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Agtech in Action:
Over 160 Deployments and Growing |
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It’s been a high-activity period for the Farmers2Founders TEKFARM® program in the last two months since our last newsletter, with more technology now actively deployed across livestock, cropping, viticulture, and horticulture farms. To date, we have over 160 agtech deployments in place nationally! Our team has been on the ground at field days, industry events, and regional workshops supporting installations, running demos, and strengthening producer confidence in practical agtech solutions. Advisor engagement is also growing, with 95% reporting increased confidence in recommending technology - driven by targeted training and closer collaboration with tech providers. With growing producer engagement and stronger advisor-tech collaboration, we’re seeing a real shift from trial to transformation. We look forward to sharing more stories, insights, and progress as the F2F TEKFARM® network and program continues to grow. |
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From Busted Bikes to Buzzing Drones |
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Rough terrain, wild pests, and a busted bike - Producer Jack Francis found smarter ways to tackle them all. With drone tech, rotational grazing and guidance from a F2F TEKFARM® advisor, he’s mustering with precision, saving time, cutting costs, and building drought resilience from the ground up. |
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Irrigation Confidence in Every Drop |
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“It’s taken a lot of the pressure off,” says producer Michael Simpson, who’s swapped guesswork for ground truth. With soil probes delivering real-time moisture insights, he’s reducing stress and rethinking irrigation. Read more about Michael’s journey with agtech from Greenbrain (CropX). |
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Building Drought Resilience with Drone Technology in Viticulture |
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At Heritage Estate Wines in Cottonvale, QLD, Robert Fenwick builds on his prior drone experience by using a DJI Mavic 3 Multispectral drone equipped with NDVI imaging and non-lethal bird control to enhance vineyard management. Supported by Prisma Technologies, Robert’s journey illustrates how practical agtech adoption, combined with expert advisory guidance, transforms viticulture - turning data into actionable insights and equipping producers to face the challenges of a changing climate. |
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Agtech Revives Irrigation and Asset Management at Josef Chromy Wines |
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Unpredictable seasons, outdated systems, and limited visibility - Josef Chromy Wines turned challenges into catalysts for change. With hands-on support and a smart agtech stacking with Ag Logic, SWAN Systems, Airborne Logic, and Athena IR-Tech working in tandem; they've reimagined irrigation and asset management. The result: drought resilience, real-time insights, and a producer-led transformation grounded in precision and sustainability.
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May 2025 – F2F TEKFARM® advisor on site with producer Jack Francis (QLD) |
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May 2025- Laura Grazing Forum (QLD) |
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May 2025 - Farmers2Founders at Hort Innovation, Brisbane (QLD) |
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May 2025 - Soil field day, Lobethal (SA)- Demo of F2F TEKFARM & Tim Bartsch VR technology
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July 2025 - F2F TEKFARM® advisor on site supporting producers Narissa Corfe and Alex King of Eastern Colour (QLD)
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June 2025 – SA Agritech MeetUp , Adelaide (SA) |
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July 2025 - Wine Tech Field day, Adelaide (SA) |
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Upcoming F2F TEKFARM Engagements and Events
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6th-8th Aug | Future Ag Expo, Melbourne - Find us at Booth #246!
5th-7th Aug | Australian Women in Agriculture National Conference, Adelaide 5th Aug | Gatton AgTech Showcase, Lawes QLD
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Get Involved and work with F2F TEKFARM® |
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PARTNERS |
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With support from the Future Drought Fund and our collaboration partners we can deliver a step-change in the adoption of drought resilience technologies, by making agtech more approachable, practical and globally connected. |
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This project received funding from the Australian Government’s Future Drought Fund. |
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