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evokeᴬᴳ⋅ connects the agrifood innovation community across the Asia Pacific region and around the world. It provides a digital platform and a premier agrifood tech event where farmers share experiences, startups pitch their potential, scientists showcase discoveries, and business leaders share insights. The podcast delivers innovative news and views that elevate the conversation and connect the agrifood innovation community daily.
Episodes
Didn't work the first time? Innovating from mistakes with Bryan Van Wyk and Dr Robert van Barneveld
Everyone knows fails are a part of life. But what you choose to learn from them is where the magic can happen. Dr. Robert Van Barneveld is the CEO of the Sunpork Group which is responsible for producing 20% of Australia’s pork. He’s joining Bryan Van Wyk, Operations Manager at Austral Fisheries on stage at evokeAG 2025. They’ll give an unfiltered look at agritech adoption across Australia’s agric
Carbon reimagined with Aviva Reed
The carbon space can be a murky realm, with a lot of information delivered in many different ways. But what if it was reimagined altogether? Aviva Reed is an ecological artist, environmental book author, and an art science educator. She uses techniques such as art making, storytelling, and hands-on ecoliteracy to explore complexity, making scientific concepts accessible and beautiful. Aviva is com
'We invented the clothesline!', with Olympia Yarger and Adam Anders
evokeAG. brings not just bright minds and thought leaders together but stretches our understanding of what’s happening in the world around us. In this episode we’re hearing from two seasoned evokeAG. speakers and attendees who are renowned for their ability to inspire, inform and push boundaries.Olympia Yarger is the Founder and CEO of Goterra and Adam Anders is the Managing Partner & Co-Found
Setting the stage with Oli Le Lievre and Liz Brennan
It’s only a matter of a couple of short months until the doors are opened on evokeAG. 2025 in Brisbane. With a terrific lineup of speakers around four topic threads, it’s going to take a team effort to keep everyone on track - so what better way than to bring in four event emcees!?Liz Brennan, Tim Hunt, Saron Berhane and Oli Le Lievre will not only direct some fabulous conversations, ask the hard
Customer is king with Andrew Bate and Brad Jones
Jocie and Andrew Bates’ SwarmFarm has been leading the charge in agriculture’s approach to robotics for over 14 years not just in Australia, but overseas. And Andrew attributes much of that success to working closely with their clients, such as Western Australia’s Brad Jones. In this episode we’re exploring the relationship between the startup and their customer - what works, what hasn’t and why b
Building relationships: Liam Hescock and Matthew Pryor
The relationship between potential investor and startup can sometimes be a courtship experience.You might start asking your friends before you venture on a first date. There’s the initial meeting and research. If there's a spark - well, more dates may follow - building trust, aligning ethics and serious investment. But if you don't make a good impression, you part ways and keep looking.
Agtech and renewables with Dr Louise Brown and Stuart Tait
There’s a sweet spot where innovation meets the needs of producers and more times than not, it means success for all involved. In this episode our contributor Jayne Cuddihy explores a brilliant collaboration to sustainably produce hydrogen between HydGene Renewables CEO and founder Dr Louise Brown and innovative New South Wales farmer Stuart Tait. They not only chat about the groundbreaking resear
Breaking down the barriers to agtech adoption with Jenn Honnery and Ben Martin
Modern growers are spoilt for choice when it comes to new agtech opportunities, and yet some still baulk at uptake of it. This month we’re delving into how ag industries are bridging the adoption gap when it comes to agtech. In this conversation, our contributor Jayne Cuddihy spoke to Jenn Honnery, the CEO of the Bowen Gumlu Growers Association and large-scale Queensland mango farmer Ben Martin ab
Think bigger, sooner with Dr Kerstin Petroll and Sam Sneddon
There’s no argument that women are putting forward ideas and research that offer scalable solutions, but why are some of these cutting-edge ideas being overlooked? Is it a gender issue, a communication problem or a matter of self-selecting out of bigger plays? In this episode we’re delving into the concept of ‘think bigger, sooner’, with a particular focus on women working in the agrifood and tech
Visibility of women with Nikki Davey and Dr Nasim Amiralian
