Future Farming Forum
Thank you to everyone who joined our Future Farming Forum series across Warrnambool, Portland and Hamilton. The energy and engagement throughout the events were outstanding, and feedback was overwhelmingly positive, a clear sign that our region is eager to embrace practical innovation across the food and fibre sector.
Across the series, attendees heard from ARAIN on the role of AI voice technology in agriculture, AirAgri on improving farm safety and traceability through digital tools, Boomaroo Nurseries on horticultural innovation and sustainable growing systems, and Let’s Talk on supporting mental health and wellbeing in rural communities. NBN Co also joined us on-site to demonstrate how regional connectivity is becoming simpler and more accessible than ever before.
The forums sparked valuable discussion and collaboration, highlighting the strong appetite for innovation and the importance of partnerships between industry, local government and education providers such as Deakin University.
Food & Fibre Great South Coast will continue the conversation with upcoming webinars and resources for those interested in applying these technologies and ideas within their own businesses and communities.
Information from our presenters;
ARAIN
Ben Finkle
Pioneering the use of conversational AI in agriculture, offering tools that help producers automate tasks and gather insights through voice technology.
AirAgri
James Diamond
Delivering innovative farm management technology designed to enhance safety, streamline operations and support data-driven decision making.
Boomaroo Nurseries
Heath McKenzie
Leaders in horticultural innovation, sharing advances in sustainable plant production and future-focused growing practices.
Let’s Talk
Kelly Marson
Promoting mental health awareness and wellbeing in regional and agricultural communities through conversation and connection.
NBN Australia
Regional connectivity: getting properties connected is easier than most think.
Moyne Shire – Work & Play
If your business operates in the Moyne Shire, you may be able to access support for seasonal workforce accommodation through the Work & Play program.
What’s next
We’re partnering with ARAIN to deliver free follow-up webinars for anyone keen to dive deeper into AI and practical digital tools. Subscribe below and we’ll send dates and registration details.
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Thank you to our presenters, partners, venue hosts, local caterers and all attendees for supporting a stronger, smarter and more connected future for agriculture across the Great South Coast.
