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Innovative drip system saves water and energy

Technology in agriculture Water supply & irrigation June 15, 2022



A new gravity-powered micro-irrigation solution by N-Drip is changing this reality, reducing global water use by offering a precise, sustainable, affordable alternative to flood irrigation.

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Proagrica Sirrus iOS app brings collaboration features

Technology in agriculture April 3, 2021



Proagrica, the largest tech and data business serving the global ag market, has released a new version of the Sirrus app for iOS. The latest functionality allows agronomists and farmers to work together to plan and execute in-season work and interpret the outcomes to create an ongoing, living record.

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NSW to ensure access to future GM Crop innovations

Seeds Technology in agriculture Winter cropping March 2, 2021



Decision will encourage stronger research and innovation.

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CSD releases new crop modelling tool

Summer cropping Technology in agriculture Dec. 4, 2020



Crop modelling tool assists cotton growers and consultants to estimate potential yield throughout the season.

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DPI 'Farms of the Future' Breakfast Webinar Series

Business solutions & technology Technology in agriculture Oct. 15, 2020



As part of the NSW Government's Regional Digital Connectivity program, NSW Department of Primary Industries (DPI) has set up three commercial demonstration 'Farms of the Future' sites across NSW to showcase currently available farm connectivity and sensor technology.

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Sentinel - a step towards national pest surveillance

Spring horticulture & viticulture Summer horticulture Technology in agriculture March 29, 2020



A new mobile plant pest surveillance unit is a step towards a nationally coordinated approach to plant pest surveillance aimed at informing grower pest management and providing early detection and improved market access.

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Surveillance technology to ramp up intelligence on pests and diseases

Technology in agriculture Sept. 24, 2019



Australian plant industries are set to benefit from the deployment of some of the most sophisticated pest surveillance technologies in the world, with a revolutionary mobile surveillance unit prototype about to be launched.

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Elders announces partnership with evokeAG

Technology in agriculture Sept. 4, 2019



Elders' focus on collaboration is essential for exponential growth in agtech adoption curve.

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Farmbot delivering remote watering solutions to Aussie farmers

Technology in agriculture Water supply & irrigation Aug. 30, 2019



It uses algorithms to detect abnormal behaviour in water levels to deliver near real-time reports to farmers.

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Agtech jobs on offer in farm robot company

Herbicide & fungicide resistance Knockdown & pre-emergent herbicides Post-emergent herbicides Spraying equipment & application Technology in agriculture July 22, 2019



A team of specialised agtech robot designers and builders will be recruited in Central Queensland following grant funding from the Queensland Government.

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Using next generation genetic testing to give growers a competitive boost

Product development & regulatory services Summer horticulture Technology in agriculture June 21, 2019



QUT has partnered with Hort Innovation under the Plant Biosecurity Research Initiative (PBRI) to advance the use of next-generation genetic sequencing technologies, giving Australia’s horticulture sector a competitive boost through faster access to new plant stock.

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