Revolutionising indoor pollination with a smart robotic platformHorticulture is one of Australia’s most labour intensive agricultural sectors. Labour accounts for a significant portion of crop production costs, particularly in tasks such as monitoring, harvesting and pollination. This is particularly true for indoor growers, who often must resort to manual pollination due to the low numbers of natural pollinators in Australia...
Validating premium product claims in Australian food and wineAustralian fresh produce and value-added goods have an enviable reputation worldwide for being clean and green. Despite the country’s relatively small international output, Australian food and beverage products command premium prices due to these assurances. To harness the full potential of the Australian agrifood sector in high-value export markets and meet the demands of today’s discerning...
