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This episode explores new ideas, solutions and possibilities on how we can make the Australian agriculture industry more sustainable.

Rayali began her journey into agriculture at the age of 13. After interacting with smallholder farmers in India, she questioned how consumers have access to fresh food in Australia whilst smallholder farmers struggle to feed families.

Steven has 35 years experience in the horticultural and food sector and is the founder, owner and Managing Director of the Plus Group of companies.

Born and raised in Westland, the cradle of greenhouse horticulture, Mark  Zwinkels  knew  about  the importance  of  food and flowers before he could even walk.

Michael is co-founder and head of venture investment at AgFunder. A recognised authority in agrifood tech innovation and investment, Michael is a regular keynote speaker and panelist at agrifood conferences globally.

Alec Lee is the co-founder & CEO of Endless West, a beverage technology startup using science to create wines and spirits at the molecular level.

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.

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.

Gideon Soesman is co-founder and managing partner of GreenSoil Investments. GreenSoil Investments funds companies with transformative technologies that change how we use the world’s resources.

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.