In this episode we’re taking a look at the visibility of women and diversity of roles in the workplace with two of the finalists in the AgriFutures Australia Catalyst program. Nikki Davey is the Co-Founder and CEO of Grown Not Flown and Dr Nasim Amiralian is a group leader of the Bio inspired materials group at the University of Queensland. As our contributor Jayne Cuddihy discovered in their conv
Beyond waste: From obsolenscence to value creation
This series was recorded live at evokeAG. 2024 in Perth and explores the exceptional edge of agrifood tech innovation and a relentless pursuit of innovation at a critical juncture in time.Circular economy is a familiar term, and one that is often synonymous with industry waste systems. But we can’t just recycle our way out of the waste crisis we are in. What if this limited interpretation is limit
The great balancing act: AI, the possibilities and the responsibilities
This series was recorded live at evokeAG. 2024 in Perth and explores the exceptional edge of agrifood tech innovation and a relentless pursuit of innovation at a critical juncture in time. The power of artificial intelligence (AI) seems boundless, as do the opportunities it presents for improved efficiency, production, and resilience across the agrifood supply chain. But how can industry responsib
Innovating for good: How agrifood tech can digitise food supply chains and reduce food waste
This series was recorded live at evokeAG 2024 in Perth and explores the exceptional edge of agrifood tech innovation and a relentless pursuit of innovation at a critical juncture in time.Food fraud costs the industry $40 billion per year. How, and where in the supply chain can technology help avoid this waste? How can it deliver consistent and high-quality products to consumers, while preventing r
Price maker, or price taker? Unlocking the potential of more equitable agrifood supply chains
This series was recorded live at evokeAG. 2024 in Perth and explores the exceptional edge of agrifood tech innovation and a relentless pursuit of innovation at a critical juncture in time.Market access, cost of inputs, logistics, supply and demand all influence who benefits most as food and fibre moves through the supply chain.This is a recorded panel session; 'Price maker, or price taker? Un
Ready for take-off? The state of play for the biofuels industry
This series was recorded live at evokeAG. 2024 in Perth and explores the exceptional edge of agrifood tech innovation and a relentless pursuit of innovation at a critical juncture in time.The Australian biofuels industry also finds itself at a serious crossroads. To date, government support and subsidies designed to boost innovation and scale for biofuel producers and end-users has been key, but w
Quantifying your emissions; and Leaders and Laggards
This series was recorded live at evokeAG. 2024 in Perth and explores the exceptional edge of agrifood tech innovation and a relentless pursuit of innovation at a critical juncture in time.With over 70% of Australian agricultural produce exported down long and disparate supply chains, keeping track of Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions is as complex as it is important for primary producers.This episode inc
Bleeding Edge: Securing a premium
Spotting a gap in the market is one thing, building a solution and making it pay is completely another. In this episode you’ll hear a panel discussion; 'Bleeding Edge: Securing a Premium,' where panellists reflect on what worked and what didn’t during their own startup journeys. It’s facilitated by Julie Hirsch, Co-Founder of both Eloments Natural Vitamin Tea and Mullin.RELATED: Five agr
Biologicals - where to from here?
Biologicals have attracted a lot of attention, but widespread adoption and scalability remains a challenge. In this episode you’ll hear from industry experts, producers and academics in panel discussion, 'Biologicals- Where to from here?'It’s facilitated by Ethy Levy, Founder and CEP Impact Innovation Trust and includes insights from Dr Pam Marrone, Co-Founder and Executive Chair, Invasi
In innovation we trust: a discussion on what happens when consumer trust is broken
Consumer trust is hard won and fragile. In this episode you’ll hear a panel discussion called ‘In Innovation we trust’ which lifts the lid on the role technology and innovation can play in building and protecting consumer trust in good times and in bad. It was facilitated by Catherine Marriott OAM, a 2024 Nuffield Scholar and includes insights from Gaethan Cutri, Director Cutri Fruit, Lauren Macke
Scope 3 in action: How are producers reducing on-farm emissions in Australian cropping businesses?
