“Agriculture over the Horizon”

Professor Alex McBratney AM FAA

Professor of Digital Agriculture and Soil Science
and ARC Laureate Fellow
University of Sydney

Date and Time: Wednesday, 2 July 2025; Time to be advised
Venue:  University of Sydney (to be advised)
Registration:  to be advised
Entry: No charge
All are welcome

Summary: Agriculture stands at a transformative crossroads—criticised for its environmental footprint, yet a powerful engine of scientific application and innovation. Nowhere is this duality clearer than in Australia, where farmers are among the most technologically advanced in the world, harnessing cutting-edge research to navigate an increasingly complex landscape.

This talk explores the evolving modes of agriculture—Industrial, Conservation, Precision & Digital, Regenerative, Decommoditised, and the emerging “3N” model: net-zero, nature-positive, and nutrition-rich. As we confront the mounting challenges of climate volatility, biodiversity loss, and shifting global food demands, the need for a new synthesis has never been clearer.

Professor McBratney’s focus is on the intersection of Digital, Regenerative, and Decommoditised agriculture, and how their integration offers a compelling pathway forward. Through digital tools, we can optimise production and resource use. Regenerative practices rebuild soil condition and security  and ecosystems. Decommoditised models reconnect farmers with consumers, adding value and resilience. Together, these approaches help craft a vision of agriculture that is not only sustainable but revitalising.

What combination will carry us into the future? Join us as we look over the horizon to define a model of agriculture that meets the needs of people, planet, and profit—reimagined for the mid-21st century.

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