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Tom Collier's innovation journey began over a decade ago when, as a university student, he heard firsthand accounts of the devastation and deforestation caused by palm oil plantations. accionvegana by these stories, Tom dedicated his research to finding a sustainable alternative to palm oil. The result of this focused effort? Levur. Utilising synthetic biology and precision fermentation, Levur harnesses the power of yeast through brewing techniques (similar to beer production) to develop nature-identical oils sustainably, including a palm oil alternative. Levur's approach not only addresses the environmental concerns associated with palm oil production but also paves the way for a series of sustainable innovations across various industries. Ready to learn more about this technology? Watch Levur's pitch to discover their future plans. #agritech #biotech #innovation #sustainability Joanne Barber | Aprile Wenke

Great to see Farmbot Monitoring Solutions, a SparkLabs Cultiv8 alumni, making waves in the global market. Founded by Andrew Coppin, Farmbot has successfully expanded its innovative water monitoring technology to the United States. Coined 'Ranchbot', the automated water monitoring device is now being used in Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, California, and Colorado by both ranches and game and fishing authorities. Farmbot's success story is a testament to the power of innovation in addressing critical issues like water management and sustainability in agriculture. We're proud to have supported Farmbot's journey and look forward to seeing more Australian AgTech companies making a global impact! 💧🌏 https://lnkd.in/gu8aurym #AgTech #Innovation #Sustainability #AustralianStartups

Nitrogen fertiliser has been a cornerstone of modern agriculture, with the Haber-Bosch process responsible for feeding about 40% of the world's population. Whist hailed one of the most significant inventions of the 20th century, the process is the most energy-intensive commodity chemical, contributing 2-3% of global hashtag #GHGemissions. Stuart Gunzburg, a passionate scientist and CEO of Nitronic, set about utilising his love of science to provide a solution. His ingenuity has led to the development of sustainable nitrogen fertiliser. Nitronic's technology is simple and streamlined, operating at low temperature and pressure. This enables decentralised production close to end users, addressing both environmental concerns and food security challenges. Discover how Nitronic is lowering fertiliser emissions while contributing to Australia's food security. #agritech #foodsecurity #fertiliser #emissions #innovation

A great article in The Australian highlighting the strategies outlined by the recent 'Land of Plenty' position paper. The Australian Food and Agriculture Industry Taskforce, which includes SparkLabs Cultiv8 Partner Jonathon Quigley, have identified factors that are impacting the industry's sustainability and the three keys to unlocking Australia's potential as a food powerhouse. The recommendations include: • Increasing the adoption of climate-smart farming • Strengthening of sovereign supply chains,  • Stronger, more diversified export strategy While the sector faces hurdles, we see tremendous potential for growth and innovation in Australian agriculture. Collaborative action between industry and government to coordinate efforts is essential to capitalise on these opportunities, ensuring a robust and competitive future for Australia's food industry. Read the article here: https://lnkd.in/ghRGttXZ Interested to find out more? Download the full report: https://lnkd.in/gW6i4ATZ #AustralianAgriculture #FoodSecurity #Agribusiness #Innovation Mark van Dyck | Mark Wiessing | Michele Allan AO | Holly Kramer | Robert Spurway | Prof Roy Green | Barry Irvin | Anthony Holme | Tony Mahar | Alasdair MacLeod | David Foote | Phoebe Stenning | Piers Hogarth-Scott | Ben van Delden | Vanessa Matthijssen

Thrilled to see Levur featured in The Sydney Morning Herald among a group of innovative Aussie technologies tackling environmental and climate challenges. Inspired by the effect of palm oil plantations on natural ecosystems, Levur is leveraging precision fermentation to create sustainable alternatives to commonly used oils in cosmetics and food products. Discover more about Levur and other inspiring home-grown innovations in the full article. 🌍💡 https://lnkd.in/gbA8-Zed #agritech #foodtech #sustainability #innovation Tom Collier | Joanne Barber | Aprile Wenke | Caitlin Fitzsimmons

It's National Ag Day! 🌾 What a great opportunity to celebrate our incredible #agricultural sector and the hard-working #farmers who produce world-class food and fibre for Australians and the global community to enjoy. Agriculture is often the unsung hero of our society, an essential industry that plays a vital role in our daily lives and economy. It impacts us multiple times a day, yet many of us rarely consider the effort and challenges behind the high-quality, fresh produce on our supermarket shelves. At SparkLabs Cultiv8, we're proud to be engaged with this crucial sector, supporting innovative agri-food tech entrepreneurs in commercialising valuable tools to enhance the industry. The future of agriculture is bright, and we're excited to be part of it. GROW YOU GOOD THING 🌱 #AgDayAU #NationalAgDay #AustralianAgriculture #AgriTech #Farmers National Farmers' Federation

Exciting times for regional Australia with Leading Edge Data Centres bringing data centers to the edge. Well done Chris Thorpe and the team.

Unibaio has won $1m USD in the Grow-NY competition! Well done to Matias Figliozzi and the team from Unibaio who have been wonderful to have in the SparkLabs Cultiv8 2024 Accelerator.

Have you read about our 2024 cohort yet? If not, our recent feature in Food & Drink Business is your cue! From brewing palm oil alternatives with yeast to slashing cattle methane emissions, this year's founders are focused on delivering solutions that support a productive and sustainable food system. With over $750 million raised and 750+ jobs created globally by our alumni, we're humbled to see the real-world impact of our program. Curious to learn more? Dive into the full story of our 2024 cohort here: https://lnkd.in/g8gqb6_u #AgTech #FoodTech #Innovation #Sustainability #AustralianAgriculture

There's no denying Orange is a powerhouse in agri-food tech! We're thrilled to be regionally located, nurturing innovations in Aussie agriculture and playing our part in building a sustainable food system. As we expand, the future of agri-food tech looks bright, and we're excited about its potential to boost productivity and prosperity in the industry. Thank you to Andrew Norris for attending our showcase and highlighting the progress of SparkLabs Cultiv8. Check out the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gCEnVRu4 #AgTech #FoodTech #Innovation #Sustainability #AustralianAgriculture