At the intersection of ubiquitous and affordable cameras and internet connections, growing farm sizes, and increasing environmental and social vulnerabilities sits the opportunity of farm security. The number of applications for this kind of remote monitoring are endless– from discouraging stock and equipment theft (or solving cases after the fact), to detecting bushfire conditions, to marketing properties and land-based opportunities like hunting. Though simple cameras and video feeds might not seem like the kind of amazing, futuristic tech that really gets people excited, these tools - paired with the processing and detective power of AI and machine learning - have the possibility to unlock a ton of value without huge capital investments. Today, we’re learning more about one business here in Australia that’s tackling the farm security space, and seeing it grow and transform rapidly before their eyes. Our guest is <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-hill-12a467188/?originalSubdomain=au">John Hill</a>, National Sales Director at <a href="https://www.landwatchaustralia.com.au/">Land Watch Australia</a>, who discusses:For more information and resources, visit our <a href="https://tenacious.ventures/">website</a>. The information in this post is not investment advice or a recommendation to invest. It is general information only and does not take into account your investment objectives, financial situation or needs. Before making an investment decision you should read the information memorandum and seek financial advice from a professional financial adviser. Whilst we believe Information is correct, no warranty of accuracy, reliability or completeness.

<description>&lt;p&gt;At the intersection of ubiquitous and affordable cameras and internet connections, growing farm sizes, and increasing environmental and social vulnerabilities sits the opportunity of farm security. The number of applications for this kind of remote monitoring are endless– from discouraging stock and equipment theft (or solving cases after the fact), to detecting bushfire conditions, to marketing properties and land-based opportunities like hunting. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Though simple cameras and video feeds might not seem like the kind of amazing, futuristic tech that really gets people excited, these tools - paired with the processing and detective power of AI and machine learning - have the possibility to unlock a ton of value without huge capital investments. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Today, we’re learning more about one business here in Australia that’s tackling the farm security space, and seeing it grow and transform rapidly before their eyes. Our guest is &lt;a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-hill-12a467188/?originalSubdomain=au"&gt;John Hill&lt;/a&gt;, National Sales Director at &lt;a href="https://www.landwatchaustralia.com.au/"&gt;Land Watch Australia&lt;/a&gt;, who discusses:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;For more information and resources, visit our &lt;a href="https://tenacious.ventures/"&gt;website&lt;/a&gt;. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;i&gt;The information in this post is not investment advice or a recommendation to invest. It is general information only and does not take into account your investment objectives, financial situation or needs. Before making an investment decision you should read the information memorandum and seek financial advice from a professional financial adviser. Whilst we believe Information is correct, no warranty of accuracy, reliability or completeness.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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Today, we’re learning more about the farm security space with our guest is John Hill, National Sales Director at Land Watch Australia.

The Many Faces of Farm Security with John Hill

The modern fashion industry creates a ton of waste. From the field to the cutting line, to the supply chain and consumers' closets, today’s ultra-cheap “fast fashion” obsession means everyday a lot of fiber gets carted off to landfills around the world. Some amount of that fiber however– especially cotton– is not only biodegradable, it can actually be a valuable addition to soils, especially in dry climates where fibers help hold water. This fact has spurred researchers and farmers in Australia, alongside the Cotton Research Development Corporation (CRDC), to begin experimenting with turning waste fiber into a soil amendment, returning cotton to whence it came and at the same time, removing bulk from overcrowded dumps and investing in a more circular future for the industry. To explore this ongoing work, Sarah is joined this week by <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-coulton-42a9a52a9/">Sam Coulton</a>, a third generation Queensland cotton grower and owner of <a href="https://goondiwindicotton.com.au/pages/our-story">Gondiwindi Cotton</a>. For more information and resources, visit our <a href="https://tenacious.ventures/">website</a>. The information in this post is not investment advice or a recommendation to invest. It is general information only and does not take into account your investment objectives, financial situation or needs. Before making an investment decision you should read the information memorandum and seek financial advice from a professional financial adviser. Whilst we believe Information is correct, no warranty of accuracy, reliability or completeness.