On paper, decarbonisation programs to reduce scope 3 emissions on-farm sound like the best option for our producers, our industry and our planet; but what do they look like in practice?In this episode, we share a panel discussion recorded live at evokeAG 2024, facilitated by Devon Long, General Manager, Asia Pacific, Regrow Ag. Devon is joined in conversation with Ben Fargher, Environmental Market
Mining and agriculture: Shared challenges, shared knowledge, shared bounty
This series was recorded live at evokeAG. 2024 in Perth and explores the exceptional edge of agrifood tech innovation and a relentless pursuit of innovation at a critical juncture in time.We’ve golden soil and wealth for toil, but how do you thrive when you’re sharing both?Mining and agriculture are both industry titans in Australia, and with access to water, land and labour being critical to succ
Mind bending AI: The edge of possibility
This series was recorded live at evokeAG. 2024 in Perth and explores the exceptional edge of agrifood tech innovation and a relentless pursuit of innovation at a critical juncture in time.Nina Schick is a pioneering Generative AI or artificial intelligence expert and has made a name for herself demonstrating how this emerging field will change humanity. As one of the keynote speakers of evokeAG. 2
Innovation and collaboration: Solving Western Australia’s agriculture and food challenges
This series was recorded live at evokeAG. 2024 in Perth and explores the exceptional edge of agrifood tech innovation and a relentless pursuit of innovation at a critical juncture in time. In this episode you’ll hear a fascinating panel discussion called Innovation and collaboration: Solving Western Australia’s agriculture and food challenges. It’s a case study on how industry is seeking innovativ
Pooling our resources towards a collaborative investment landscape
This series was recorded live at evokeAG 2024 in Perth and explores the exceptional edge of agrifood tech innovation and a relentless pursuit of innovation at a critical juncture in time.As private equity investment in agrifood technology, innovation, and enterprise increases, how will the role of venture capital change?This panel discussion includes leading international agrifood tech VCs and top
Agrifood systems: Balancing the social tensions and emissions budget
This series was recorded live at evokeAG 2024 in Perth and explores the exceptional edge of agrifood tech innovation and a relentless pursuit of innovation at a critical juncture in time.When it comes to our remaining global emissions budget, things are tight.In a world of significant socio-economic pressures, how do we maintain productivity while reducing our environmental footprint?Dr Lewis Aken
The convergence of cultural IP and western innovation
This series was recorded live at evokeAG 2024 in Perth and explores the exceptional edge of agrifood tech innovation and a relentless pursuit of innovation at a critical juncture in time. The depth and value of cultural IP to western businesses is proving invaluable- but how can it be done in a mutually beneficial way? The need to share knowledge and networks is increasing, so how can the converge
Natural capital: An opportunity ripe for the picking
This series was recorded live at evokeAG 2024 in Perth and explores the exceptional edge of agrifood tech innovation and a relentless pursuit of innovation at a critical juncture in time.Natural capital is the phrase on everyone’s lips, but taking it from a concept to achieving tangible, valuable outcomes is challenging.Appetite from the corporate sector to engage with nature-based projects on far
The Great Exchange
This series was recorded live at evokeAG. 2024 in Perth and explores the exceptional edge of agrifood tech innovation and a relentless pursuit of innovation at a critical juncture in time.The pursuit of innovation continues at a breakneck pace as we teeter on the edge of ecological, environmental, and economic uncertainty.So, with all the ideas, money, and power in the world, how does Australia us
Hylo Ag's circular economy with Natalie Bell
