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Behind the mic with Elizabeth Brennan: Meet the emcees of evokeAG. 2025

Introducing Elizabeth Brennan, one of the brilliant hosts gearing up to infuse evokeAG. 2025 with enthusiasm and fresh perspectives. Have you ever thought about what it takes to keep the energy flowing at evokeAG.? In this Q&A series, we’re catching up with the four emcees who will bring the excitement to evokeAG. 2025, on February 18-19 in Brisbane, Queensland. They’ll reveal their behind-the-scenes experiences and highlight what they enjoy most about the event, offering an insider’s view of the action.

Five must-visit ag innovation hubs in Queensland

Queensland is buzzing with agricultural innovation. Whether you're into robotics, sustainable farming, or the latest agtech, these five innovation hubs are where the future of farming is happening. Here's your guide to some of Queensland’s top ag innovation centres. Add one (or all!) to the itinerary while you’re in the Sunshine State for AgriFutures evokeAG. on 18-19 February 2025.

Behind the mic with Saron Berhane: Meet the emcees of evokeAG. 2025

Ever wondered what it takes to energise an event like evokeAG.? In this Q&A series, we're speaking with the four emcees who will keep the excitement alive at evokeAG. 2025, happening on February 18-19 in Brisbane, Queensland. They'll share their behind-the-scenes experiences and what they love most about the event, offering a unique look at the action. Get to know Saron Berhane, one of the four dynamic hosts ready to bring enthusiasm and insight to evokeAG. 2025.

Building relationships: Liam Hescock and Matthew Pryor

In this evokeAG. podcast episode we explore the relationship between a startup and its investor. Hear from Liam Hescock, founder and CEO of Australian agtech startup Azaneo, and Matthew Pryor, Co-Founder & Managing Partner of Tenacious Ventures.

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17 Oct 2024

‘We’re a business that doesn’t sit still’: Mort & Co’s insatiable appetite to innovate

From Australian-first advances in granulated, organic fertiliser through to methane-inhibiting feed additives, Mort & Co is no stranger to innovation. Mort & Co Sustainability Manager, Brad Robinson shares how the Queensland-based company has gone from a $1.7 million annual turnover in 1998 to in excess of $400 million in recent years – all while keeping sustainability at the forefront.

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16 Oct 2024

Behind the mic with Oli Le Lievre: Meet the emcees of evokeAG. 2025

Ever wondered what it takes to keep the energy high at evokeAG.? In this Q&A series we’re chatting with the four emcees who’ll keep things flowing at evokeAG. 2025 on February 18-19 in Brisbane, Queensland.  
From their offstage story, to what they love most about evokeAG., these hosts offer a unique glimpse into the action. Get to know the people who’ll be bringing the oomph and insight to evokeAG. 2025.  

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Customer is king with Andrew Bate and Brad Jones

In this episode, we dive into the dynamics between startups and their customers; what strategies succeed, which ones fall short, and why prioritising customers at the core of business strategies drives lasting success.

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31 Oct 2024

Behind the mic with Elizabeth Brennan: Meet the emcees of evokeAG. 2025

Introducing Elizabeth Brennan, one of the brilliant hosts gearing up to infuse evokeAG. 2025 with enthusiasm and fresh perspectives. Have you ever thought about what it takes to keep the energy flowing at evokeAG.? In this Q&A series, we’re catching up with the four emcees who will bring the excitement to evokeAG. 2025, on February 18-19 in Brisbane, Queensland. They’ll reveal their behind-the-scenes experiences and highlight what they enjoy most about the event, offering an insider’s view of the action.

Five must-visit ag innovation hubs in Queensland

Queensland is buzzing with agricultural innovation. Whether you're into robotics, sustainable farming, or the latest agtech, these five innovation hubs are where the future of farming is happening. Here's your guide to some of Queensland’s top ag innovation centres. Add one (or all!) to the itinerary while you’re in the Sunshine State for AgriFutures evokeAG. on 18-19 February 2025.

Behind the mic with Saron Berhane: Meet the emcees of evokeAG. 2025

Ever wondered what it takes to energise an event like evokeAG.? In this Q&A series, we're speaking with the four emcees who will keep the excitement alive at evokeAG. 2025, happening on February 18-19 in Brisbane, Queensland. They'll share their behind-the-scenes experiences and what they love most about the event, offering a unique look at the action. Get to know Saron Berhane, one of the four dynamic hosts ready to bring enthusiasm and insight to evokeAG. 2025.

