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the australian farmer
world-leading space-engineers, we can opti- mise our agritech intellectual property and guarantee our food supply. This is a unique moment for Australia to become leaders in a technology that will help humanity while solidifying us as a CEA hub rather than a laggard. Viewing this situ- ation as a nationally important opportunity should motivate investment in space tech- nologies in order to ensure future success in achieving sought outcomes. Australia hasn’t previously invested heavily in the USD58 bil- lion CEA industry (compound annual growth rate of 12.5%), which experts estimate will be worth USD147 billion by 2030. Australia shouldn't miss this fleeting window to help our farmers prosper in the long run as, if we don't engage with CEA now, they will pay a premium for the technology later on.
Nadun Hennayaka is Founder and CEO of Gaia Project Australia Pty Ltd. Gaia Project Aus- tralia develops and applies advanced technologies, such as machine learning, to produce sustainable food cultivation technologies. The company has produced one of the most efficient leafy-green cultivation solutions on the planet with increased yields by over 40% and drawing the attention of NASA.
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