This series was recorded live at evokeAG. 2024 in Perth and explores the exceptional edge of agrifood. The remarkable world of circular economies was one of the hot topics of evokeAG. 2024, with plenty of panel discussions and keynote speakers touching on it. However, the work being done by Natalie Bell, founder of Hylo Ag and one of evokeAG.'s 2024 Future Young Leaders is a fantastic case st
The potential of biologicals for Australia with Dr Pam Marrone and Dennis Donohue
This series was recorded live at evokeAG. 2024 in Perth and explores the exceptional edge of agrifood From pharmaceuticals to agriculture, biologicals offer promising avenues for sustainable and effective solutions. In this episode our contributor Jayne Cuddihy unravels the complexities and potentials of biologicals through insightful discussions with two experts in the field. In fact, you’d be ha
Growing our food future with Fern Ho
Fern Ho’s love of food was inconveniently disrupted when she developed food intolerances as an adult. This led her on a quest to better understand the provenance of food, while co-founding an alternative protein startup, The Leaf Protein Co.Now, the business is at the forefront of what Australia can do to help meet global market demands to address changing dietary trends and needs.She spoke to our
Navigating Cultural IP with Darryl Lyons and Dr Terri Janke
Despite being a fascinating subject, Cultural IP is quite often an uncomfortable place to do business. Darryl Lyons, chief rainmaker at Rainstick and Dr Terri Janke, owner and solicitor director of Terri Janke and Company are not only passionate about the protection of Australian Indigenous Cultural IP but have dedicated their careers to helping to educate others around what it means. In this epis
From startup to scaleup with Phil Livingston and John Pattinson
There’s a certain exhilaration that creeps in when a startup becomes a scaleup. In this episode we’re hearing from two Queensland-based agtech companies who’ve done exactly that and attended evokeAG 2024 as exhibitors in the inaugural Scaleup Station. Phil Livingston from AgBot and John Pattinson, Chief Development Officer from Goanna Ag told our contributor Jayne Cuddihy that collaboration has be
Social impact with Abi Ramanan and Julie Hirsch
Around the world, agrifood entrepreneurs are addressing social impact, but often in isolation. How can we bring these ideas together and make impact collaboratively? Abi Ramanan is a food systems entrepreneur and Julie Hersch, is Co-Founder of both Eloments Natural Vitamin Tea and Mullin.In this episode, our contributor Jayne Cuddihy explores their tireless pursuit of highlighting social impact in
Global sustainability with Charlotte Weston and Justin Webb
Global sustainability requirements can be a tricky area to navigate, especially when you are a scaleup operating across global boundaries. So, let’s put in practical terms!In this episode, Justin Webb, Co-Founder of Agriwebb and Charlotte Weston, Global Sustainability Director, EY, and a member of the Expert Advisory Board of The Earthshot Prize explore the challenges and opportunities for agribus
Regenerate or die: Talking dirt with Antony Yousefian and Tegan Nock
To say the two guests in this episode are passionate about soil is an understatement. Antony Yousefian, Partner, The First Thirty Ventures and Tegan Nock, Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer Loam Bio live and breathe soil health and believe in empowering farmers to boost soil carbon using microbial technology. In conversation with our contributor Jayne Cuddihy, they discuss not only how a syste
What's next for Australia's startups with Ryan Rakestraw and Matt Macfarlane
Part of the magic of evokeAG is the conversations around global food production and how we can do it better - with more collaboration and innovation. In this episode, our contributor Jayne Cuddihy spoke to two powerhouses in the global scene; Ryan Rakestraw, director of Temasek, a diversified investment company headquartered in Singapore, and Matt Macfarlane, a director of AgriFutures Australia an
A sustainable legacy with Dave McKeon from Elders
Since the inception of the evokeAG, Elders has played a pivotal role in bringing the event together. With a deep linkage to agriculture in all its forms right across the country, Elders priorities innovation and sustainability. In this episode our contributor Jayne Cuddihy sat down with Dave McKeon, Head of Thomas Elder Sustainable Agriculture, Elders to talk everything from the uptake of artifici
