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Join us for The Australian Food Waste Hackathon on 4 September, 2-5pm, at Melbourne Connect. Collaborate with industry experts, tackle real-world challenges, and contribute to a sustainable future.

Rocket Seeder is hosting “The Australian Food Waste Hackathon” as part of Innovation Week at the Melbourne Connect Co-working space. We’re inviting students to participate in this exciting event.

Did you know that roughly one-third of the world’s food is never eaten? By reducing food loss and waste, we can significantly reduce the land and resources needed for food production, lower greenhouse gas emissions, and help close the 60% gap between the food available today and the food needed by 2050.

The Australian Food Waste Challenge is an initiative directly aligned with the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goal 12.3, which aims to halve food loss and waste by 2030. The challenge features real-world problems set by sponsors like SecondBite, OzHarvest, Foodbank Australia, Coles Group, Dairy Australia, Hort Innovation, Goodman Fielder, Harmony Agriculture and Food Company Pty Ltd, MSC, AIP, RMCG, Australian Dairy Products Federation (ADPF), the Gardiner Foundation, and End Food Waste Australia.

This event is a fantastic opportunity for students to develop innovative solutions to these pressing challenges alongside industry experts. It also offers visibility into the global Enactus program.

We’re calling on students to join us at Melbourne Connect on 4 September from 2-5pm. There will be pizza, snacks, and drinks available for all attendees. Don’t miss out on this chance to make a difference and innovate for a sustainable future!

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It’s your last chance to register for tomorrow’s webinar!

Be part of our webinar exploring Agrifood Solutions for a Circular Economy. Discover how Australia is tackling food waste and building sustainable production.

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Be part of our webinar exploring Agrifood Solutions for a Circular Economy. Discover how Australia is tackling food waste and building sustainable production.
 
Panellist Claire Dyason is leading the Australian Food Waste Challenge at Rocket Seeder. Claire has extensive commercial experience in the food and agriculture sector and is currently Head of Global Markets for Harmony Agriculture and Food Company, leading the global sales and marketing program for Wagyu branded beef. Claire’s 15+ years’ experience across energy and agriculture has seen her in a variety of roles including sustainability, production and operations, project / program management, logistics, sales, marketing and strategy. Claire is highly adaptable, grounded and practical, having worked across functions, sectors and countries throughout her career.

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Be part of our webinar exploring Agrifood Solutions for a Circular Economy. Discover how Australia is tackling food waste and building sustainable production.

Panellist Caitlyn Touzell is the General Manager - Australia’s first circular economy innovation Accelerator - and partner of Rocket Seeder. At Boomerang Labs, Caitlyn leverages her insights into the evolving landscape of circular economy startups to guide founders in scaling and commercialising their ventures to amplify the impact of social ventures across Australia and beyond.

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Be part of our webinar exploring Agrifood Solutions for a Circular Economy. Discover how Australia is tackling food waste and building sustainable production.
 
Panellist Dr Simon Lockrey bridges the gap between technical, commercial, creative, and sustainability fields. His experience has been wide and varied. Products he has designed have won Australian Design Awards, and the internationally recognized Red Dot Award. Dr Lockrey is currently an Associate Professor at RMIT University in sustainability and design, and sits on the Board / is Secretary of International Sustainable Development Research Society. He serves as an expert witness for the Supreme Court of Victoria, and Reduce Program Leader at the End Food Waste CRC. He’s the former Executive Director of Glowpear and Vice President of Automotive Historians Australia.
 
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Be part of our webinar exploring Agrifood Solutions for a Circular Economy. Discover how Australia is tackling food waste and building sustainable production.

📅 Register now - July 23, 12-1pm.

The circular economy is reshaping how we think about sustainability. Unlike the traditional linear model of ‘take, make, dispose,’ the circular economy emphasises reducing waste, reusing resources, and regenerating natural systems. In the agrifood sector, this approach is critical as we face increasing pressure to produce more food sustainably while minimising environmental impacts.

