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Tag: Agriculture / Agtech

Raising the Bar Perth

Ten top researchers from The University of Western Australia are set to transform Perth bars into learning spaces, hosting free public talks for this year’s Raising the Bar event on Tuesday 29 October.

Join our researchers at one of five CBD bars, enjoy the atmosphere and discover how they are tackling global, national and regional issues to make the world a better place.

Established in New York City, Raising the Bar is an internationally recognised event series that turns pubs and bars into dynamic learning environments. It combines education with elements of pop culture in a distinctive and engaging format.

Don’t miss out on an evening where you can broaden your horizons, participate in stimulating conversations, and meet others who share your interests in a lively and laid-back setting.

This is an 18+ event and ID may be required

Agribusiness Emerging Industries: Production and Money

These online workshops will introduce emerging industry producers to using the Business Model Canvas (BMC) to analyse and plan business development. The BMC supports farmers to focus on marketplace strategy, production efficiency and managing money.

Participants leave with a useable ‘plan on a page’ for their business.

Previous emerging industry BMC participants have described what they learned:

  • It really did open my eyes to the business of farming in ways I hadn’t thought of.
  • How to plan for distribution of my product.
  • Deeper understanding of the value of the product that the target customer segment is looking for.
  • I learned the correct pricing for our target market.

Dates (we encourage you to do both sessions, but welcome participants in just one or other session):

  • Session 1 – BMC and marketplace – Friday, 25 October, 9am-1pm on Teams
  • Session 2 – production and money – Friday, 8 November 9am-1pm on Teams

Agribusiness Emerging Industries: BMC and Marketplace

These online workshops will introduce emerging industry producers to using the Business Model Canvas (BMC) to analyse and plan business development. The BMC supports farmers to focus on marketplace strategy, production efficiency and managing money.

Participants leave with a useable ‘plan on a page’ for their business.

Previous emerging industry BMC participants have described what they learned:

  • It really did open my eyes to the business of farming in ways I hadn’t thought of.
  • How to plan for distribution of my product.
  • Deeper understanding of the value of the product that the target customer segment is looking for.
  • I learned the correct pricing for our target market.

Dates (we encourage you to do both sessions, but welcome participants in just one or other session):

  • Session 1 – BMC and marketplace – Friday, 25 October, 9am-1pm on Teams
  • Session 2 – production and money – Friday, 8 November 9am-1pm on Teams

Hot Decarbonisation Opportunities: Renewable Heat and Energy Efficiency at Industrial Facilities

Industrial activity accounts for approximately 44% of Australia’s total emissions and 45% of energy use. With the burning of fossil fuels involved in more than half of these activities to produce process heat, there is a real need to explore new technology pathways to decarbonise.

On October 29, 2024, ARENA will host an industry-focused webinar to highlight the latest insights drawn from feasibility studies on these technology pathways and solutions, hearing from key players in the manufacturing, meat processing and pet food processing industries.

Program

  • Tackling industrial heat: An overview of technology options – A2EP
  • Case study: Integrating renewable energy and optimizing at a red meat processing facility – G. & K. O’Connor
  • Case study: Recovering heat energy for re-use in manufacturing – Real Pet Foods
  • Case study: Recovering biogas for heat and power from wastewater and organic waste  – Bindaree Food Group

WA Agtech Meetup: CEO Reverse Pitch & Innovator Showcase

WA Agtech Meetup: CEO Reverse Pitch & Innovator Showcase

Join us for a unique networking event against the stunning backdrop of the Perth city skyline. Hear from leaders of Western Australia’s leading food and agribusinesses as they share their biggest challenges and what they’re seeking in innovative solutions. Then, witness a showcase of cutting-edge ideas from local innovators.

This event offers a chance to connect with industry leaders and potential collaborators while exploring new opportunities for growth and innovation.

For those unable to join us in-person, tune in online to make sure you don’t miss all the action (livestream details will be shared after registration).

Dale Research Field Day

Get ready for the Dale Research Field Day, where you’ll learn about the latest agricultural frost research in grain crops

Join us for a fun-filled morning and lunch at the DPIRD Dale Research Field Day! This exciting event will take place at 377 Springhill Rd, Dale WA, Australia. Get ready to immerse yourself in a morning of learning, discovery, and networking.

*Program coming soon!*

At the DPIRD Dale Research Field Day, you’ll have the opportunity to engage with experts in the field, explore innovative research projects, and gain valuable insights. Whether you’re a grower, researcher, student, or simply curious about agriculture, this event offers something for everyone.

Discover the latest advancements in:

  1. How wheat morphology and spike traits could aid in frost risk management with Greg Rebetzke (CSIRO), Brenton Leske and Nathan Height (DPIRD)
  2. Could undiscovered compounds in wheat varieties be protecting themselves from frost damage… with Brenton Leske and Ghazwan Al Yaseri (DPIRD)
  3. Manipulation of flowering time for frost risk management, Richard Devlin and Sonja Seabrook (Living Farm)
  4. Management of ice nucleating bacteria with Chaiyya Cooper and Amanuel Bekuma (DPIRD)
  5. Frost forecasting, frost maps, climate outlooks with Meredith Guthrie (DPIRD)
  6. Field phenotyping for chickpea chilling tolerance with Amanuel Bekuma and Michelle Boyd (DPIRD)

Shaping the future of autonomy in the Australian grains sector

Are you interested in understanding the drivers of on-farm autonomy and how to make these technologies fit for Australian growers?

This online webinar forms part of the Grain Automate, a Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) initiative designed to accelerate the adoption of machine automation, autonomy and digital technologies by Australian grain growers.

In this webinar, you’ll have the opportunity to learn more about how CSIRO is working with Australian grain growers and rural communities to understand the value proposition of on-farm autonomy and how this adoption process can be optimised. We’ll cover topics such as the product-market fit of different autonomous technologies, the social and economic benefits of these technologies and grower and community drivers of autonomy.

Grower and industry representatives will also join the discussion to share their thoughts on on-farm autonomy – what excites them, what concerns them and what is needed in the future.

You will have the chance to ask the speakers questions and hear about other opportunities to get involved in this initiative.

Join us in shaping the future potential for autonomy in the Australian grains sector. Registration closes on 11 October 2024.

GSWA Open Day 2024

Ticketing is open from 9 AM on Monday, 05 August and closes at 5 PM Friday, 08 November 2024.

Join us at the 26th GSWA Open Day.

Bringing you face-to-face with Western Australia’s leading geoscience organisation. You will gain new insights on groundbreaking geoscience, be the first to discover new world-class data, and network with industry, government, and academia. Tickets to GSWA Open Day have sold out every year since 2021 – this annual conference is one that you do not want to miss.

Whether you are a seasoned geoscientist, an early-career professional, a passionate student, or an industry representative seeking to expand your knowledge base, GSWA Open Day 2024 promises to be an enriching and transformative experience.

Let’s get together to shape a better future through the power of knowledge, exploration, and collaboration.

Visit demirs.wa.gov.au/gswaopenday for more information

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DEADLINE: Innovate to Grow: Food Innovation

Innovate to Grow is a free 10-week online, self-paced learning program for small-to medium-sized enterprises working on food innovation in Australia.

This program will assist you in:

  • Refining your innovation idea and learning how to transform it into an R&D opportunity
  • Accessing tools and information for a comprehensive understanding of R&D collaboration and key considerations at each step
  • Applying this knowledge to advance your technology or R&D concept
  • Gaining industry insights, hearing from experts, researchers and your mentor
  • Collaborating with like-minded SMEs and expanding your professional network