Tech

A decade ago, few could have imagined running a farm from anywhere other than the paddock. Or taking a well-earned break from it, confident that livestock were fed and crops were watered. Today, producers can do both, with agtech tools that monitor production systems and provide real-time insights to mitigate risk and optimise yield.

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.

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.

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.

Case IH continues to lead the way in smart harvesting and precision agriculture through the latest advancements in automation and real-time data integration.