To celebrate International Day of Rural Women, we had a chat to Kerryn Piggott and Candice Krebs, two inspiring women from rural Australia. We found out their tips for women juggling life on the land, and just how technology is helping them on their respective properties. Kerryn Piggott- Christmas Creek, Central Qld Where are you […]
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International Women’s Day at Farmbot
Do you have amazing women in your life? We sure do at Farmbot, strong, independent, driven and from diverse backgrounds. Leading into International Women’s Day we asked some of the Farmbot women to share a few things and here is what they had to say…. Rachael Dunn is Farmbot’s longest-serving Business Development Manager. She works […]
The farmers leading the Aussie agtech movement to automate ag
November release of The Weekly Times AgJournal spoke with customer Luke Balkin, and Farmbot CEO Andrew Coppin. Challenging the thinking on the true value of employing AgTech around properties in Australia. “Combine that with weather stations, more accurate forecasting and satellite imagery and you end up with very powerful information all pooled together, and that results in real (irrigation) […]
Real Customers, Real Solutions, Real Impact
Customer Profile Leo Neill-Ballantine from Tarlton Downs Station in the Northern Territory articulates how his 30 Farmbot units have saved him vehicle wear and tear, time and money while providing him with peace of mind. Leo now relies on his Farmbots to alert him when pumps fail, or water levels dramatically decline.A prime example was […]
IoT brings water management to Australian farmers
Food and Farming Technology By CHRISTINE HORTON Satellite-controlled pumps and machinery bring next level monitoring of water supplies to rural farms across Australia Australian farmers will be able to manage water storage and supplies in real time thanks to a new service being rolled out that combines mobile satellite technology and the Internet of Things (IoT). The service […]
Considering Agtech & Automation to help better manage the farm with COVID?
The TOP 5 Checklist for Adoption of Agtech on your Farm There is no question that technology has its place in the evolution of Australian agricultural production, supply chains and productivity. If we are to reach the Agriculture 4.0 targets and create a $100Bn industry for our economy the fact is we will need to use technology and innovation in all […]
Farmbot Australia Awarded Accelerating Commercialisation Grant
Farmbot Australia Pty Ltd (NSW) has been awarded a grant of $597,650 to broaden the application of its innovative water monitoring technology. Sydney, NSW – 04/02/2020 – On 16 January 2020, Farmbot Australia, a leading Agtech innovator, was awarded an Accelerating Commercialisation grant by Minister for Industry, Science and Technology, Karen Andrews. Farmbot is one […]
#knowyourwater – Matt Wood’s Testimony
Matt Wood, Manager if Blina Station in the Kimberley, showing how Farmbot is making material difference to his everyday life. #knowyourwater
#knowyourwater – South West Customers
Farmers have been seeking better ways to manage water for decades. Farmbot has developed an innovative water monitoring solution, that operates remotely.
#knowyourwater – Matt Wood
Matt Wood, Manager if Blina Station in the Kimberley, showing how Farmbot is making material difference to his everyday life. #knowyourwater
2019 Consensus Awards Media Release
5 INNOVATION TECHNOLOGIES WIN AWARDS Sydney, 12th December 2019: 5 highly innovative Australian technologies have won awards in the second round of Consensus Awards in 2019, across Software, Innovation, GreenTech and AgTech. The Awards were co-presented by Julian Day Founder and CEO of Consensus and Richard White, Founder & CEO of WiseTech Global, a winner […]
Consensus AgTech Award – Winner December 2019
Consensus AgTech Award Citation:The judges were unanimous in their praise for Farmbot Australia. Under the three judging criteria of innovation, performance and potential, Farmbot Australia excels. They are very clear on who their target market is and demonstrate a particular focus on the strong relationship between the company and its customers. Their remote water monitoring […]