AgTech Without the Hype: What Actually Works on Farm

<p>Can technology really help farmers build resilience in an increasingly unpredictable climate — or are we getting distracted by shiny new tools?</p><p>In this episode, we head to Twynam Farm in NSW to hear directly from farmers trialling agtech including virtual fencing, livestock monitoring and regenerative grazing systems.</p><p>Featuring conversations with Sarah Nolet and Susan Orgill, we explore how agtech can support climate resilience, soil health and better farm decision-making — while also asking where the risks and limitations lie.</p><p>We also hear from Camilla Beck and producers attending the Twynam field day, grounding the conversation in practical, on-farm experience rather than industry hype.</p><p>From virtual fencing and livestock monitoring to broader questions around profitability, labour and resilience, this episode asks: what technology is actually worth adopting on farm — and what problems should agtech really be solving?</p><p><br></p><p>Featured Talent &amp; Links</p><ul><li>Sarah Nolet - Managing Partner, Tenacious Ventures<br><a href="https://tenacious.ventures?utm_source=chatgpt.com" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Tenacious Ventures</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Susan Orgill - Chief Scientist, Impact Ag Australia<br><a href="https://impactag.com.au?utm_source=chatgpt.com" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Impact Ag Australia</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Camilla Beck - Executive Officer, Tablelands Farming Systems<br><a href="https://www.tablelandsfarmingsystems.com.au?utm_source=chatgpt.com" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Tablelands Farming Systems</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Johnny Kahlbetzer - CEO, Twynam Group</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Climate Smart Farming Series - AgTech to manage climate risks and maximise return on infrastructure investment </p><p><a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/0e9xssrvNDOxqNjnkTnokc?si=iJLKN7cPSvKBi5RGXmQxbQ" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><u>https://open.spotify.com/episode/0e9xssrvNDOxqNjnkTnokc?si=iJLKN7cPSvKBi5RGXmQxbQ</u></a> </p><p><br></p><p>Episode Guide</p><ul><li><strong>(00:00)</strong> Why agtech promises deserve closer scrutiny</li><li><strong>(02:45)</strong> Productivity versus resilience in modern farming systems</li><li><strong>(05:20)</strong> Farmers explain pressures driving technology adoption</li><li><strong>(09:15)</strong> Optiweigh trials and livestock monitoring in practice</li><li><strong>(11:45)</strong> Vi