<description>&lt;p&gt;The modern fashion industry creates a ton of waste. From the field to the cutting line, to the supply chain and consumers' closets, today’s ultra-cheap “fast fashion” obsession means everyday a lot of fiber gets carted off to landfills around the world. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Some amount of that fiber however– especially cotton– is not only biodegradable, it can actually be a valuable addition to soils, especially in dry climates where fibers help hold water. This fact has spurred researchers and farmers in Australia, alongside the Cotton Research Development Corporation (CRDC), to begin experimenting with turning waste fiber into a soil amendment, returning cotton to whence it came and at the same time, removing bulk from overcrowded dumps and investing in a more circular future for the industry. To explore this ongoing work, Sarah is joined this week by &lt;a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-coulton-42a9a52a9/"&gt;Sam Coulton&lt;/a&gt;, a third generation Queensland cotton grower and owner of &lt;a href="https://goondiwindicotton.com.au/pages/our-story"&gt;Gondiwindi Cotton&lt;/a&gt;. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;For more information and resources, visit our &lt;a href="https://tenacious.ventures/"&gt;website&lt;/a&gt;. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;i&gt;The information in this post is not investment advice or a recommendation to invest. It is general information only and does not take into account your investment objectives, financial situation or needs. Before making an investment decision you should read the information memorandum and seek financial advice from a professional financial adviser. Whilst we believe Information is correct, no warranty of accuracy, reliability or completeness.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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Sarah is joined this week by Sam Coulton, a third generation Queensland cotton grower and owner of Goondiwindi Cotton, to talk about returning waste cotton to the soil. 

Landfill to Farm-fill: Rethinking Waste with Sam Coulton

As the world continues to get more crowded and less climatically predictable, the risk of biosecurity issues– from pest and disease invasions to food security and environmental health concerns– is only growing. Science and technology have major roles to play in helping us prepare for possible risks, and deal with them when they arise. Today, we’re tackling these issues in one geography, Australia, in order to better understand the economic, environmental, and technological threats and opportunities that are in play related to biosecurity, and how they might be set to evolve in the future. Our guest is <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-britton/">Sarah Britton</a>, Founder at <a href="https://onebiosecuritysolutions.com/">One Biosecurity Solutions.</a>For more information and resources, visit our <a href="https://tenacious.ventures/">website</a>. The information in this post is not investment advice or a recommendation to invest. It is general information only and does not take into account your investment objectives, financial situation or needs. Before making an investment decision you should read the information memorandum and seek financial advice from a professional financial adviser. Whilst we believe Information is correct, no warranty of accuracy, reliability or completeness.

<description>&lt;p&gt;As the world continues to get more crowded and less climatically predictable, the risk of biosecurity issues– from pest and disease invasions to food security and environmental health concerns– is only growing. Science and technology have major roles to play in helping us prepare for possible risks, and deal with them when they arise. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Today, we’re tackling these issues in one geography, Australia, in order to better understand the economic, environmental, and technological threats and opportunities that are in play related to biosecurity, and how they might be set to evolve in the future. Our guest is &lt;a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-britton/"&gt;Sarah Britton&lt;/a&gt;, Founder at &lt;a href="https://onebiosecuritysolutions.com/"&gt;One Biosecurity Solutions.&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;For more information and resources, visit our &lt;a href="https://tenacious.ventures/"&gt;website&lt;/a&gt;. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;i&gt;The information in this post is not investment advice or a recommendation to invest. It is general information only and does not take into account your investment objectives, financial situation or needs. Before making an investment decision you should read the information memorandum and seek financial advice from a professional financial adviser. Whilst we believe Information is correct, no warranty of accuracy, reliability or completeness.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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Today, we’re tackling biosecurity issues Australia, and the role agtech might play in preparing for and preventing the worst, with our guest Sarah Britton, Founder at One Biosecurity Solutions.

Biosecurity Meets AgTech: Preparing for a hotter sicker world with Sarah Britton

This week, we’re breaking down the freshest announcements from the agribusiness, agtech, and global ag policy worlds to share insights and ask “so what?” Sarah is joined this week by Tenacious Ventures Managing Partner <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jmatthewpryor/?originalSubdomain=au">J. Matthew Pryor</a> and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/shanethomasag/?originalSubdomain=ca">Shane Thomas</a>, author of <a href="https://www.upstream.ag/">Upstream Ag Insights.</a>For more information and resources, visit our <a href="https://tenacious.ventures/">website</a>. The information in this post is not investment advice or a recommendation to invest. It is general information only and does not take into account your investment objectives, financial situation or needs. Before making an investment decision you should read the information memorandum and seek financial advice from a professional financial adviser. Whilst we believe Information is correct, no warranty of accuracy, reliability or completeness.

