ‘new agriculture’: a high-tech, ecosystem-aware, value-added and consumer connected food production framework with benefits for consumers, producers and the environment.

Our research staff are industry leaders influencing policy locally and internationally. They are finding solutions to the biggest challenges our planet faces, from sustainable food production for an increasing population, to environmental management issues.

GrainInnovate was established in 2019 by the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) and it is managed by Artesian Venture Partners (Artesian). We invest in start-ups to drive the future profitability and sustainability of Australian grain growers.

The partnership between GRDC and Artesian combines institutional investment with industry to collaboratively identify key challenges faced by growers and to deploy capital into start-ups that are developing innovative and commercial solutions to these challenges.

GrainInnovate is an early-stage fund, investing in the pre-seed to growth stage of start-ups from Australia, and globally, that fit GrainInnovate’s investment mandate.
GrainInnovate investments bring start-ups with unique innovations, new capabilities, passion and purpose to the grains industry. Their innovations share a common focus with us to solve grower challenges and leverage industry opportunities with innovative technology.

Teaming up with local and global innovators, Hort Innovation’s Frontiers invests in seizing big opportunities and developing solutions to horticulture’s major challenges.

Over the next decade, Frontiers aims to inject $500 million into research and development to drive transformation in Australian horticulture and shape a more sustainable future.

Opportunities are open to forward-thinking growers, agile startups, transformative researchers, tech disruptors, and emerging Australian and international brands eager to make a lasting impact on the industry and the world.

AgriFutures Australia is one of 15 Research and Development Corporations (RDCs) that service the Research, Development and Extension (RD&E) needs of Australian rural industries. It represents the research needs for 13 thriving rural industries (chicken meat, rice, honey bee and pollination, ginger, tea tree oil, pasture seeds, export fodder, thoroughbred horses, kangaroo, buffalo, deer, goat fibre and ratite), delivering research and innovation that aims to give our farmers and producers real returns, as well as prepare them to thrive into the future.

Australian Eggs is a member owned not-for-profit company, that provides marketing and research & development (R&D) services to benefit Australian egg farmers.
Australian Eggs works with the egg industry to invest in programs that help deliver nutritious, affordable and sustainable eggs to Australian families.

The Australian Livestock Export Corporation (LiveCorp) is the service provider and research body for Australia’s livestock export industry, funded through statutory levies on the export of cattle, sheep and goats. A key focus is the continuous improvement of animal health and welfare outcomes, including on ships and in destination markets, and through research and training. LiveCorp also contributes to the opening and development of new markets, spearheads efforts to identify innovative solutions and technological improvements, and uses its communication efforts to foster a greater understanding of the livestock export industry and its performance.

The Australian Meat Processor Corporation (AMPC) is the specialist research and development provider for Australian red meat processors, wherever they are, whatever their markets, and no matter their size.
AMPC provides research, development, and extension services that improve the sustainability and efficiency of the red meat processing industry.

Australian Wool Innovation, along with our marketing arm, The Woolmark Company, is transforming the global wool industry. Working on behalf of 75,000 woolgrowers, AWI drives cutting-edge R&D and innovative marketing across the wool supply chain to enhance the international competitiveness, sustainability, and profitability of the Australian wool industry. Partner with us in delivering new science and tools revolutionising the wool industry, from farm to fashion.

The Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC) is one of Australia’s 15 Rural Research and Development Corporations (RDCs).

A partnership between cotton growers and the Commonwealth Government, CRDC exists to grow the sustainable future of cotton through innovation with impact.

We deliver world-class research, development and extension (RD&E) outcomes, governed by our five-year strategic plan: Clever Cotton. Through Clever Cotton, we aim to invest $125 million into cotton RD&E, delivering $1 billion in value back to Australia’s cotton industry.

Achieving this ambitious plan requires close collaboration with the agri-innovation community, which is why we’re proud to partner with AgriFutures for evokeAG 2025.

