Dubbed “food’s Erin Brockovich” by Bloomberg and the New York Times, Robyn O’Brien is a globally renowned speaker and author on food innovation and entrepreneurship. She observes the challenges our big, bold innovators must overcome to design solutions that will shape the future of our food systems.

Tell someone they’re flying on a plane powered by sugar cane waste or used cooking oil, and you are sure to raise a few eyebrows! Here Airbus’ ANZ Chief Representative Stephen Forshaw shares, how science and agriculture can play a major part in solving one of the world’s toughest decarbonisation challenges – reducing carbon emissions from aviation.

Grand ideas to improve access to technology, international experience, and innovative approaches to improve the sustainability of farming, aquaculture and livestock, these are just some of the cutting-edge concepts that will be explored by Future Young Leaders at evoke^AG. 2024.

The Future Young Leaders for evoke^AG. 2024 have been announced, unveiling a cohort of five young and emerging leaders who are building cutting edge solutions and knowledge for a more sustainable and productive Australian agrifood sector and supply chain.

It’s your last chance to get your application in for the evoke^AG. Startup Program. With applications closing on Monday, 23 October, AgriFutures Program Manager, Dallas Pearce is expecting applications in climate tech, mining tech, and everything in between – and she encourages startups from across the agri-food tech spectrum to apply.

In a world grappling with environmental concerns and ambitious carbon reduction targets, increasingly innovation has become the linchpin to address global challenges. The urgency to combat climate change and meet evolving market, consumer, and regulatory demands, continues to grow, requiring innovation that drives productivity while mitigating environmental harm. And seaweed has now become a key agent of change.

AgriFutures evoke^AG. is Asia Pacific’s premier agrifood innovation event is back in 2024 and is bringing a diverse group of individuals and organisations in Perth on 20-21 February 2024 to explore the exceptional edge of agrifood tech innovation. From farmers, to innovators, researchers, corporations, government agencies and investors – and everyone in between. It’s two days to check out cutting edge-technologies and disruptive business models – oh and did we mention you can forge partnerships with a network of cutting edge innovators? If that’s not enough to get your boss (or if you’re the boss YOU) over the line, here are the top six reasons you should book your ticket.

Fewer cars, fewer flights and much less meat. And if you live in Canada or the United Kingdom, your personal carbon footprint needs to fall by 90 percent by 2050.

The agriculture sector is changing, and it’s changing fast. For farmers, this means unprecedented possibilities when it comes to technological innovations on-farm. But it also means navigating a space where noise, newness and the next best thing makes it more challenging to connect with the innovations and projects that can bring real-world, practical benefits to your individual business.

AgriFutures’ evoke^AG. has launched its program for the 2024 event, revealing a schedule packed with exceptional thought leaders and change makers on the cutting edge of agriculture, food manufacturing, research, innovation, investment, and policy.

Applications for the evoke^AG. Startup Program are officially open, offering startups and scaleups the opportunity to connect with potential investors, partners and customers at evoke^AG. 2024. For founders throwing their hats into the ring, program manager Dallas Pearce has seven tips for success.

In a significant display of support for Asia Pacific’s premier agrifood tech event, AgriFutures evoke^AG., Elders has announced it will remain as the event’s platinum partner for a further three years, through to 2026.

Agrifood tech startup and scaleup businesses are being given an opportunity to directly connect with potential investors and corporates, grow their networks, and expand their customer base at Asia Pacific’s premier agrifood tech event, AgriFutures evoke^AG. 2024.

Rising fuel costs and the growing momentum towards net zero emissions are putting renewable energy sources on the radar for Australia’s diesel-dependant farmers.

Biotechnology is changing the lens through which we understand biology, and in doing so is transforming our approach to health and nutrition. Here we explore four companies and innovative applications of this rapid developing field.

New Artificial Intelligence (AI) driven technology is optimising the supply chain for fresh and perishable products to deliver benefits to Australian growers and wholesalers. A new digital platform, developed by South Australian startup Optomni promises to reduce waste by up to 25 percent, maximising revenue and reducing the impact on the environment.