Bundaberg Agtech

15/01/2025

Are you a Bundaberg agribusiness? Like to attend 'evokeAG' on us?

⭐️Regional Business HQ is offering a number of sponsored full-rate registrations to attend evokeAG 2025 valued at $1,650 each!

Who can apply?

Applications are welcomed from all agriculture related businesses, including startups, with less than 100 full time equivalent staff and who are headquartered in the Bundaberg region as at November 2024. (NOTE: One attendee per organisation only.)

Why go to evokeAG?

✅AgriFutures evokeAG 2025 in Brisbane will bring the agrifood tech and innovation community to together, in one place.
✅It will be attended by founders, funders and the most critical link in the agrifood innovation chain: adopters.
✅Network with the producers, processors, and supply chain partners who translate innovation into action to deliver impact.

If you're an agriculture innovator, or want to get a good look at the future of agriculture, go ahead and submit your Expression of Interest today:

https://forms.office.com/r/4wPinrqpsk

27/11/2023

BoarBuster has taken an existing problem and approached it from a different perspective - quite literally.

In this case study by Hinkler AgTech Initiative, working with local agent Guardian Knight Pest Control, find out how the BoarBuster system makes attracting and trapping feral pigs much more efficient.

Feral Pig Trapping Technology Summary About the Technology The ‘Boar Buster’ feral pig trapping system is a mobile, innovative trapping system designed to be operated remotely via a smart phone. The Boar Buster is manufactured in the USA and sold through an international network of supply agents...

05/11/2023

Saw some great tech in action down at the Gatton Smart Farm field days last week.

Key takeaways:

- The applications for AI are growing rapidly
- Scalability is the key to return on investment in agtech
- Connectivity is still the most pressing issue
- Got some great ideas for our own Agtech Showcase in Bundy

01/11/2023

AGTECH OFFICER PLACEMENT PROGRAM

The Queensland Farmers’ Federation (QFF) is connecting graduates or people working in IT/technology and agriculture related fields to accredited training, mentorship, and networking opportunities.

QFF are looking for Agricultural Digital Technology Support Officers (AgTech Officers) to complete a 12-month work placement program commencing in January 2024 as well as host organisations where officers can be placed.

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24/10/2023

How one company adapted existing technology to solve a common problem for growers of crops such as berries and grapes...

It can be a time-consuming task to manually inspect crops and gather data to make informed decisions about irrigation, pruning, harvesting, and fungicide/pesticide applications. For example, a human can only count 4-6 blueberry plants in a day.

Bitwise Agronomy's ‘GreenView’ system uses imagery collected from trusty Go-Pro cameras allowing the grower to 'count' around 2000 plants in an hour! What happens to the footage next though is where the magic happens. The video is processed through an Artificial Intelligence (AI) software system which analyses the crop and presents usable data back to the grower via an online interactive dashboard.

The Greenview system was originally developed for berry and grape crops. This trial conducted by the Hinkler AgTech Initiative tested the system on a crop of baby cucumbers in the Bundaberg region to see how effective it was with other small crops.

Check out the case study in the link below.

‘GreenView’ Crop Insight Technology Summary About the Technology Bitwise Agronomy’s ‘GreenView’ system uses imagery collected from Go-Pro cameras to produce maps showing fruit counts and ripeness stages in berries and other small crops. The system assists growers with managing crop variabi...

13/10/2023

Interested in on-farm connectivity? Take a few minutes to check out this case study video from Hinkler AgTech Initiative

The team at Dandy Produce in Bundaberg continue to apply a range of innovative practices within their ultra-high-density avocado and macadamia orchard. A key feature discussed in this video is the use of an on-farm connectivity solution that in turn enables other technology.


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The team at Dandy Produce in Bundaberg continue to apply a range of innovative practices within their ultra-high-density avocado and macadamia orchard.

11/10/2023

Explore the Hinkler AgTech Initiative Case Study on Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGV). This trial tested UGV's performing diverse on-farm tasks across three cropping systems.
Check out the study for more insights. Contact details are included in the case study for further info!

Unmanned Ground Vehicles Summary About the Technology The XAG R150 is a compact unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) designed for agricultural applications. The R150 uses a combination of global positioning satellite (GPS) and real-time kinematic (RTK) positioning to navigate autonomously. The Trial Two XA...

05/10/2023

Hinkler AgTech Initiative Case Study: Intelligent Spray Control System

This case study reports details of a trial conducted by the Hinkler AgTech Initiative to test technology designed to automatically adjust either the area sprayed, or the applied spray volume based on the canopy area and foliage density detected.

For more information, relevant contact details are included in the case study document.

Intelligent Spray Control System Summary About the Technology The Smart Apply Intelligent Spray Control System™ (Smart Apply System) is a variable rate spray system that can be fitted to air blast sprayers for use in tree and vine crops. Smart Apply uses a LiDAR sensor to map the canopy area and f...

21/09/2023

Hinkler AgTech Initiative Case Study: On-Farm Connectivity
This case study reports details of a trial conducted by the Hinkler AgTech Initiative to test technology designed to eliminate communication and connectivity ‘dead spots’ in remote locations by extending the reach of existing networks.
For more information, relevant contact details are included in the case study document.

On-Farm Connectivity Technology Summary About the Technology The technology eliminates communication and connectivity ‘dead spots’ in remote locations by extending the reach of existing networks. The technology consists of both fixed and mobile devices that enable farmers to communicate from rem...

25/08/2023

There is certainly a lot of talk about Artificial Intelligence but very few people are offering qualified advice when it comes to issues such as implementing AI, ownership of data, and regulation of generative AI.
These issues will be addressed at this special presentation by lawyer, Mark Metzeler, this Wednesday 30th August at The Generator, Bundaberg. This is a FREE event, however RSVP's are essential. Please follow the link to register.
Oh, and by the way, Mark will also be providing some reassuring evidence that we are not all about to be replaced by robots!

The world of AI and how it is being utilised is becoming increasingly complicated for everyone, including business owners. AI is not going away, so we must learn how to utilise it effectively. AI has the potential to enhance the operations and outputs of businesses in many industries, including agri...