Leading the charge with Sally-Ann Williams and Olympia Yarger
The startup ecosystem can be a brutal realm. The ability to think outside the box, pivot, dream big, spend small and negotiate change is really only the tip of the iceberg. Olympia Yarger, founder and CEO of Goterra and Sally-Ann Williams, CEO of Cicada Innovation not only have taken this challenges head on, but thrived. However, is it what it seems? In this episode our contributor Jayne Cuddihy a
evokeAG 2025 is heading to Queensland with Julia Spicer and Salvo Vitelli
The evokeAG event may have only just wrapped up in Perth for another year, but planning is already underway for next year’s premier agrifood innovation event. And where else, but Queensland? The Sunshine State. AgriFutures Australia is excited to be taking evokeAG to Brisbane in February 2025 with the support of Platinum Partner Elders, Host City Partner Brisbane Economic Development Agency and th
Feeding the world one gene at a time with Tress Walmsley and Ponsi Trivisvavet
Did you know that wheat genes are five times more complex than a human's? Innovation knows no world boundaries and there’s no better example than how Australia's first gene edited wheat variety is being developed.Tress Walmsley is the CEO of Intergrain, one of the leaders in cereal breeding in Australia, and has been working closely with Ponsi Trivisvavet, the CEO of Inari which is a see
Embracing the future with Nina Schick and Phil Morle
With a showcase lineup of speakers at evokeAG 2024, the event highlighted Asia Pacific’s exceptional edge to the world, helping delegates find their cutting edge. Centre stage was Nina Schick, a pioneering artificial intelligence expert, exploring how the emerging field of artificial intelligence will change humanity.In this episode she joins Phil Morle in conversation with our contributor Jayne C
BONUS: Australia's Food and Beverage Accelerator - $20M second investment round
The food and beverage sector is Australia’s largest manufacturing industry, worth more than $132 billion, accounting for 32% of total manufacturing turnover, and employing more than 270,000 people. Yet, the advent of COVID-19, rising climate volatility and geopolitical tensions, have underscored the imperative for more resilient and innovative food systems. A recent opportunity listed on AgriFutu
Agronomeye's third eye view
Have you ever heard of the concept of a digital twin? In this episode we’re hearing from Stu Adam, one of the Co-Founders of Agronomeye. Agronomeye is a business that creates incredibly detailed maps and models of farms, helping landowners and managers understand what's going on across their property so they can make better decisions. As an entrepreneur in the purest sense of the word, CEO St
Taking the long way round with Adam Anders
Adam Anders is the Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Anterra Capital, a venture capital fund focussing on investing in innovative companies that are transforming the safety, security and sustainability of global food. Having grown up on a farm in South Australia, Adam has lived the highs and lows of any budding entrepreneur, but admits it’s given him a unique insight into all facets of the somet
Connecting global innovation with growAG.
Finding world-leading agrifood research expertise, and research, investment and commercialisation opportunities easily, let alone in one easy-to-use location, has always been a challenge – until AgriFutures growAG.growAG is helping to connect its users, researchers, investors, innovators, thought leaders and commercial partners from around Australia and across the globe with agrifood innovation, e
The risk and rewards of renewables
As the transition from fossil fuels to renewables gathers pace globally, we brought together different perspectives in a breakout session at evokeAG 2023 in Adelaide. From those who’ve commercialised renewable fuels on a large scale, to the challenges of sustaining biofuels at a local level, our panellists shared the challenges and opportunities in the production and application of sustainable fue
What will it take to satisfy the growing global appetite for protein?
