Farm machinery innovation is often built from practical experience. But before launching a new piece of equipment, it is worth checking whether the intellectual property is protected.

Who owns the IP when farmers, engineers and contractors collaborate? Learn why clear ownership agreements matter before an idea gains commercial value.

Not all agtech innovation is physical machinery. Many agtech businesses are built around software, data or apps, and the IP strategy can look different from the strategy for hardware.

This Australian Made Week, we want to take a moment to celebrate the people building, creating, designing, inventing, and growing businesses right here in Australia.

The message from evokeAG 2026 in Melbourne was clear: Australian agriculture is changing fast — and regional producers are right at the centre of it. From autonomous robots and virtual fencing to biosecurity, climate resilience and patient investment capital, this year’s event focused on one big question: How do we turn bold ideas into practical tools that actually work on farm?

Regional innovators have always been practical, resourceful, and inventive — and in 2025–2026, they’re becoming some of Australia’s most dynamic changemakers. Here’s what’s shaping modern innovation for regional Australia.