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Great power, great responsibility; channelling artificial intelligence for agriculture

The artificial intelligence (AI) revolution has taken the world by storm, and the Australian agrifood sector is no exception. As we witness the emergence of innovative products like ChatGPT, Claude, Midjourney, and Stable Diffusion, it's clear that the past 50 years of computer science investment have culminated in a plethora of AI-driven solutions. Andrew Skinner, Director of digital and data systems consultancy firm, More Than Machines, reflects on all things AI and why Australian agriculture is punching above its weight.

Rethinking capitalism vs discounted solar pumps: Can we agree on a pathway to a new climate economy?

As 2030 looms, our climate is in crisis, the sustainability targets set by big business seem a mile away – and food producers are being pressured to make up the shortfall. But is on-farm action enough? Or do we need to rethink the entire system that funds agriculture? Here, thought leaders in sustainability and finance unpack the path to a new climate economy, and why – in the defining race of our time – we can’t leave primary producers behind.

Tickets on sale now for evokeAG. 2025 in Brisbane

It’s time to plan your trip to the Sunshine State, because tickets to agrifood tech and innovation event AgriFutures evokeAG. 2025 are officially on sale.
Gathering at Beef2024 in Rockhampton this week, AgriFutures Australia and partners Elders, the Queensland Government, and Brisbane Economic Development Agency have officially launched early bird tickets for AgriFutures evokeAG. 2025.

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7 May 2024

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Will Wells evokeAG. Studio Podcast

Will grew up on a farm in South West England and his mother is a plant pathologist, as such, he has always been fascinated about the potential for technology, specifically artificial intelligence, to be applied to agriculture.

Emma Moss evokeAG. Studio Podcast

Young emerging leader Emma Moss grew up on a small farm near Pittsworth, Queensland. Following graduating from the Glennie school in 2015, she spent 2 years working as a stationhand in the Kimberley and Pilbara, WA.

Ros Harvey evokeAG. Studio Podcast

Farmers of all shapes and sizes know the benefits of monitoring their environment – whether that be the state of the soil, weather patterns, water quality or recognising optimal conditions to plant and harvest.

Nitza Kardish evokeAG Podcast

With the world’s population growing, land and water resources becoming more and more stretched, and a changing climate, many are concerned that traditional agricultural methods won’t be able to meet the needs of the future.

Mark Allison evokeAG Studio Podcast

Mark Allison was appointed Elders CEO and Managing Director in May 2014, after serving as Executive Chairman and Chairman of Elders Limited. He has extensive experience spanning 35 years in the agribusiness sector.

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Neil Varcoe

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