Meg Kummerow (https://www.linkedin.com/in/megkummerow) is an impressive part of our industry, a leader in new and emerging technology adoption in agriculture and a fantastic leader. Coming from the country, and now living outside of Toowoomba, Meg is empowering, educating and helping our farmers, and those who live off the land, to integrate and use drones and other robotics systems.  During this episode Andrew Crowe chats with Meg about all things technology in agriculture, technology case studies from the country, barriers to greater adoption and agTech future. We also briefly discussed the upcoming World of Drones and Robotics Congress, to be held in Brisbane in August. Meg founded both Fly the Farm (www.flythefarm.com.au) and Robot Farm (www.robotfarm.com.au); two very different organisations however both focused on agriculture. Fly the Farm is focused on delivering drone solutions for a more productive agriculture; focused on outcomes such as productivity, profitability & sustainability. She has a particular interest in aerial spraying and assists clients through the process of establishing these new capabilities. Robot Farm is focused on Cultivating STEM experiences for Australian kids, particularly kids from the country who may miss out on some STEM experiences. Not only does Robot Farm provide STEM experiences, but also provides support and resources for teachers and parents. Impressively Meg is also: Vice Chair: Australian Summer Grains Conference Committee Member: Australian Sunflower Association Independent Director and Executive Officer: Grains Research Foundation Ltd.  Enjoy!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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