Agrifood tech startups are finding value in collaborative investment models, while riding the wave of market volatility amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mark Mortimer is one of the most innovative farmers you will come across. When he walks out the door to go and work on his farm each day, he has a computer bag over his shoulder. He has a real passion for data collection, and has used it to improve his Merino Stud, year on year.

Fleur catches up with Brad Jones (Bungulla Farms) at evoke^AG. and talks about evolving technologies, the process of bringing agtech on farm.

Replay of a panel discussion from evoke^AG. 2020 in Melbourne. Discover how tech and lab based solutions can successfully impact everyday farming.

My evoke^AG. experience – Leesa Chen, 2020 Future Young Leader

Two months on from evoke^AG. the dust has settled, and the wheels are churning on the future program. This is an ideal time to reflect on the success of the two-day agrifood tech triumph. We have crunched the numbers from the sell-out event and found our three breakout sessions that drew the biggest crowds. Here's a wrap on the most popular Breakout Sessions at evoke^AG. 2020

What will a future farmer look like? What jobs will they perform? What skills will that will entail and who else will bring expertise to the management of farm activities?

This episode we delve into the advantages of new protein markets and the rise of plant based meats.

GoMicro are a microscopy 4.0 company who are re-inventing the microscope and instilling it with artificial intelligence, for the intention of allowing it to be accessible to the public and not just scientists.

BioScout allows growers to track and monitor disease in their fields in real-time via disease detection sensors.

thingc Robotics have developed an on-demand workforce made up of fully autonomous, smart field robots.

Thinkbio Pty Ltd is an innovative Australia company using selected strains of bacteria and fungi to deliver sustainable solutions whilst optimising the yield potential of agricultural crops.

Zetifi have developed novel technology that enables power efficient broadband connectivity across vast distances.

Bee Innovative is unlocking global agriculture by maximising pollination.

Escavox started their journey in 2018 and now works with some of Australia’s leading fresh produce and meat suppliers.

AgFunder’s Founding Partner Michael Dean capped off Day 2 with exciting news that investment into Australia’s agrifood technology has jumped by 83 per cent. Fresh statistics in AgFunder’s AgriFood Tech Investing Report – 2019 reveal Australia’s total investment is $90.3 million.