The Gate - Global Ag-Tech Ecosystem

More ag tech initiatives from the NSW DPI...

Fantastic talk and pitches from the GATE cohort at the first GATE showcase!!

To come to the GATE showcase/ demonstration day on Tuesday 18 September in Sydney. Click now to register: https://lnkd.in/dDzjAks

Interested in ag- tech innovation and start ups in NSW and looking to invest? See the NSW Department of Primary Industries innovation at the GATE - Global Ag-Tech Ecosystem - next Tuesday 18 September from 10am to 2:30pm in Sydney CBD - Sofitel Wentworth Hotel. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5LFPPXUjK ec

The GATE is embedded in the NSW Department of Primary Industries in Orange, NSW, making it a premier place to test the rigour of ag tech in Australia with direct access to our world ranking researchers. For more go to the NSW DPI Facebook page.

So where does Australian fit in the global analysis of farm support?

As the drought continues the NSW Government is expanding its support initiatives in recognition of the widespread impacts across agricultural industries, regional communities and all consumers.

See the latest story on the GATE new cohort from Prime News.

In the technology space? Interested in ag tech? Come along to the inaugural NSW Regional Tech and Entrepreneurs Meet Up on Wednesday 25 July.

Thanks to the Australian Farm Institute for the opportunity to present on the GATE at its Digital Agriculture 2018 Conference last Wednesday and to my fellow panelists Sarah Nolet, AgThentic and Doug Fitch, Agworld for a lively discussion. Followed by last Thursday's announcement by NSW Primary Industries Minister, Niall Blair, of $50 million injection into DPI's research stations. This is the largest boost in DPI infrastructure in over 20 years and is a clear commitment to DPI as a leading ag-research and innovation organisation worldwide. By linking DPI capacity directly to innovators, the GATE offers the ag-tech/ start up industry a powerful tool. For more details and interactive map of research stations investments go to www.dpi.nsw.gov.au #agtech #nswgate

Round 2 GATE applications closing on 31 May - go to www.thegate.org.au See the story so far of our new headquarters in Orange, NSW - 6 months transformation in 1 minute.

Do you have an innovative idea for agriculture? APPLY NOW for Round 2 of GATE - Global Ag-tech Ecosystem- a program to help businesses develop ag technologies open til 31 May - for more details www.thegate.org.au

So the GATE is in Orange NSW Australia - why?
If you are curious about the town check out the latest summary in Westpac's "Produce" Magazine of ag industries and ag-tech scene in Orange NSW, including the GATE and partners Sparklabs Cultiv8 (see page 18) #NSWgate #agtech #NSWregional

NSW- India $1.6 million partnership to promote technology jobs announced by the Premier today includes focus on Ag-tech start ups.

The GATE has struck a partnership with the UK Government for ag-tech research and business development exchanges. For more comments from the British Consul General and to take a peek inside our new facility - see video.

Today's GATE Opening..

Today at the GATE opening the NSW innovation EDIS - enhanced drought information system was launched -a fantastic tool for farmers.