<description>&lt;p&gt;This week, we’re breaking down the freshest announcements from the agribusiness, agtech, and global ag policy worlds to share insights and ask “so what?” &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Sarah is joined this week by Tenacious Ventures Managing Partner &lt;a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jmatthewpryor/?originalSubdomain=au"&gt;J. Matthew Pryor&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/shanethomasag/?originalSubdomain=ca"&gt;Shane Thomas&lt;/a&gt;, author of &lt;a href="https://www.upstream.ag/"&gt;Upstream Ag Insights.&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;For more information and resources, visit our &lt;a href="https://tenacious.ventures/"&gt;website&lt;/a&gt;. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;i&gt;The information in this post is not investment advice or a recommendation to invest. It is general information only and does not take into account your investment objectives, financial situation or needs. Before making an investment decision you should read the information memorandum and seek financial advice from a professional financial adviser. Whilst we believe Information is correct, no warranty of accuracy, reliability or completeness.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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Sarah is joined this week by Tenacious Ventures Managing Partner J. Matthew Pryor and Shane Thomas, author of Upstream Ag Insights to tackle the latest AgTech news.

AgTech News …So What? March 2024 with Shane Thomas

The global ag sector has recently passed a turning point, with prices and future outlooks for key commodities taking a decidedly pessimistic turn. Though market volatility is nothing new for producers, it does change the profitability equation. One of the first targets for pencil-sharpening and scrutiny tends to be farm inputs– from crop protection chemistry and fertilizers, to equipment purchases and agtech investments. To get us up to speed on the state of global farm input markets, and how growers are likely thinking about planning and practice adjustments in the months and years ahead, we sat down with <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/samuel-taylor-229122150/">Sam Taylor</a>, <a href="https://www.rabobank.com/knowledge/our-experts/011279656/samuel-taylor">Farm Inputs Analyst</a> and Executive Director for Research at <a href="https://www.raboag.com/raboresearch/analysts-130">Rabobank</a>. For more information and resources, visit our <a href="https://tenacious.ventures/">website</a>. The information in this post is not investment advice or a recommendation to invest. It is general information only and does not take into account your investment objectives, financial situation or needs. Before making an investment decision you should read the information memorandum and seek financial advice from a professional financial adviser. Whilst we believe Information is correct, no warranty of accuracy, reliability or completeness.

<description>&lt;p&gt;The global ag sector has recently passed a turning point, with prices and future outlooks for key commodities taking a decidedly pessimistic turn. Though market volatility is nothing new for producers, it does change the profitability equation. One of the first targets for pencil-sharpening and scrutiny tends to be farm inputs– from crop protection chemistry and fertilizers, to equipment purchases and agtech investments. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;To get us up to speed on the state of global farm input markets, and how growers are likely thinking about planning and practice adjustments in the months and years ahead, we sat down with &lt;a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/samuel-taylor-229122150/"&gt;Sam Taylor&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href="https://www.rabobank.com/knowledge/our-experts/011279656/samuel-taylor"&gt;Farm Inputs Analyst&lt;/a&gt; and Executive Director for Research at &lt;a href="https://www.raboag.com/raboresearch/analysts-130"&gt;Rabobank&lt;/a&gt;. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;For more information and resources, visit our &lt;a href="https://tenacious.ventures/"&gt;website&lt;/a&gt;. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;i&gt;The information in this post is not investment advice or a recommendation to invest. It is general information only and does not take into account your investment objectives, financial situation or needs. Before making an investment decision you should read the information memorandum and seek financial advice from a professional financial adviser. Whilst we believe Information is correct, no warranty of accuracy, reliability or completeness.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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Today, Sarah Nolet sits down with Sam Taylor, Farm Inputs Analyst and Executive Director for Research at Rabobank to discuss the future of key ag inputs markets.

Generics, Biologicals, and the Volatile Farm Inputs Market with Sam Taylor, Rabobank

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?

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