With an expected two billion extra people to feed by 2050, coupled with changing tastes and dietary preferences, there is a growing global demand for more protein, produced more sustainably and from a wider variety of sources. So how, as a global community are we going to achieve that? In this episode we’re exploring what it will take to satisfy the growing global appetite for protein.The panel
Understanding the global landscape and opportunities for biologicals
Globally, research and investment into biological solutions to improve soil and plant health is accelerating exponentially.As regulators around the world seek to reduce the application of chemical pesticides, farmers and growers are looking at biological alternatives to protect plants from diseases, pests, and weeds, or to improve the health of their plants. This workshop, recorded live at evokeAG
Feeding the modern world with Syngenta's Alexander Tokarz
How does an engineer end up crystal ball gazing for next gen plant breeding on a global scale? By thinking outside the box of course!In this episode we’re hearing from Alexander Tokarz, the head of group strategy for Syngenta Group. Based in Basel, Switzerland, he’s responsible for the company’s long-term growth strategy and business development.His presentation at evokeAG inspired attendees to t
Brand Ag: New Zealand, Ireland and Israel
Clean and green is to New Zealand, what the Emerald Isle is to Ireland and what innovation is to Israel. These countries have built brand identities and entire markets on leveraging their unique strengths and stories. In this episode we’re bringing you three presentations recorded live at evokeAG 2023 from David Downs, CEO of New Zealand Story, Shifka Seigel, Project Manager, Israel Australian Cha
Data as a second language
Uber and Airbnb turned two conventional industries on their heads. How did they do it? Using software that allows two applications to talk to each other. Now it’s agriculture’s turn. In this episode we're bringing you a workshop " Data as a second language: understanding what your farm is saying to you" recorded at evokeAG 2023. Here Andrew Skinner, Director of More Than Machines,
Workforce Community Trust
Australia's rural industries face increasing community expectations on a range of issues including environmental management, labour workforce conditions and acceptance of new technologies. Achieving the sector's $100 billion production goal by 2030, requires a pipeline of talented and committed people- the lifeblood of our rural industries. Dr Kieren Moffat is the CEO and Co- Founder Voc
Hello Robot: autonomous agriculture
Self-driving tractors, seed planting robots and agricultural drones are all putting new technology and better outcomes in the hands of our producers.This episode is a panel discussion recorded live at evokeAG 2023. The companies making it happen and the producers using the tech come together to share what’s in the market right now, what’s to come, and to discuss at what point does autonomous agric
Startup capital: local vs global
Until recently there wasn’t a single Australian venture capital firm focussed on agritech. Today, there are multiple players. In this episode we explore two very different experiences - an Australian company that has leveraged government incentives and local funding, and an international company seeking local backing to enter the Australian and New Zealand marketplace.Justin Webb, Co-Founder and
One small step for man, one giant leap for agriculture
It wasn't so long ago that space exploration was a pipe dream, but now in 2023, we're talking about the very real applications it has for Australian agriculture. Recorded live at evokeAG 2023, this panel discussion takes a deep dive into the future of agri space tech.With a focus on research and development, potential ground-breaking applications and new ways of working, you'll hea
Reality Check- looking at moving beyond sustainability frameworks in agriculture
Australia and New Zealand's land-based agricultural industries have set ambitious sustainability targets for the future. In this episode we’ve got a reality check- looking beyond sustainability frameworks in agriculture, industry experts share the realities of their progress beyond frameworks and targets, what keeps them up at night, and how producers can be part of the solution. Involved in
The Secret Sauce: from agritech startup to commercialisation
In this episode we’re uncovering the secret sauce to commercialisation- bringing together the key ingredients needed to transform agricultural technology from startup to fully fledged commercial player. Syngenta is a provider of plant health solutions and Pairtree Intelligence is a data integrator - together their aligned partnership is adding value to farmers. In this session from evokeAG fifth-
Empowering farmers to shape their future
