Will Bignell | AgTech Integration and the Human Aspect of Farming

02/06/2025 15 min Temporada 9 Episodio 130
Will Bignell | AgTech Integration and the Human Aspect of Farming

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Charlie sits down with Will, an innovative farmer utilising cutting-edge technology on his farm. They discuss the integration of drones, AI, and remote sensing to improve safety and reduce workload, addressing common misconceptions about scale in farming. Will also shares insights from his workshops and the importance of balancing tech with human connection, reflecting on the recent 'Grounded' conference. Highlights include Will's DIY tech solutions, community engagement, and the value of understanding landscape and relationships in agriculture.  Episode Links: Watch this Ep and others here - https://www.youtube.com/@CharlieArnottRegenJourney/videos  Groundswell Festival on 2-3rd July 2025 www.groundswellag.com Groundswell YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/groundswell-agriculture Grounded 2025 - 19 & 20 September Western Australia - https://groundedaustralia.com.au/ Grounded YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@GroundedAustralia/videos   Episode Credits: Thank you to all who've made this show possible. Our host Charlie Arnott and, of course, we are grateful for our sponsors, subscribers and listeners. Episode Chapters: 01:59 Event Impressions and Tech Demos 03:27 Deep Dive into Drone Technology 04:47 Challenges and Solutions in Ag Tech 07:09 Building a Custom Farm Management Platform 08:58 Conference Highlights and Personal Reflections 15:10 Future Plans and Closing Remarks