Program
AgExForum2026
Transforming Ag | Technology Shaping How We Grow
A full day of practical insights, inspiring speakers and collaborative discussion exploring how technology is shaping the future of Australian agriculture.
Morning Program
Registration & Morning Tea
Connect with growers, researchers, advisers and industry colleagues over morning tea before a full day of practical insights, ideas and discussion.
Welcome
Casey Treloar
MC | 7NEWS Presenter | Dairy Farmer
Casey Treloar welcomes delegates to AgExForum2026, introducing the day’s theme and setting the scene for conversations exploring how technology is shaping the future of Australian agriculture.
Growing Capability Across South Australia
Mark Stanley
Executive Officer | Ag Excellence Alliance
An overview of Ag Excellence Alliance’s current priorities, partnerships and projects.
Keynote Presentations
Shiny Tools Don’t Grow Profit – Smart Decisions Do
David Jochinke
Farmer | Leader | Advocate
Technology only creates value when it supports better business decisions.
From Strategy to Action: A Fireside Conversation
Dave McKeon & David Jochinke
A practical discussion connecting industry strategy with on-farm decision making.
Technology in Practice
Redesigning Broadacre Farming for the Future
Jock McNeil
Precision agriculture, machinery optimisation and automation are reshaping broadacre farming.
Breeding Smarter: Genetics Driving Better Decisions
Alison Henderson
Discover how genomics and practical stockmanship are improving breeding decisions and profitability.
Connecting the Dots: Turning Farm Data into Better Decisions
Ed Scott
Making farm data more connected, practical and valuable for decision-making.
Innovation & Collaboration
Collaboration Driving Innovation: The ChatBCG Story
Gabriel (Gabe) Davila & Alicia Mason
How artificial intelligence can strengthen extension, improve access to research and support grower engagement.
Beyond the Technology: Shaping the Future Together
Jeanette Long
An interactive workshop exploring the opportunities and capabilities needed for successful technology adoption.
Looking Ahead
The Future from Here: A Fishbowl Discussion
Facilitated by Casey Treloar
An interactive discussion exploring the future of agricultural technology adoption.
Closing Remarks
Bill Long
Farmer | Consultant | Chair AIR EP
Bill reflects on the day’s key insights and practical actions beyond AgExForum2026.