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May AgTech Insights

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.

Connectivity

  • With the 3G network shutdown approaching (30 June 2024), Telstra offers an SMS service to check if your phone requires an upgrade. Simply text ‘3’ to 3498, and you’ll receive a response indicating whether you need to take action. This service is exclusive to Telstra customers. More information available at Telstra Exchange.
  • What does the 3G shutdown mean for AgTech? This article from the Food Agility CRC explains the changes and their potential impact on AgTech

 

Traceability

Carrie-Ann Wilson

Knowledge Adoption Officer

New Book on Smart Farms

Smart farms: improving data-driven decision making in agriculture provides a comprehensive review of the recent advances in gathering and analysing data as a means of improving farm sustainability, productivity and profitability. The book discusses the evolution of farm information management systems, highlighting current trends and challenges, as well as methods of data acquisition and analysis, including the use of artificial intelligence.

Beef Australia 2024

The Ken Coombe OAM Tech Yards and Innovation Hub at Beef Australia 2024 featured many AgTech and carbon solutions, and was buzzing with activity all week long. A range of talks from Beef TV are now available to view online.

evokeAg 2025

evokeAG is heading to Brisbane on 18-19 Feb 2025. Early bird tickets are now on sale and Queensland is planning at exciting sideline program – EOIs are now open

Podcast Highlights

The TNQ Drought Hub in no way endorse the products highlighted in the AgTech Insights and that consumers should conduct their own due diligence.