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“ “I look at Australian agriculture, and the lives of indi- vidual farmers through my three primary lenses: as sheep farmer, agro economist, and as head of a key body devoted to pest control. What counts most in the “ “It’s time to move past the idea that productivity and sustainability don’t go hand in hand. Emerging agricul- ture technologies give us the opportunity to continue to produce smarter – with fewer inputs, lower emissions Mark Peart, CEO and Founder DIT AgTech
and stronger outcomes. However, we must focus on delivering practical, scalable solutions to farmers – we need to invest in technologies that solve real problems farmers are facing right now. That is the key. It’s not about what companies think is needed. That is how we keep the Australian agriculture at the forefront of the global industry.”
development of our growing industry? Information is king, those who har- ness it, benefit. Applied R&D is our key cutting-edge advantage. Applying R&D creates meaningful innovation. These together create productivity, thus higher profits. These are the key themes of The Australian Farmer digital journal. When taken all together they make a virtuous circle.”
Stephen Ware, Executive Director, Australian Environmental Pest Managers Association Limited
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