AI has the potential to boost the sustainability and efficiency of Australian agriculture. It can selectively control weeds, saving on herbicide use. It can figure out the perfect time to water a crop, and identify grapes damaged by bushfire smoke.
Join us to hear from two expert speakers at the cutting edge:
Associate Professor Sigfredo Fuentes develops high-tech digital instruments for agriculture, food and wine at the University of Melbourne. He’s also an investigator at the Plants for Space ARC Centre of Excellence, creating a stellar menu for the astronauts of the future.
A postdoctoral fellow at CSIRO, Dr Sarah Hartman is using deep learning to develop an AI agronomist. She’s working with farmers and other stakeholders to design a model that works for and with the people who produce our food.
Come along and get a taste of the future of food.
Event details
Date: Tuesday 12 August 2025
Time: Canapes and drinks are served from 5.30pm, with the talks (and the livestream) starting at 6.00pm AEST.
Venue: The Shine Dome, 15 Gordon Street, Acton ACT (and online livestream)
Cost: $20pp ($15pp for students)
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