A big part of innovation is reliance on diverse perspectives. In agriculture today, our greatest potential lies in gender equality on the farm and in agribusiness management.

Science, technology, and innovation are accelerating like never before in the agricultural industry to help achieve food security targets in this decade and beyond. Equally important are the 100 or so agricultural organisations in Australia that represent our farmers’ interests: Farmer Peak Bodies.

Some weeks, Amy Pascoe spends more time with mushrooms than humans. In this Q&A the Little Acre co-founder talks stereotypes, innovation, and the problem with “Grown in Australia” labels.

With nearly 45 years’ industry experience, Deb Morice could write a book about the challenges she has faced. As the chair of Tasmanian Women in Agriculture, she helps empower women and celebrate their contributions.

Escalating commodity prices, catastrophic weather events, and increasing acknowledgement of the need to protect the environment are leading many in agriculture to consider and adopt the use of renewables. And few know more about successfully transitioning to renewables than farmer, sustainability expert and conference creator Karin Stark.