Hosted by Sarah Nolet · 🇺🇸 US · EN-US · 211 episodes
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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?
Sarah Nolet hosts Agtech - So What?, a technology show with 211 episodes published.
With the surname “Kentish,” Nic carries his family’s potato growing legacy. While it's one of pride, the journey has certainly not been easy. After returning to the family farm in South Australia, he found himself confro
What if one of agriculture’s most controversial “waste problems” is actually its most overlooked opportunity? Daniel Carson is an entrepreneur based in New Zealand, who wants to transform the beef industry from the groun
Monsanto is one of the most influential and controversial companies in the history of global agriculture. But beyond the headlines, what can its evolution teach us about how value is created and captured in ag? As agricu
Some of the most transformative innovation in agri-food is happening downstream of the farm, in the materials, products, and industries that agriculture ultimately feeds into. In this episode, Sarah Nolet speaks with Tin
While agtech often celebrates breakthrough technologies that can slash costs for farmers, what if the real value of innovation lies somewhere else entirely? In this episode, Mark Trzaskoma joins Dr Madeline Mitchell to e
Co-operatives have a long and sometimes colored history in agriculture, across the Western world. What role will they play in the future of agriculture? As agriculture becomes increasingly shaped by digital technologies
In less than a year, NZ-based virtual fencing company Halter raised $165 million and then $220 million more, reaching a $2 billion valuation at a time when global agtech funding is down more than 70% from its peak. By an
Seven years ago, agtech in Australia was still in its infancy. There were bold predictions, a flurry of startups, and an emerging ecosystem of programs and investors to back them. So how have things panned out? In this l
While agrifood innovation often celebrates bold founders and breakthrough technologies, what happens when the incentives of corporates, startups and investors don’t quite align? In this live recording from evokeAG in Mel
While farmer distrust of AI remains a key adoption barrier, will farm businesses that are being set up for an AI future have a competitive advantage? Paul Windemuller is a pioneering first-generation farmer and Nuffield
While there is a growing recognition of the importance of indigenous knowledge in agriculture, all too-often, First Nations people are being asked to fit in with an established model. What if we flipped the script to cre
We’ve hit a tipping point for autonomy in agriculture, so how far off is fully autonomous farming? In this episode, Matthew Pryor sits down with Brett McMickell , Chief Technology Officer at Kubota North America, to unpa
Today's episode is a tangible example of a company in the "natural capital" space. While not traditional agtech, the Hydrowood journey hits familiar themes: building a business within nature's constraints, managing capit
Over the past few years, the conversation about autonomy in agtech has moved from “but, does it work?” to “how can I get started?” This is a significant shift, indicative of autonomous machinery becoming a fully commerci
In the race to decarbonize agriculture, the spotlight often falls on carbon sequestration, genetics, and alternative proteins. But have we overlooked something that’s right in front of us? Electricity. Mike Casey is a se
What happens when an agtech startup with market pull, a clear mission, and global momentum still doesn’t make it? Nikki Davey is the founder of Grown Not Flown, which helped thousands of local flower growers reach custom
‘Bundling’ is a well-known business strategy, especially in tech, where it’s not only used to increase sales and move slow-selling products, but also to tie customers into an ecosystem (such as Apple or Microsoft). So wh
The biggest issue facing the cotton industry isn't fast fashion or water consumption. It's that the people growing cotton have been rendered invisible. The industry fixates on fiber quality and commodity pricing while th
As the world’s largest agricultural economy, when China makes a move, the world pays attention. China has just unveiled an ambitious plan to accelerate its development of ag machinery by shortening its research and devel
When the agtech is not working in the field, we can be quick to search for answers in the product itself. But sometimes, the solution is not there. That’s because it’s not a technical problem, but rather a social systems
Shane Thomas
Managing Partner & Co-founder · Catalyst Equity Partners
12 appearances on this show
Craig Piggott
founder and CEO · Halter
1 appearance on this show
Andrew Morgan
award-winning director of The True Cost, The Heretic, and Long Gone By · Wayout Consulting
1 appearance on this show
Mike Casey
CFP® · Rewiring Aotearoa
1 appearance on this show
Jake Berber
co-founder & CEO · Prefer Coffee
1 appearance on this show
Ben Gordon
founder and managing partner · Ben Gordon Strategic Advisors
1 appearance on this show
John Hill
Vice President of Story · The Good Contractors List
1 appearance on this show
Sarah Britton
HR Specialist · My New Roots
1 appearance on this show
Sam Taylor
RCVS Recognized Specialist in Feline Medicine · International Cat Care
2 appearances on this show
David Meyers
Founder & CEO · Embark Georgia
1 appearance on this show
Ray Russell
WrestleCopia Podcast Network
1 appearance on this show
Nigel Hughes
Founder & CEO · Outstanding.Global Ltd
1 appearance on this show
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