Science and technology, coupled with an investment in skills and capability, need to be harnessed to empower farmers to shape the future of natural capital management and environmental reporting. This episode considers the innovation needed to enable natural capital to be treated as a factor of production in agriculture. It also explores the potential benefits and opportunities that can flow from
Next gen: biomanufacturing for Earth, sustainability and space
Our growing ability to engineer biology with automation, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and data analytics is driving a biomanufacturing revolution.This wide-ranging session looks at some of the most cutting-edge developments, from space ag’s push to enable long term space habitation and sustainability on Earth, to the fermentation advancements driving the wineries of the future, and new processing
Eyes wide open: who gets the money and who gets the (carbon) credit
Government, industries and companies are stepping up their climate commitments and evokeAG. 2023 highlighted the opportunities and potential challenges for agriculture in tapping into the carbon market. A panel of experts working in this space argued there’s more than one way for farmers to cash in on soil carbon and climate friendly management practices, but that data is the key. This session was
The fringe benefits of on-farm tech
The application of agritech is often positioned to improve operational efficiency, profitability and sustainability. Industry is now leveraging on-farm data and infrastructure to provide a more robust end-to-end supply chain. In this session, experts from three of Australia’s leading agri-corporates discuss the peripheral value drivers that producers should consider in their pursuit of digitising
The importance of measurement in sustainability
In this episode we’re bringing you a panel discussion from evokeAG. 2023 presented by our Silver Partner CommBank. In this session the panel of industry experts concluded that measurement is not only vital but can deliver great opportunity on and off farm.Natasha Greenwood, General Manager Agribusiness, Commonwealth Bank facilitated the session and was joined by Dr Natalie Doran-Browne, Director
Lessons from across the ditch with David Downs
David Downs has had a fascinating career that’s seen him on stage as a comedian, a published author; he’s worked in leadership roles with Microsoft in New Zealand and the Asia Pacific and held a portfolio of interests across international trade, technology, economic development and charitable causes. It’s these skills as a storyteller and a leader that has culminated in his latest role- the CEO of
Turning a blue industry green
In recent years the global appetite for sustainably sourced seafood, fishery and aquaculture products has increased. So too has the focus on finding solutions to overcome some of the challenges associated with aquaculture seafood operations. In this session facilitated by The Australian's National Rural Reporter, Charlie Peel industry leaders CH4 Australia General Manager, Dr Adam Main, Direc
SynBio: transforming agriculture one cell at a time
From designing crops for fuel production, to creating programmable cells to fight disease, synthetic biology or SynBio is big business. There’s also big interest and big backing from pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies. In this session at evokeAG. 2023 four SynBio players (Dr Natalie Curach, Ginkgo Bioworks, George Peppou, Vow Foods, Dr Lisa Ronquest-Ross, v2foods, and Michele Stansfield, C
Prioritising partnerships with Elders' Mark Allison
Elders is a platinum partner of the evokeAG event, and recognises the value in nurturing relationships across the entire international agricultural supply chain. Elders' CEO Mark Allison has a strong vision for how Elders will continue to work with producers and industry to build a vibrant future. This epsiode includes Mark's presentation at evokeAg 2023, but first, our contributer Jayn
COLLAB: Career agility with Dr Penny Schulz
This week we bring you another evokeAG x Humans of Agriculture collaboration podcast, with Oli Le Lievre.Oli chats with Dr Penny Schulz, the owner of a beef and sheep farm in Field, in the Coorong region of South Australia, who never thought she'd end up working in ag.Fast forward a few decades and Penny has become a champion for the sector - researcher, university lecturer, industry advocate
Collaboration and connection to tackle challenging on-farm connectivity
This week we bring you an episode with Dan Winson, Co-Founder and CEO of dynamic agritech company Zetifi.Dan and Zetifi have been part of the evokeAG story since the beginning, and have made the most of the opportunities and connections established through the evokeAG. community. Zetifi is a Wagga Wagga based company that provides farmers with greater connectivity through their long range Wi-FI c
Accelerating transformation to achieve a more sustainable global food system
