Integration, Data Sharing, Opensource, and the Agtech Startup Ecosystem

Explore the challenges and opportunities in the Australian agtech startup ecosystem through this 37-minute conference talk from linux.conf.au. Delve into the journey of Platfarm, an agtech startup, as it navigates funding, scaling, and interoperability issues. Learn about the "Collabriculture" project, which developed open data standards for the viticulture industry, and discover how open-source mapping standards like Mapbox and OpenStreetMap facilitate data sharing. Examine the evolving landscape of data standards in agtech, balancing farmers' data control with the benefits of shared information. Gain insights into building effective tools for farmers and growers, and understand the importance of open-source approaches in fostering interoperability and data sharing within the agricultural technology sector.