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Tech allows for easy network switch

July 10, 2025 | 3 min read
As digital nomads are increasingly welcomed around the world, eSIM technology becomes essential when traditional SIM cards and costly international roaming fees no longer meet the demands of a borderless workforce.
Technology in agriculture

Australian made is the weigh to go

July 9, 2024 | 2 min read
For Optiweigh Founders, Bill and Jacqui Mitchell, maintaining an Australian-made and owned status has been a priority. By Alex McLaughlin APlus News
Market insight - Technology in agriculture

You can’t beat the personal touch

July 7, 2024 | 2 min read
Growers across Australia are realising the long-awaited gains of precision agriculture through services provided by Delta Agribusiness’ PA Solutions team.
Market insight - Technology in agriculture

Ag-tech delivers data nuggets in Queensland

July 3, 2024 | 4 min read
Taking over the reins of a new property presents a steep learning curve about the land and environment – and this is where ag-tech can help.
Summer cropping - Technology in agriculture

Customers love Wengfu fertbook Dealer module

Sept. 14, 2023 | 3 min read
Wengfu Australia continues to lead the industry with faster more efficient ways for their customers to access their fertiliser requirements.
Technology in agriculture

The ‘fringe benefits’ of agtech on the farm

June 28, 2023 | 4 min read
The application of agtech is often positioned to improve operational efficiency, profitability and sustainability. But could this narrow definition be limiting the adoption of agtech on farm and in the supply chain?
Technology in agriculture

SwarmFarm Robotics raises $12M for automation

June 28, 2023 | 5 min read
With over 526,000 hectares (1.3 million acres) covered to date, SwarmFarm Robotics seeks to chart a farm-centric path in the race to farm autonomy.
Technology in agriculture

Beating sandplain lupins is like a case of the blues!

June 28, 2023 | 4 min read
More often than not, when an old house in Perth is demolished in winter, a few weeks later a spectacular germination of blue lupins (aka sandplain lupins) will emerge from where the house once stood.
Technology in agriculture

AI Assessment closes in on grain quality

June 26, 2023 | 4 min read
South Australian agtech company GoMicro has just released an AI (artificial intelligence) powered assessment app that empowers Australian farmers to determine the quality of their grains – using their smartphones.
Technology in agriculture

Collecting animal data with Gallagher app

June 26, 2023 | 3 min read
Being able to access animal performance data is increasingly important. Farmers are busy and facing heightened demands on their time and efficiency.
Merchandise - Technology in agriculture

Pests symptom of a deeper problem

Feb. 19, 2023 | 2 min read
A headache is not the problem. It's a symptom of a problem. Taking pain relief medication only temporarily masks the problem. You still have the problem. A good doctor will search for the cause of the problem and treat that. It's the same with growing a crop.
Merchandise - Technology in agriculture

MaxCare’s new animal app

Dec. 22, 2022 | 1 min read
MaxCare is excited to announce the launch of its new app ‘MaxCare Animal’.
Merchandise - Technology in agriculture

Instant analysis boosts in-crop N efficiency

Dec. 22, 2022 | 4 min read
Growers can now gain the nitrogen (N) nutrition status of a range of crops instantly following the launch of a unique smartphone app that aims to assist the most efficient application of fertilisers to maximise returns and protect the environment.
Technology in agriculture

Novel technology alters the face of 2,4-D

Oct. 15, 2022 | 3 min read
Corteva Agriscience has long recognised the benefits and strengths of 2,4-D herbicide. With its robust broad-spectrum activity on some of the most important hard to kill weeds, it is well justified as a vital tool for fallow management.
Technology in agriculture

Sheep industry faces animal welfare reality

Sept. 13, 2022 | 3 min read
Visitors to rural stores in Australia and New Zealand may recently have noticed the appearance of a device that looks an orange and grey ray gun on display in the aisles, writes Robin Smith.

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