Why do Agrifood Innovations Matter?
Agrifood innovations are pivotal in addressing the circular economy’s goals and aligning with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Here’s how:
Reducing Food Waste (SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production): Food waste is a significant issue, with nearly a third of all food produced globally going to waste. Innovations in food tech can reduce this waste by improving storage, enhancing supply chain efficiencies, and repurposing surplus food.

Optimising Supply Chains (SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure): Efficient supply chains are essential for minimising resource use and waste. Agrifood technologies can enhance traceability, reduce transportation emissions, and ensure that food reaches consumers in optimal condition.
Sustainable Production (SDG 2: Zero Hunger and SDG 13: Climate Action): From precision agriculture to alternative proteins, innovations in agrifood can make food production more sustainable. These technologies help reduce the use of water, fertilisers, and pesticides, contributing to a healthier environment.

Join us for a panel discussion on “Agrifood Solutions Addressing Circular Economy Challenges” on July 23 from 12-1pm. We will explore case studies from the Australian market and hear from experts about the environmental and economic impacts of these innovations.

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PEAK Pasture and Livestock are one of the 9 participants in the fourth cohort of our Victorian AgTech Seeds program which is supporting the creation of early-stage Agtech startups by bringing together aspiring agtech entrepreneurs and researchers creating technology for the Victorian agriculture sector and beyond.

PEAK Pasture & Livestock is developing an online program to help livestock producers plan their annual activities (e.g. agronomy, animal health, water, fencing). Once the required products are entered, the program automatically calculates their total required products and links this information directly to their preferred retailer.

Find out more information about the fourth Victorian cohort of our AgTech Seeds program on our website https://lnkd.in/gbpZmhps

Drone Hand are one of the 9 participants in the fourth cohort of our Victorian AgTech Seeds program which is supporting the creation of early-stage Agtech startups by bringing together aspiring agtech entrepreneurs and researchers creating technology for the Victorian agriculture sector and beyond.

Edward Barraclough has developed the first commercially available, user-friendly, AI-driven, automated flight-app for livestock monitoring. It is designed to work with off-the-shelf drones all the way up to long-distance enterprise drones agnostic of brand. The app is integrable with "Drone-in-a-Box" remote stations, allowing coverage of small to very large farms.

Find out more information about the fourth Victorian cohort of our AgTech Seeds program on our website https://lnkd.in/gbpZmhps

Dr. Nicola Thomas is one of the 9 participants in the fourth cohort of our Victorian AgTech Seeds program which is supporting the creation of early-stage Agtech startups by bringing together aspiring Agtech entrepreneurs and researchers creating technology for the Victorian agriculture sector and beyond.

Dr. Nicola Thomas is exploring the commercial opportunity of mitigating climate variability by soaking grain seeds in fertiliser prior to planting to increase crop germination rates, yield, and profits.

Find out more information about the fourth Victorian cohort of our AgTech Seeds program on our website https://lnkd.in/gbpZmhps

TreeCoin Assets are one of the 9 participants in the fourth cohort of our Victorian AgTech Seeds program which is supporting the creation of early-stage Agtech startups by bringing together aspiring Agtech entrepreneurs and researchers creating technology for the Victorian agriculture sector and beyond.

Treecoin has created a system to measure carbon drawdown from trees and monetize the growers, while issuing carbon tokens for corporations who need them.

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GrainAssure are one of the 9 participants in the fourth cohort of our Victorian AgTech Seeds program which is supporting the creation of early-stage Agtech startups by bringing together aspiring Agtech entrepreneurs and researchers creating technology for the Victorian agriculture sector and beyond.

GrainAssure has developed a groundbreaking solution poised to revolutionise the grains industry. GrainAssure seamlessly automates traceability, compliance, and emissions reporting, setting a new standard in efficiency and precision. Every critical phase, from the initial arrival of chemicals and fertilisers on the farm to the grain's journey through planting, harvest, delivery, and storage, is documented using GPS technology, machinery data, and their proprietary 'secret sauce.' This ensures precise traceability and transparency from seed to sale, enhancing operational efficiency and regulatory compliance in the grain industry.

Find out more information about the fourth Victorian cohort of our AgTech Seeds program on our website https://lnkd.in/gbpZmhps