Why You Should Give a F*ck About Farming - Gabrielle Chan
Does the average citizen actually need to care about how their food is produced? This is the central question Australian author and journalist, Gabrie...
Agtech - So What?
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We tell the stories of innovators at the intersection of agriculture and technology to answer the question: what really is agtech and why should you care?
Farmers and Startups: Lessons and Tips for Collaborating
The divide between farmers and startups can seem like a chasm. Tech culture and agriculture have evolved from completely different backgrounds, and ev...
Bonus: The Economics of Valuing Natural Capital - Ken Henry, former Treasury Secretary of Australia
Dr. Ken Henry became well-known in Australia for his bold economic reforms as the Treasury Secretary throughout the 2000s. His approach to conservatio...
100th Episode Special: our most popular guests on soil carbon, regen ag, and the future of agtech
For our 100th episode (hooray!), we’ve brought back some of our most popular guests to check in on what’s changed in their businesses and in agtech si...
Getting Off the Commodities Treadmill - Loran Steinlage
Loran Steinlage has been labeled a ‘regenerative’ farmer and branded a conservationist, yet as a farmer in Iowa, in many ways he’s far from the stereo...
Designing Crops to Change the Plant-Based Food System - Matt Crisp, Benson Hill
Benson Hill is designing crops and ingredients for some of the world’s most popular plant-based food brands. But the company has no intention of becom...
Bonus Episode: Did Silicon Valley Kill Agtech?
The Silicon Valley model for innovation has worked famously for many software based companies, such as Facebook and PayPal. However, when it comes to ...
Carbon neutrality and tackling misinformation in red meat - Jason Strong, Meat and Livestock Australia
Red meat is increasingly seen as the “bad guy” when it comes to climate change. Undoubtedly, animal agriculture has an impact on the environment, with...
Is the Future of Farming Hands-Free?
For some, the concept of hands-free farming is terrifying; for others, the prospect is game-changing and exciting. But, is fully autonomous farming re...
Biologicals and chemistry: finding ways to commercialize the science
Just because something can be done, doesn’t mean it should be. In agtech, this is a reminder that no matter how cutting edge the science or technology...