Dairy Australia works towards shaping a profitable and sustainable dairy industry by providing services that benefit and advance dairy farm businesses and the industry. These services deliver value by enhancing farm business management, supporting employment and people development, driving herd and feed innovation, managing climate and environment, promoting Australian dairy and the commitment to sustainability, supporting international dairy markets, contributing to policy development, and responding to critical issues and events

The Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) takes a leading role in planning and investing in fisheries research, development and extension (RD&E) to support the ongoing sustainability of our aquatic sectors and aquatic ecosystems.

The Corporation is a co-funded partnership between the Australian Government and fisheries and aquaculture. It is a statutory corporation under the Primary Industries Research and Development Act 1989 (the PIRD Act) and is responsible to the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry.

FRDC plans, invests in and manages RD&E for fishing and aquaculture and the wider community, and we encourage adoption of the resulting knowledge and innovation for impact. We coordinate government and industry investment and work with stakeholders to establish and address their R&D priorities.

On behalf of the Australian Government, we have a significant responsibility to ensure research is undertaken to assist in the management of fisheries and aquaculture resources for their ongoing sustainability. This means a significant proportion of funding is directed to research that has a benefit for the four sectors of the fishing industry: Indigenous, commercial and recreational fishing and aquaculture while also delivering a public good benefit to the Australian community.

Forest & Wood Products Australia (FWPA) is a not-for-profit industry organisation that plays a vital role in supporting the sustainable growth of Australia’s forest and wood products sector. By funding innovative research, sharing cutting-edge insights, and promoting the environmental and economic benefits of timber, FWPA empowers the industry to thrive.

Our initiatives foster collaboration across the industry and drive advancements in sustainability, technology, and market development to highlight the countless advantages of wood—The Ultimate Renewable™.

Hort Innovation advances Australia’s $16.3 billion horticulture industry by investing in research and development, marketing and trade to build a prosperous and sustainable future for growers.

We partner with Australian and international co-investors including government, leading science, technology, and consumer strategy experts to anticipate future challenges and opportunities.

Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) is Australia’s industry marketing and research body fostering the long-term prosperity of our red meat and livestock industry. MLA’s purpose is to deliver world-leading outcomes that fuel global competitiveness, sustainability and producer profitability.

MLA Membership is free to levy-paying producers of grass or grainfed cattle, sheep and goats. MLA members receive lots of benefits. For more information, visit mla.com.au/membership.

Sugar Research Australia (SRA) is the specialist research organisation for the Australian sugarcane industry, established in 2013 as a company owned by sugar growers and millers. We work in close partnership with growers, millers and service providers to deliver meaningful research impacts on the ground. Unique to the rural research and development corporation (RDC) landscape, SRA operates an extensive network of research farms, laboratories, and offices throughout the industry’s regions. This widespread presence ensures that SRA staff, as well as research and extension efforts are accessible to all growers and millers. SRA has facilities at ten locations stretching from Meringa, near Cairns in North Queensland, to Broadwater in northern New South Wales.

Wine Australia empowers the success of the Australian wine sector through Research, Innovation and Adoption to enhance global competitiveness and meet the challenges of tomorrow, today; Market Development to increase the demand and premium paid for Australian wine; and Regulatory Services to safeguard Australian wine’s integrity and uphold the sector’s reputation.

Wine Australia is funded by the sector, for the sector, through grapegrower, winemaker and exporter levies and user-pays charges, with matching funds from the Australian Government for research and innovation. Established under the Wine Australia Act 2013, it is a Commonwealth Government statutory authority.

The Future Drought Fund is funding innovation for drought resilience through a number of projects, including the Drought Venture Studio and Australia’s eight Drought Resilience Adoption and Innovation Hubs.

The Drought Venture Studio, created by Beanstalk AgTech is the world’s first venture studio dedicated to transforming agriculture by enhancing drought resilience for Australian farmers in the face of our changing climate. The Studio focuses on guiding innovators through the earliest stages of problem discovery and solution validation, building a Minimum Viable Product, developing a go-to-market strategy, and beginning to scale their solutions for impact.

