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Welcome back to AgTech Insights! We continue to explore the latest developments, news, and opportunities in agricultural technology to enhance the resilience of ag in TNQ.
Satellite Imagery for Rangeland Management
DAF Senior Extension Officer Jo Gangemi spotlights the use of satellite imagery to enhance the management of extensive rangelands. This technology offers unprecedented accuracy in monitoring, promising a leap forward in sustainable land use. Learn more.
Innovative Soil Carbon Mapping in Australia
FarmLab, in collaboration with UTAS and Perennial, is pioneering the ‘Kick the $3 Goal’ (KTG) project to revolutionise soil carbon projects in Australia. Six months in, the team has generated a high-resolution soil organic carbon map using machine learning and Sentinel 2 satellite imagery. This development promises to halve the need for physical soil sampling, drastically reducing costs and labour. Further details.
Dyson Farming: A Model of AgTech Integration
James Dyson’s venture into agriculture showcases an advanced integration of technology and farming systems. Dyson Farming employs anaerobic digestion and robotics for sustainable, high-efficiency food production. This approach exemplifies the potential of technology to transform agriculture. Watch the video.
GraphCast: Advances in Weather Forecasting
Google DeepMind has introduced GraphCast, an AI model transforming weather forecasting. GraphCast leverages artificial intelligence, specifically machine learning and Graph Neural Networks (GNNs), to predict weather conditions. These technologies are adept at handling spatially structured data, making GraphCast highly effective in forecasting weather across the globe with enhanced accuracy and efficiency. Experimental ECMWF model forecasts are available for testing and comparison purposes. Learn more.
Dirt Battery: Potential Sustainable Energy
Northwestern University’s development of a microbial fuel cell powered by soil offers a sustainable alternative to traditional batteries. This innovation could transform energy use in AgTech and beyond, showcasing the untapped potential beneath our feet. Further reading.
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