Explore the Drought Resilience Lab’s Alumni Innovators across Australia
NEW SOUTH WALES
Allen Haroutonian
Off-grid oxygen delivery technology restoring degraded water systems
Sugarcane
Karl Lawton
Sustainable on-farm bioreactor cultivating algae for feed, fertiliser, and bio-products
Dairy, Livestock
James Ousby
Aerial photogrammetry and ML platform generating precise, actionable on-farm insights
Broadacre
Brendan Emery
Self-powered ear tag biosensor enabling early, real-time livestock health detection
Dairy, Livestock
Alexander Soeriyadi
Cellulose-based super-absorbent gel for water retention and crop protection
Broadacre, Horticulture
Chris Allen
Detailed species, soil, and climate risk mapping for farms Australia-wide
Broadacre, Horticulture
Adaptive knowledge network empowering farmers with locally tailored climate insights
Horticulture
AI-driven livestock platform providing real-time insights into animal wellbeing
Livestock
Ambient-storage semen technology extending fertility and resilience in livestock breeding
Livestock, Dairy
Carbon-based feed supplement cutting ruminant methane while boosting productivity
Dairy, Livestock
Smart livestock ear tag providing real-time tracking and behaviour insights
Dairy, Livestock
Graphene-based membrane enabling efficient water distillation and purification
Horticulture
Spectral AgriPV technology boosting crop growth and energy yield simultaneously
Horticulture
On-farm hydrogen peroxide generation for pathogen control in irrigation systems
Horticulture
Satellite analytics delivering real-time soil and water condition insights
Dairy, Livestock
On-site livestock diagnostic predicting resilience and production efficiency in cattle
Livestock
VICTORIA
Leneila Lynne
AI-powered multilingual safety training platform for improved ag workforce safety
Horticulture
Shallow-install soil sensor delivering deep moisture insights affordably
Broadacre, Horticulture
Metal–organic framework device capturing potable water from ambient air
Cotton, Horticulture, Wine
Data platform linking on-farm measurements to finance and supply chains
Broadacre, Cotton, Livestock
Digital compliance and trading platform bringing transparency to water markets
Cotton, Horticulture, Wine
AI satellite monitoring detecting stressed trees for targeted orchard management
Horticulture
Voice-enabled mental health and fatigue monitoring system for farmers
Broadacre, Livestock
AI-driven biosecurity platform forecasting pest and disease threats proactively
Livestock, Horticulture
Instantly model costs, impacts, and ROI of agribusiness projects
Broadacre, Livestock, Horticulture
Multispectral spot-spraying camera enabling precise weed, biomass, and disease detection
Broadacre
Autonomous mowing robots conquering hard-to-reach commercial and industrial sites
Horticulture
On-farm digesters turning horticultural waste into fertiliser and energy
Horticulture
Self-cleaning water purifier providing reliable, low-maintenance filtration
Horticulture
Plant biomanufacturing platform growing biological solutions that save pollinators
Horticulture
Multilayered seed coatings improving germination, protection, and early plant performance
Broadacre, Cotton, Horticulture
QUEENSLAND
Integrated technologies delivering actionable soil-water insights for improved land management
Broadacre
AI-powered smart irrigation system optimising water use and reducing labour
Horticulture, Sugarcane, Wine
Software platform rating farmers’ sustainability across 18,000 agricultural commodities
Broadacre
Saliva test for sheep blah Autonomous AI drone system mustering livestock and monitoring pasture health
Livestock
Local on-farm oilseed processing producing biodiesel for fuel independence
Broadacre, Cotton
Modular low-energy desalination and water remediation for remote agriculture
Dairy
Biological treatment platform preventing mould and mycotoxin contamination in feed
Dairy, Livestock
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
Wastewater treatment producing reusable water, biomass for feed or fertiliser
Dairy, Livestock
Enzyme-enhanced mineral supplement improving soil health and water retention
Broadacre, Horticulture, Wine
Simple tracking software for broadacre paddock management and decision-making
Broadacre, Cotton
Ultra-high-pressure cell disruption for converting agri-waste into bioavailable feedstock
Dairy, Livestock
NMR sensor enabling adaptive seeding depth through real-time moisture detection
Broadacre
SOUTH AUSTRALIA
Angus Croser
Self-cleaning retrofit sprinkler shroud preventing damage and improving irrigation efficiency
Cotton, Broadacre, Sugarcane
Mamoru Okamoto
Seed treatment boosting germination by 30% for dry sowing conditions
Broadacre
Green-on-green weed detection for precision spraying in vineyards and orchards
Horticulture
Parametric insurance building financial resilience for farms facing extreme weather
Wine, Horticulture
AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY
Yi Yu
Remote sensing system providing precise, localised drought prediction and analysis
Broadacre, Livestock
Debbie Saunders
Biodiversity data platform turning ecological signals into actionable resilience insights
Broadacre, Livestock
Sasha Mikheyev
Molecular assay detecting Varroa mites without visual hive disruption
Horticulture
Caitlin Byrt
Biomimetic membranes recovering high purity minerals from liquid waste
Broadacre
Genetic tool revealing pollen flow to optimise orchard pollination strategies
Horticulture
TASMANIA
Simon Edwards
Mobile soil probe mapping moisture while walking the paddock.
Broadacre, Horticulture
NORTHERN TERRITORY
Yujuan Li
Turning cotton waste into premium mushroom growing substrates.
Cotton, Horticulture