Australia’s eight Drought Resilience Adoption and Innovation Hubs are supporting farmers and regional communities to prepare for drought by driving the adoption of innovations and new practices. We do this by connecting farmers to regional experts, industry groups, researchers, universities, Traditional Owners, and others to grow their resilience in the face of a changing climate.

As rural Australia’s most trusted agribusiness, Elders has been a cornerstone of the agriculture sector for over 180 years.

Elders is dedicated to fostering a sustainable and prosperous future for rural and regional communities, creating value for all stakeholders in the agricultural supply chain.

With an extensive network across Australia Elders provides access to markets, tailored advice, and specialist knowledge across a wide range of products and services. These include farm supplies, agronomy, livestock, wool, grain, finance, insurance, and real estate.

Elders, for Australian agriculture.

Caitlyn is an innovative AI platform that powers intelligent conversations with your organisation's agricultural research and data. Users can actively engage with and extract insights from your data repository through natural conversation, transforming how they access and understand information. Unlike traditional keyword searches, users ask questions and receive precise, cited answers drawn directly from your organisation's knowledge base. Every response includes citations and deep links back to source documents, ensuring accuracy and traceability.

What sets Caitlyn apart is its unmatched accuracy in answering complex agricultural queries. Through its deep understanding of agricultural contexts and robust security features - where all data remains within your private infrastructure - Caitlyn delivers more reliable results than typical AI solutions. Organisations also maintain complete control over customisation. The platform integrates seamlessly into existing applications and websites, backed by dedicated expert support

Case IH represents over 180 years of experience in the agricultural industry, delivering powerful, reliable, and efficient equipment to meet the evolving challenges of modern agriculture. With a global presence in more than 160 countries, we are recognised as a leader in agricultural innovation.

Our mission is to support farmers by helping them advance their operations through practical technology solutions. We provide a comprehensive range of products, including our advanced Steiger, Magnum, Optum, Puma, Maxxum and Farmall tractors, as well as innovative harvesting and hay solutions. Our world-renowned precision technology enhances productivity, ensuring that farmers can operate at their best.

At Case IH, we are committed to collaborating with our customers, understanding their needs, and developing the most effective solutions to drive their success. We exist to serve farmers, and meeting their needs is our purpose.

CSIRO’s work in agriculture and food and in biosecurity is solving the greatest challenges through innovative science and technology to build a profitable, productive, trusted, and sustainable agrifood and fibre sector for the future.

Our research develops sustainable solutions for cropping, livestock, aquaculture and horticulture industries. From sustainability in the meat industry and innovations in animal welfare, to looking at the provenance of our food exports, the role of synthetic biology in the food system and ways to boost sustainable water use in the cotton sector, we are focussed on bridging the gap between research and commercial delivery.

Working with CSIRO provides access to world class multidisciplinary science, technology and facilities, relevant IP and global networks across the value chain (from gene to the plate).

Our people and partnerships span Australia and 25 countries, fostering a shared vision to create measurable economic, environmental and social impact and delivering new pathways and new technologies for the future.

From the first experimental farm in 1892 to our fully automated commercial Global Digital Farm, Charles Sturt University has a long history in agricultural innovation. Visit AgriPark during evokeAG 2025 to see how we are unlocking the power of data on the Global Digital Farm, reducing carbon emissions with the Cool Soil Initiative, transforming the wine industry through the Vineyard of the Future, advancing sustainable food systems through our Renewables in Agriculture program, and supporting First Nations startups with our unique First Nations Innovator Program. Network with our Gulbali Institute (Agriculture, Water and Environment) researchers, learn more about our agricultural courses, or how we are raising awareness and solving industry challenges through the eXtended Reality Centre (XRC).

