Agriwebb secures $30 million in Series B funding, as 2021 brings fresh opportunities for Aussie agtech
Agriwebb has raised $30 million, giving it a valuation of over $100 million and highlighting a global growth opportunity for Aussie tech.
Startup founder, sheep farmer, university researcher and government advisor Penny Schulz says, when it comes to agtech, SA is “where it’s at”
“I think agtech is a really exciting space and a great culture is building around agtech in SA,” says Coorong farmer Penny Schulz.
“The value traceability brings”: Meet the SA agtech using blockchain to track food from paddock to plate
Trust Provenance's end-to-end food traceability offering, delivered through blockchain technology, could boost consumer trust.
Aussie agtech could be a “cornerstone” of the post-COVID-19 economy… but only if we invest in it
COVID-19 has accelerated trends in Aussie agriculture, and agtech is there to help producers adapt. But there are still barriers they have to overcome.
Aquacultureman: Take a peek inside the land-based fish farm breeding 80% of Australia’s barramundi
Paul Harrison has a dream. He wants to feed the world with sustainably produced fish. And that’s just what he’s doing with MainStream Aquaculture.
‘My superpower is asking questions’: Meet Sarah Nolet, the Silicon Valley mover and shaker making waves in Australian agriculture
Sarah Nolet is not the typical founder you would associate with Australian agritech businesses. But she’s used to breaking down barriers.
“Ahead of the curve”: FluroSat bags $4.6 million, including from Microsoft, as market wakes up to agtech opportunity
Agtech FluroSat has secured $4.6 million in funding from big-name backers, including Microsoft’s venture fund M12, as it looks to take its tech global.
Melbourne agtech Agersens bags $15 million to commercialise virtual fencing for cattle farmers
Agersens has raised $14.75 million in funding to commercialise and grow its virtual fencing solution helping farmers keep their cows in check.
Urgent action is needed to ensure Australian agriculture survives, let alone thrives
Federal and state governments, in partnership with industry bodies, need to prioritise the future of Australian agriculture.
Farming must change its image and embrace technology, city life and millennials
So why do we need to encourage young people into agriculture and farming? It’s simple: not enough people are taking up careers in agriculture.
Natural advantage: Australian startups are ready to lead the way in global agtech
Australian startups will soon be leading the way in global agricultural technology, but that doesn't mean they've got an easy road ahead.
