Sustainable aviation fuel is reducing emissions and creating opportunities for bio-based feedstocks, shaping the future of aviation.

From its debut at evoke^AG. to a global rebrand, GXLab’s (formerly FarmLab) journey reflects the power of connection, persistence, and innovation in Australian agritech.

Seven years after stepping onto the evokeᴬᴳ stage as one of our first Future Young Leaders, the 2020 AgriFutures Horizon Scholar is rethinking what resilience means for farming communities, from northern Kenya to rural Australia.

What happens when you bring together five bold thinkers, each with a knack for shaking up the status quo? You get the 2026 evoke^AG. Groundbreakers, a crew of young leaders who aren’t just dreaming about the future of agrifood, they’re building it.

Innovation in agrifood isn’t just about robotics, AI, or climate-smart tech. It’s also about how we design spaces that reflect the realities of the people driving change. Here Harriet Melish, General Manager for Global Innovation Networks at AgriFutures Australia, explores why free, on-site childcare at evoke^AG. 2026 is a deliberate move toward inclusion — not just for parents, but for a more equitable agrifood innovation ecosystem.

Making it easier for people from diverse backgrounds to work in agriculture could help with labour shortages. People in Paddocks founder and evoke^AG. Startup Program alumni, Sam Pritchard aims to do just that.

Applications are now open for the evoke^AG. 2026 Startup Program. For startups ready to scale, this is your chance to showcase solutions to investors and industry leaders. Just ask Canadian startup RHST Industries, who turned a single conversation at Startup Alley into on-farm trials for their breakthrough water-saving technology. Applications close Friday, 24 October 2025 at 5.00pm AEDT.

In the race to fund agri-food tech, well-meaning questions like “How many jobs will this create?” are quietly killing momentum. But what if the most transformative startups aren’t the ones with big headcounts — yet? Here, Tenacious Ventures’ Maddie Mitchell and Sarah Nolet unpack the hidden traps of early-stage impact measurement, and why Australia’s agtech sector is uniquely positioned to lead with long-term vision. From emissions blind spots to the timing trap, they argue that real impact takes patience, and the courage to wait.

Applications are now open for the evoke^AG. Startup Program 2026, giving startups the chance to rub shoulders, shake hands and sign on the dotted line with potential investors, partners, and customers at evoke^AG. 2026 in Melbourne. Here are our top tips to help your application rise to the top

This wasn’t just dinner; it was the start of something bigger. As the entrees rolled out at the 2025 Culinary Capital Dinner, so did game changing conversations. At the centre of one table sat Cropify, a startup with a bold mission and a sharp pitch, ready to turn a seat at the table into something more.

Applications are now open for the AgriFutures evoke^AG. 2026 Startup Program, where 50 of the boldest agrifood startups will receive a free pass to showcase their innovations on a global stage at evoke^AG. 2026 in Melbourne on 17-18 February 2026.

Australia invests nearly $3 billion each year in agricultural R&D and boasts world-class research capabilities. Yet, we rank last among OECD countries for business collaboration with research institutions — leaving a persistent gap between groundbreaking discoveries and real-world innovation.
Here Tenacious Ventures’ Adam Taylor and Sarah Nolet unpack why this disconnect exists and share practical ways to bridge the gap. From misaligned incentives and cultural differences to examples of successful collaborations, they explore what it will take to turn Australia’s research advantage into commercial impact.

“Being part of evoke^AG. 2025 gave us exposure to not just industry, but investors and everyone in between,” says Edward Barraclough of Drone-Hand, which used evoke^AG. 2025 to secure trials, partnerships, and customer interest ahead of its commercial launch. The 2026 Startup Program gives agritech founders the same opportunity: a prime exhibition spot, and direct access to the people who can help scale your business. With applications now open, Edward is encouraging other agritech founders to take the leap.

Innovation waits for no one, and neither do early bird tickets. AgriFutures evokeᴬᴳ., the largest showcase of agrifood technology and innovation in the Southern Hemisphere, is returning to Melbourne on 17–18 February 2026. Early bird tickets are available now – but close this Sunday, 28 September 2026. Here’s why you should act fast.

Venture capital is drying up, and agtech startups are feeling the chill. But Australia’s agtech sector is not just weathering the storm - it’s quietly building a more resilient, better-aligned future. Here, Tenacious Venture’s Maddie Mitchell and Sarah Nolet explore why now might be the most strategic time to invest in agtech, and how Australia’s unique trajectory could be its greatest strength.

Since 2019 the Western Australian Government has supported more than 40 agtech founders to attend evoke^AG. and it’s paying dividends.