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) is dedicated to fostering the growth and sustainability of Western Australia's agriculture, fisheries, food, fibre and forestry industries, which collectively contribute over $8.4 billion in exports annually. DPIRD collaborates with businesses, investors, and stakeholders through research and development partnerships, market development activities, and biosecurity management. The department also funds programs to help exporters access global markets and facilitates investment projects focused on expansion. By supporting agrifood businesses in adopting innovative technologies and promoting a vibrant start-up ecosystem, DPIRD ensures the industry's adaptation to increasing sustainability demands.

Accelerating the growth of exceptional agrifood-tech ventures for industry impact

Farmers2Founders accelerates the commercialisation and adoption of transformative agrifood technologies by building well-functioning agricultural and food systems that connect startups, corporates, governments, researchers, industry bodies, social enterprises, investors, farmers and value-chain participants.

Through our platforms, products and services, we:
• Facilitate investments in early-stage ventures for impactful global growth
• Support entrepreneurs and founders in developing and scaling transformative solutions
• Drive large-scale adoption of innovations across the agrifood system
• Build thriving, diverse agrifood ecosystems globally that mobilise and deploy a network of talent, mentors, coaches, experts, advisors and investors
• Deliver data-driven insights on the performance and impact of new technologies and innovations on key global challenges

Food and Fibre Great South Coast Victoria is Australia’s top agricultural production region, delivering over $4.6 billion in output annually. The food and fibre sector is the region’s largest, contributing 60% of the region’s GRP and 21.6% of all jobs. The region is perfectly positioned for agricultural production, value-add investment, leveraging its economies of scale, position and infrastructure, efficient productivity, and favourable natural resources.

The Great South Coast embraces regenerative economic development principles with the aim to grow the value of the region’s food and fibre production to improve the prosperity, well-being, and resilience of all, serving local, national, and international communities.

Food and Fibre Great South Coast and its partners are excited to join efforts at evokeAG 2025 to drive research and development, regional value-add, investment, and sustainability; to realise untapped opportunities; to nurture food and fibre careers; and to raise awareness of the extraordinary and flourishing agricultural sector.

AgriFutures grow^AG. is an online agrifood innovation platform. Explore, find and connect with world leading agricultural research, unique technologies and commercialisation, investment and research opportunities online in one, easy to use location. grow^AG. is supported by a unique concierge team who work to enhance connections and drive relationships and partnerships. All the information on grow^AG. is free to access and allows investors, corporates, startups, researchers, industry, government and universities from Australia and around the world to locate information and opportunities that will deliver innovation back to the farm and the food supply-chain.

Innovate UK is the UK’s national innovation agency. We support business-led innovation in all sectors, technologies and UK regions. We help businesses grow through the development and commercialisation of new products, processes, and services, supported by an outstanding innovation ecosystem that is agile, inclusive, and easy to navigate.

The South Australian Government has a strong plan to grow our state’s economy and capitalise on its competitive strengths. Invest SA is a dedicated team of investment and business development professionals within the Department of State Development, ensuring that South Australia is recognised as one of the best places in the world to invest by helping to drive inbound national and international investment. South Australia’s economic diversity contributes to state growth and Invest SA plays a critical role in connecting businesses to opportunities, industry networks, and other government agencies – all of this with a view of achieving investment outcomes. If you’re interested in doing business in Australia, Invest SA stands ready to show you why South Australia is the best place to start.

For more than 50 years, La Trobe University has been transforming people and societies. The University works collaboratively across disciplines and with partners to develop fresh ways of thinking and conducting research, constantly seeking new ways to engage with and better serve its partners and communities. La Trobe is committed to building relationships and developing solutions for the issues facing society.

Ranked in the top one per cent of universities worldwide, La Trobe is firmly positioned in the top 400 of all three major world university rankings.

