Live Chat "The Next Gen Brekky" join us at Elders Farm Fest with Tom, Maree and Mark

Humans of Agriculture

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We had the chance to sit down at Elders Farm Fest with a great crew of people we've had the chance to get to know to discuss all things, the Next Gen in Aussie Agriculture.

Join Humans of Agriculture host, Oli Le Lievre as he sits down to interview Queensland Farmer Tom Coggan, Engineer who has returned to farming Mark Porter, and Elders Technical manager and all-round champion for young people Maree Crawford.

The panellists discuss their backgrounds, approaches to farming, and the opportunities they see in the agricultural sector. Topics covered include multi-generational farming, soil health and microbiology, agtech and robotics, and the importance of education in agriculture. The panellists also emphasise the need for curiosity, innovation, and collaboration in driving the industry forward.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

08:08 The Importance of Soil Health and Microbiology

13:56 Exploring Agtech and Robotics

18:12 The Role of Education in Agriculture

21:57 Driving Innovation through Curiosity and Collaboration

26:58 The Integration of Technology in Agriculture

29:21 Prioritising Sustainability and Biosecurity

32:13 Changing Perceptions of Agriculture

38:29 Challenges in Attracting and Retaining Skilled Labor

45:16 Sustainability and Market Access

49:37 Optimism for the Future of Agriculture

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