Reflections on Henty Field Days 2025
Innovation is clearly alive and well across rural Australia. What’s less visible is that much of this innovation isn’t being captured as intellectual property (IP). Learn more about what IP actually is and why you should aim to protect it as you generate it.
The Aussie Olive Oil Baron Taking on America—And Raising the Stakes
Cobram Estate is raising A$185 million, including a sell-down of 2 million shares by co-CEOs Sam Beaton and Leandro Ravetti, to fund expansion aimed squarely at winning over American tables.
Indonesia’s Growth: Opportunity for Australian Businesses
Indonesia isn’t just our closest neighbour — it’s ASEAN’s largest economy, home to more than 270 million people, and one of the fastest-transforming markets in the world. Indonesia’s rise offers an unprecedented opportunity for Australian businesses.
Protecting New Plant Varieties
Innovation in agriculture doesn’t just happen in laboratories or boardrooms—it’s happening every day in fields, greenhouses, and orchards. If you’ve developed a new plant variety, you may be eligible for formal protection through Plant Variety Rights (PVR).
World IP Day 2025
In celebration of World Intellectual Property Day 2025, which this year carries the theme “IP and Music: Feel the Beat of IP”, Regional IP supports greater awareness around the role intellectual property plays in the global music ecosystem.
Empowering Farmers & Driving Innovation
Australia’s agricultural sector has long been recognised for its high-quality produce, strong biosecurity standards, and commitment to sustainability. However, as global markets evolve and consumer expectations shift toward greater transparency, the role of traceability has never been more crucial.
Solar-Powered Solution for Desert Agriculture
Researchers from Qatar’s Hamad Bin Khalifa University have developed a novel solar-powered system to address the challenges of agriculture in remote desert areas.
Putting AG Tech in the picture
Agriculture plays a vital role in sustaining the world's population and ongoing innovation. AgTech is therefore particularly important for meeting future demands, enhancing efficiency, productivity and sustainability.
Tiny Flying Robots: Artificial Pollination
In the future, farmers could grow fruits and vegetables in multilevel indoor farms, thanks to advances in artificial pollination technologies.