Our global food system has a long history of evolution – responding to the changing needs of the global population. But "Are we evolving fast enough?"In this evokeAG. podcast internationally recognised thought leader and AgriFutures evokeAG. 2023 speaker, Mary Shelman, speaks with contributor Casey Dunn about how we can accelerate our transformation, and achieve a more sustainable globa
COLLAB: Repurposing waste for global impact with Julia & Jordy Kay
This week we bring you another evokeAG x Humans of Agriculture collaboration podcast, with Oli Le Lievre. Oli catches up with Julia and Jordy Kaye, the founders of greatwrap, a Victorian based startup creating a biodegradable alternative to petroleum based plastic wraps using potato waste to replace plastic cling wrap in kitchens and on industrial pallets.The circular economy business has attracte
SynBio and how to feed the next-generation of space explorers with Jenny Mortimer
This week we bring you our evokeAG x Food Futurists collaboration series with Professor Andy Lowe exploring solutions today that will help drive sustainable food systems tomorrow.In this episode, Andy catches up with Jenny Mortimer, Associate Professor of Plant Synthetic Biology in the School of Agriculture, Food and Wine at the University of Adelaide to explore the possibilities of Synthetic Bio
Green opportunity: Asia-Pacific investments geared to tackle climate change
This week we bring you a podcast from AgriFutures growAG, the gateway to Australia’s agrifood innovation system.Our growAG contributor, Samantha Noon catches up with Tegan Nock, Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer of Australian microbial tech startup, LoamBio, and Louisa Burwood-Taylor, Head of Media for Silicon Valley venture capital firm, AgFunder, and Chief Editor of AgFunder News – the go-to
How marine algae can help droughtproof agriculture
This week we bring you a podcast from Agrifutures growAG, the gateway to Australia’s agrifood innovation system, as we speak to Graeme Barnett the Managing Director & CEO of Qponics, a company that produces marine microalgae that is used for the co-production of protein-rich food ingredients and high-value oils. Qponics successfully developed a pilot farm in Brisbane, and now has plans to buil
Rewriting the script on animal welfare and environmental sustainability with Harvest Road
This week we bring you a podcast from AgriFutures evokeAG exploring an end-to-end agrifood production giant from the country’s West. Owned by Andrew and Nicola Forrest, Harvest Road is part of one of Australia’s largest private investment groups, Tattarang. As a proud Western Australian agrifood producer, the company is plotting a course to rewrite the script when it comes to animal welfare and en
COLLAB: Farming insects and lifelong lessons with Olympia Yarger
This week we bring you another evokeAG x Humans of Agriculture collaboration podcast, with Oli Le Lievre. Oli catches up with waste warrior and insect farming pioneer, Olympia Yarger, the CEO and Founder of Goterra, an agritech startup using robotics and black soldier flies to turn food waste into a protein source, used as animal feed and a nutrient-dense fertiliser.Earlier this month, Olympia was
COLLAB: Reimagining the future of food with Tony Hunter
This week, we bring you another evokeAG x Food Futurists podcast collaboration with Professor Andy Lowe, exploring solutions today that will help drive sustainable food systems tomorrow. In this episode, Andy speaks with Tony Hunter, a Global Food Futurist and consultant at Future Cubed. Tony delves deep into what the future of food might look like and how the industry may be shaped in the coming
COLLAB: Solving agrifood labour challenges with Genevieve Griffin-George
This week, we bring you our evokeAG. x Food Futurists collaboration series with Professor Andy Lowe, exploring solutions today that will help drive sustainable food systems tomorrow.In this episode, Andy speaks with Genevieve Griffin-George, evokeAG. 2020 Future Young Leader and Founder of PICMI, a digital recruiting platform that helps speed up the process of hiring seasonal workers and takes the
Malted barley waste, a sustainable feedstock for cattle on Kangaroo Island
This week our evokeAG contributor, Ken Eastwood interviews two interesting characters from Kangaroo Island, South Australia, who have formed a partnership that’s benefiting both their businesses and the environment.The first is Charlie Schmidt, head distiller at Kangaroo Island Spirits, who has overseen the rapid growth of the distillery – with a focus on making it more sustainable. The second is
COLLAB Humans of Agriculture: Global food innovation with Angeline Achariya
This week we bring you another evokeAG. x Humans of Agriculture podcast, as part of our collab series with Oli Le Lierve.Throughout this series, we’ll shine a light on the people – from all walks of life – who make our global agrifood system so vibrant. We hear their stories of innovation, their diverse backgrounds, what drives them, and why shaping the future of food is so rewarding.In this episo