Building relationships: Liam Hescock and Matthew Pryor

In this evokeAG. podcast episode we explore the relationship between a startup and its investor. Hear from Liam Hescock, founder and CEO of Australian agtech startup Azaneo, and Matthew Pryor, Co-Founder & Managing Partner of Tenacious Ventures.

Insights
17 Oct 2024

‘We’re a business that doesn’t sit still’: Mort & Co’s insatiable appetite to innovate

From Australian-first advances in granulated, organic fertiliser through to methane-inhibiting feed additives, Mort & Co is no stranger to innovation. Mort & Co Sustainability Manager, Brad Robinson shares how the Queensland-based company has gone from a $1.7 million annual turnover in 1998 to in excess of $400 million in recent years – all while keeping sustainability at the forefront.

Insights
16 Oct 2024

Behind the mic with Oli Le Lievre: Meet the emcees of evokeAG. 2025

Ever wondered what it takes to keep the energy high at evokeAG.? In this Q&A series we’re chatting with the four emcees who’ll keep things flowing at evokeAG. 2025 on February 18-19 in Brisbane, Queensland.  
From their offstage story, to what they love most about evokeAG., these hosts offer a unique glimpse into the action. Get to know the people who’ll be bringing the oomph and insight to evokeAG. 2025.  

The value of food foresight

Food and agriculture, like no other industry, has a profound impact on the health of people and the planet. The cost of not looking ahead and being thoughtful about the accumulative effect of your business on the future is far higher than in most non-food industries.

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9 Oct 2024

Six tips for a winning evokeAG. Startup Program application

Applications for the AgriFutures evokeAG. Startup Program are now open, giving startups and scaleups the chance to rub shoulders, shake hands and sign on the dotted line with potential investors, partners, and customers at evokeAG. 2025. For founders ready to step up, program manager Dallas Pearce shares six key tips for application success.

Agtech and renewables with Dr Louise Brown and Stuart Tait

In this evokeAG. podcast episode we explore an innovative collaboration and dive into how ag industries are bridging the adoption gap when it comes to agtech, chatting with Dr Louise Brown, CEO and Founder of HydGene, and New South Wales farmer Stuart Tait.

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3 Oct 2024

When agtechs work together for beef producers, one plus one can equal three

What do you get when Australia’s top agtech innovators collaborate, rather than compete? Solutions that make beef production easier, more productive, and more profitable.

AgriWebb, Farmbot, Cibo Labs, Pairtree, and Optiweigh share how they’re working together to give beef producers more bang for their agtech buck.

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2 Oct 2024

Are we all suffering panel fatigue? The revolution defining the evokeAG. 2025 program

Harriet Mellish’s daughters are too young to understand the concept of an event – instead she tells them she’s off to a show. And she’s not wrong; building a successful event requires a production element, it needs to engage the audience and spotlight a talented cast.
Here, the General Manager, Global Innovation Networks, AgriFutures Australia, shares what she’s learned from attending several agrifood tech and innovation events in four continents over the past year – and why there are aspirations for the AgriFutures evokeAG. 2025 program to be the greatest ‘show’ of all.

The power of a question in agriculture

It tastes questionable and comes in a smaller can than Coke, even though it’s double the price. Yet last year Red Bull made close to USD$11 billion. Why? Because its founder didn’t ask the question, “What is the market for this product today?” Rather, it was created for an imagined future in an entirely new market category. Dan Schultz, agribusiness psychotherapist, shares why in agribusiness today, we need to ensure that we are asking ourselves and our customers the right questions.

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25 Sep 2024

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Neil Varcoe

Writer, journalist and accidental farmer

Sydney, New South Wales

Oli Madgett

Oli Madgett

Managing Director, Perennial Australia

McLaren Vale, South Australia

Judy Kennedy

Judy Kennedy

Journalist | Judy Kennedy Media

Menzies Creek, VIC

Andy Lowe

Andy Lowe

The University of Adelaide

Adelaide, South Australia

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Anna Maskus

Communications Coordinator

AgriFutures Australia

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Emily Malone

Regional and rural journalist and communications professional

Wagga Wagga, New South Wales

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Jenny Gilbert

Rural communications specialist

Brisbane, Queensland