Ground Breaking Podcast

Meister Media Worldwide
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The Ground Breaking Podcast, brought to you by the Global Ag Tech Initiative and Meister Media Worldwide, brings forth voices from across the agriculture technology space to discuss trends, best practices and innovative ideas driving the industry forward in a rapidly changing world. Hosted by Heather Tunstall, Co-Chair of the Global Ag Tech Initiative and Corporate Content Director of Meister Media Worldwide, the podcast is released monthly. Learn more at globalagtechinitiative.com.

Episodes

  1. 07/29/2025

    The Most Exciting Time for Ag Technology in History

    In the 11th episode of Ground Breaking Podcast, Heather Tunstall speaks with Tim Bucher, CEO of Agtonomy, about the evolution of Ag Tech as it relates to AI and automation. Learn how this step-change in agriculture is an opportunity for the entire ag tech ecosystem to embrace a more efficient, smarter future.

    18 min

  2. 06/09/2025

    Seeding a Healthier Plant Through Light Activation

    In the 10th episode of Ground Breaking Podcast, Heather Tunstall talks with Steve Sibulkin, CEO of BioLumic, a biotech company based in New Zealand and the U.S. Steve and Heather discuss addressing plant traits at the seed level for higher quality and protection from environmental factors.

    18 min

  3. 03/24/2025

    Satellite-Enabled Water Usage Monitoring

    In the ninth episode of Ground Breaking Podcast, Heather Tunstall talks with Andrew Coppin from Australia-based Farmbot/Ranchbot and Dave Roscoe from satellite solution provider ORBCOMM about the importance of having near real-time data on water usage, particularly in rural environments where connectivity is often spotty. The two companies have teamed up to deliver a cost-effective approach to monitoring acres with simple set-up and onboarding.

    29 min

  4. 10/09/2024

    Maximizing Crop Production with Smart Fertilizers

    In the eighth episode of Ground Breaking Podcast, Heather Tunstall interviews Molly Yager, Sales Manager, Apollo Ag Technologies, about smart fertilizers, what they are and how they are reshaping crop production. Learn how to enhance productivity, reduce costs, and promote sustainable farming practices through innovative fertilizer technologies.

    13 min

  5. 09/05/2024

    How AI Supports Ag Tech Retailers and Advisors

    In the seventh episode of Ground Breaking Podcast, Heather Tunstall interviews Sumer Johal, CEO of Semios, about the ways in which AI specifically benefits ag tech retailers and advisors. Learn how retailers and advisors can leverage AI to improve their own business processes, strengthen their recommendations to growers, and ultimately position them as the trusted resource as growers are bombarded with information.

    31 min

  6. 07/31/2024

    Don’t Treat Soil Like Dirt: Biodiversity’s Importance to Soil Health

    In the sixth episode of the Ground Breaking Podcast, Heather Tunstall interviews Jacob Parnell, Director of Agronomy at Biome Makers, about the cutting-edge technologies transforming soil health management in agriculture. Learn how soil health tech is maximizing ROI, detecting disease risks early, and significantly boosting crop yields. Discover practical advice, success stories, and future trends in precision agriculture from an expert at the forefront of agricultural technology.

    22 min

  7. 06/24/2024

    PTx at AGCO is a Master Class in Collaboration and Integration

    In the fifth episode of the Ground Breaking Podcast, Heather Tunstall interviews Seth Crawford, Senior Vice President and General Manager of PTx at AGCO, about the launch of the new brand and the impact it will have on the industry. PTx’s origin story and go-to-market model are excellent examples of organizations working together with the farmer’s needs as a top priority.

    15 min

  8. 04/30/2024

    Reinventing the Wheelbarrow: Technology to Support Growing Produce in a Changing Business Landscape

    In the fourth episode of the Ground Breaking Podcast, Heather Tunstall interviews Vonnie Estes, VP of Innovation at the International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA), about where we are now in regard to technological innovations – specifically those addressing climate change and labor issues. IFPA works hand-in-hand with industry and growers to address some of these challenges and others through their events, government advocacy, their accelerator program, and their podcast series, Fresh Take on Tech.

    28 min

  9. 03/27/2024

    How Public and Private Sectors Can Work Together to Reduce the FUD Factor

    In the third episode of the Ground Breaking Podcast, Heather Tunstall interviews Joyce Hunter, Executive Director and Distinguished Fellow, Food, Agriculture & Health at the Institute for Critical Infrastructure Technology (ICIT), about how the ag industry can work with government organizations to ease the process of ag tech adoption. They discuss the Fear, Uncertainty, and Doubt (FUD) that many farmers have when it comes to AI, data usage and ag tech adoption in general, and the importance of educating, collaborating, incentivizing, and setting standards in a world where innovation is accelerating at a rapid pace.

    20 min

  10. 02/29/2024

    Untangling On-Farm Data for Clear Takeaways

    In the second episode of the Ground Breaking Podcast, Heather Tunstall interviews Kevin Krieg, Business Development Manager at Intelinair, about on-farm data usage. They discuss how farmers are using data, ways they can improve decision-making, and how the industry can create seamless solutions for farmers through collaboration.

    19 min

  11. 01/31/2024

    Marketing in Ag Tech: Best Practices and Tips for Reaching Your Audience

    In this episode, Heather Tunstall interviews Kathleen Glass, VP of Marketing at Aquaspy, about the unique challenges of marketing in the ag tech space. Learn tips on how to reach your audience in a variety of ways – even if you don’t have an on-staff marketing professional.

    25 min
  • 11 Episodes

About

The Ground Breaking Podcast, brought to you by the Global Ag Tech Initiative and Meister Media Worldwide, brings forth voices from across the agriculture technology space to discuss trends, best practices and innovative ideas driving the industry forward in a rapidly changing world. Hosted by Heather Tunstall, Co-Chair of the Global Ag Tech Initiative and Corporate Content Director of Meister Media Worldwide, the podcast is released monthly. Learn more at globalagtechinitiative.com.

Information

  • Creator
    Meister Media Worldwide
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    11
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2024 All rights reserved.
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