Tech

Collaboration is a key ingredient in creating a more sustainable global food system. One of the UK’s four Agri-Tech centres, Crop Health & Protection (CHAP), is leading the way by connecting with AgriFutures Australia, set to enhance farming productivity through agritech innovation.

As the Managing Partner of Omnivore – the largest and oldest player in the Indian agritech venture scene – Mark Kahn understands what it takes to really ‘make it’ after building a venture capital firm from the ground up that’s pioneered agritech investing in India.

The Startup Network is set to ensure Australian founders remain focused on farmers’ needs as they ride the digital driven agritech boom.

Gordon Black of East West Capital and Cong Vu of Nanosoils share their learnings from the Grassroots Series mentoring program, why the future is bright for Aussie startups with global investment on the rise – and why being open to change is key to growth.

Black Box Co co-founders Shannon Speight and Emma Black have developed a web-based app that analyses animal performance metrics across the supply chain. The North Queensland startup is gearing up for Beef Week 2021’s Pitch in the Paddock event, where the duo will go head to head with eight other finalists.

It’s hardly apples for apples when it comes to comparing farm sizes and consumer spending between Southeast Asia and Australia – but the opportunities for Aussie startups to explore ASEAN destinations for their agritech are growing.