Emma Leonard: "Agtech needs to be developed to be 9X the value". Finding what works for you on farm within the digital landscape‪.‬ Farms Advice Podcast

Welcome to the Farms Advice Podcast we we chat everything farming and DIGITAL AG is top of the agenda today. Emma Leonard, an expert in digital agriculture, discusses the challenges and opportunities of adopting AgTech in Australian agriculture. She highlights the importance of reliable connectivity and the need for digital transformation in the industry.
Emma explains the concept of the fourth wave of innovation in agriculture, which involves the integration of digital technologies, machine learning, and automation. She also discusses the different sectors where precision agriculture is being implemented and the economic analysis of adopting AgTech.
Emma emphasizes the importance of understanding farmers' needs and the role of evaluation tools in building capacity in agriculture. Finally, she shares insights on global perspectives on AgTech and the challenges faced in different regions.
Takeaways
Reliable connectivity is crucial for the adoption of digital agriculture.Digital transformation in agriculture involves the integration of digital technologies, machine learning, and automation.Precision agriculture is being implemented in various sectors, including intensive cropping and dairy.Economic analysis is important in understanding the value proposition of adopting AgTech.Building capacity in agriculture requires understanding farmers' needs and using evaluation tools to target specific information.Global perspectives on AgTech vary, and different regions face unique challenges.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
03:00 Challenges of Connectivity
08:00 The Fourth Wave of Innovation in Agriculture
09:30 Digital Transformation in Agriculture
16:00 Precision Agriculture in Different Sectors
19:30 Economic Analysis of Precision Agriculture
26:00 Challenges in AgTech Adoption
32:00 Building Capacity in Agriculture
41:00 The Role of AgTech in Building Capacity
44:00 Global Perspectives on AgTech
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