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Agtech - So What?

Sarah Nolet
Agtech
Agriculture
Sustainability
Climate Change
Artificial Intelligence
Regenerative Agriculture
Agricultural Technology
Food Security
California
Crop Protection
Biologicals
Private Attorney General Act (PAGA)
Sustainable Agriculture
Biological Products
Biosecurity
Water Usage Regulation
Citrus
Tenacious Ventures
Automation
Labor Costs

We tell the stories of innovators at the intersection of agriculture and technology to answer the question: what really is agtech and why should you care?

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How do you know when a new agtech product is actually ready for the farm?

Growing up on a family farm in Colorado over the declining Ogallala Aquifer, Chad Godsey has spent his career searching for ways to improve water and nutrient efficiency.  The... more

What if the future of food isn't about convincing people to care more about sustainability, but rather focusing on what can improve taste?

In this episode, Tenacious’ Dr. Maddie Mitchell speaks with food futurist and innovation strategist Mike Lee a... more

With the surname “Kentish,” Nic carries his family’s potato growing legacy. While it's one of pride, the journey has certainly not been easy.  After returning to the family farm in South Australia, he found himself confronting one of the biggest chal... more

What if one of agriculture’s most controversial “waste problems” is actually its most overlooked opportunity?

Daniel Carson is an entrepreneur based in New Zealand, who wants to transform the beef industry from the ground up by directly addressing t... more

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Recent Guests

Mike Lee
Food futurist and author of Mise magazine
Independent/Entrepreneur
Episode: The future of food is in taste, with futurist Mike Lee
Nic Kentish
Farm owner and educator on regenerative farming practices
Mount Gambier, Adelaide Hills farm; educator at Resource Consulting Services (RCS)
Episode: Why soil health and profitability are deeply connected, with Nic Kentish
Daniel Carson
Founder of Miti, a Kiwi entrepreneur transforming the beef-dairy by-product stream into a meat-snack and system-change platform
Miti
Episode: Can dairy’s waste stream power beef’s future? with Daniel Carson
Tina Funder
Founder and CEO of Alt Leather
Alt Leather
Episode: Can biomaterials compete on price, not just purpose? with Tina Funder
Mark Trzaskoma
Manager, Battunga Orchards; horticulture veteran
Battunga Orchards
Episode: Better Outcomes, Not Lower Costs: rethinking agtech in horticulture, with Mark Trzaskoma
Shane Thomas
Co-Author/Co-Host discussion on co-ops, Upstream Ag Insights
Upstream Ag Insights
Episode: Business Model Breakdowns with Shane Thomas: Co-Ops and their future in Ag
Craig Piggott
Founder and CEO of Halter
Halter
Episode: Halter’s $2 billion question, with founder Craig Piggott
Sam Duncan
Founder and CEO of GXLab (formerly FarmLab)
GXLab
Episode: The Seven Year Itch: What We Got Wrong (and Right) in Australian Agtech, with Sam Duncan and Natalie Engel
Natalie Engel
Central Queensland beef producer and Agtech entrepreneur
Former Agtech entrepreneur
Episode: The Seven Year Itch: What We Got Wrong (and Right) in Australian Agtech, with Sam Duncan and Natalie Engel

Host

Sarah Nolet
Host of the show and founder/leader focused on agtech storytelling.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 127 ratings
  • The best

    I have been listening to Sarah Nolet’s no-fluff interviews for years and continue to gain better insights about the industry.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Melanie von Trapp
    United Statesa year ago
  • Incredibly useful

    As a generalist interested in getting into agtech, I’m finding your podcast super useful in getting me up to speed on the space. Great questions and knowledgeable interviewees. Keep up the great work.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    L K Richardson
    Australia4 years ago
  • Greetings from GeoPard team

    This podcast is highly informative and useful for an agtech company.

    I really enjoy level of discussions.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bryan-crop consulting
    Germany5 years ago
  • Insightful and global.

    This is a great podcast thanks Sarah. I am getting value from your global contacts and insightful questioning. Helping me dig through the dross and finding the gems in AgriTech. Cheers Greg

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GreggyH
    Australia5 years ago
  • Nick

    Great stories and conversations here Sarah.

    Would highly recommend Dec 16 episode: Breaking Into Agrech.

    While a reliance on proven systems and generational experience is crucial for agriculture, its major evolutionary periods the world over have been driven by new people with great skills, new perspectives and an ability to challenge convention. Great to see more and more new shoulders to the wheels of food farming and Ag.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nick_Agri
    Australia5 years ago

Listeners Say

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Diverse guest lineup with practical, global agtech insights.
The host asks sharp questions and keeps interviews focused on real-world relevance.
Listeners praise actionable takeaways for investors and operators in agtech.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Can dairy’s waste stream power beef’s future? with Daniel Carson
Q: Is consumer sentiment toward bobby calves and young beef a barrier or an opportunity?
Consumers have shown surprising support for the concept when presented as 'young beef' and a practical alternative to the current by-product waste stream, especially when the branding emphasizes sustainability and health benefits. However, there is still sensitivity around calves' age and ethics, so clear communication and governance are essential.
Can dairy’s waste stream power beef’s future? with Daniel Carson
Q: What makes your approach disruptive to existing processing infrastructure?
The use of younger finishing ages and smaller carcasses allows full-body utilization and a uniform end product that can be ground into lean protein, reducing labor and not requiring breakdown of muscles the way traditional carcass processing does. It also enables automation-friendly processing and a clear path to low-emission, traceable products for major brands.
Why soil health and profitability are deeply connected, with Nic Kentish
Q: What role does technology play in augmenting farmer intuition rather than replacing it?
Technology should provide real-time measurements and insights to support decision-making without dulling the farmer's learned observation and contextual understanding built over generations.
Why soil health and profitability are deeply connected, with Nic Kentish
Q: How has regenerative agriculture terminology influenced conversations with farmers and clients?
The term has become polarizing, but the core idea is about outcomes—improving soil, water, and farm viability—rather than just inputs, and the discussion should center on real financial and ecological results.
Why soil health and profitability are deeply connected, with Nic Kentish
Q: What does a soil-first approach mean in practical day-to-day farming operations?
It means starting from soil health—testing, understanding what the soil is telling you, and aligning inputs, rotations, and interventions with that data so crops and pastures can thrive without chasing a failing system.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Agtech

What is Agtech about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show assembles a rotating cast of agritech founders, operators, and researchers to unpack how technology intersects with farming, food systems, and sustainability. Conversations routinely surface real-world adoption challenges, business models, and partnerships between startups, farmers, and corporates, with a strong emphasis on practical impact, funding paths, and governance of data and technology in agriculture. Noteworthy is the mix of founder journeys, farm-level perspectives, and ecosystem-level debates (co-ops, corporate partnerships, and regulatory context), which helps listeners gauge what's working, what's not, and where opportunities are growing. The format tends to combine in-depth storytelling with candid leadership lessons... more

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1. Mike Lee
2. Nic Kentish
3. Daniel Carson
4. Tina Funder
5. Mark Trzaskoma
6. Shane Thomas
7. Craig Piggott
8. Sam Duncan

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