Moa Technology is a world-leading agricultural biotech firm developing a new generation of modern, safe and effective herbicides to overcome weed resistance, protect harvests, and ensure food security for all.
Spun out of Oxford University in 2017, our scientists and industry experts have reinvented the way herbicides are discovered. With our ground-breaking proprietary technology, we have already found 70 new herbicidal modes of action, with several advanced resistance-breaking products now in field trials in Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria and Tasmania.
In 2024, we formed a partnership with Nufarm to co-develop one of these advanced new herbicides, with the goal of helping farmers in Australia and worldwide stay ahead in the fight against tough and pernicious weeds.

For over 125 years, New Holland has been a leader in agricultural solutions, delivering reliable equipment to you season after season. We have a history of driving innovation, providing the answers to customer needs with a broad range of agricultural equipment. Our mission is to innovate agriculture for generations to come through continuous progressive innovation.

New Holland offers every customer easy-to-operate tractors, harvesters, balers and precision technology. Our expertise and innovations are backed by precision connected services and supported by a dedicated and dealer network with a strong territory presence. We are open and responsive, ready to understand customers’ changing needs and on hand to help farmers get the job done.

Ofload is Australia’s leading digital freight service, helping businesses achieve efficient, flexible and sustainable supply chains, with a nation-wide carrier network servicing over monthly shipments of all types of road freight.

Ofload connects leading brands such as Asahi, Kimberly-Clark, Metcash, Noumi and Remedy with carriers in a smarter way to utilise otherwise spare shipping capacity, thereby eliminating empty KMs and unnecessary emissions.

The company actively supports Australia’s small business carriers, connecting reliable small-to-medium-sized transport operators from the "long tail" of the nation’s AUD$66B road freight industry, with Australia's largest brands and shippers.

In 2023, Ofload was ranked in the Top 100 Innovators by The Australian newspaper. In 2024 Ofload was named Australian Financial Review’s BOSS #2 Most Innovative Companies.

At Qantec Automation, we specialise in providing cutting-edge IoT technologies that drive efficiency, sustainability, and productivity in farming operations.
Our range of IoT devices—including environmental sensors, smart meters, and IoT controllers—enables farmers to:
• Monitor environmental conditions in real-time
• Optimise water usage and other resources
• Reduce operational costs with smarter insights
Whether it’s precision farming, resource optimisation, or environmental monitoring, our scalable IoT solutions are designed to revolutionise the way you farm. Partner with Qantec Automation to build a smarter, more connected future for agriculture.

The Queensland Government is proud to be the Host State Partner of AgriFutures evoke^AG. 2025 in Brisbane.
Agriculture, fisheries, aquaculture, forestry and processing are central pillars of Queensland’s economy employing almost 13% of the state’s workforce. The total value of the sector is forecasted to be valued at $24.48 billion for financial year 2025.
The Queensland Government has set a bold target of increasing Queensland’s primary production to $30 billion by 2030. We plan to drive future investment in the industry, and create higher value through new products, services, and practices.
Our diverse climate, landscapes and production systems, enabling infrastructure, talented workforce and strong research and development, provides the ideal environment for global investment and partnership opportunities.
Queensland’s AgTech ecosystem – our people, places and programs – is vibrant and connected. It is working together to foster impactful interactions and investments among organisations and individuals that grows Queensland businesses and communities through innovation.
Team Queensland welcomes the opportunity to work with like-minded people and organisations to turn ideas into on-ground action across Queensland and globally.  

The University of Southern Queensland is a dynamic regional University that has established its position as a prominent research and teaching institution, providing education worldwide from three physical locations across South East Queensland - Toowoomba, Springfield, and Ipswich. Agriculture and Environment is a Flagship Research Area for the University, and the University has longstanding research and teaching expertise in Agricultural Engineering and Technology, Climate Science, Crop Health, Drought Mitigation and Adaptation, and Sustainable Agricultural Systems. The University’s agricultural and environmental research is supported by state-of-the-art facilities and equipment that enables researchers to deliver outcomes across multiple fields. The University’s mission is to drive economic and social development through research excellence, higher education and innovation. University researchers are working directly with industry, local communities, and international partners to form strong and enduring research partnerships that deliver tangible benefits and real impact.