Agriculture: Robots, Drones and the Future of Food | The Decade Ahead

The world can't create more farmland, but it does need to feed more people. From AI-powered cattle collars and autonomous robots to precision irrigation and gene-edited crops, this episode explores the technologies transforming agriculture. Bryce & Ren unpack why AgTech could become one of the defining investment themes of the next decade, the companies leading the charge, and the risks investors need to understand before backing the future of farming. In this episode: 00:00 – Why agriculture is one of the decade's biggest opportunities 03:47 – Agricultural innovation & feeding a growing population 05:41 – AI, robotics & smart farming transform the paddock 13:19 – Genetics, CRISPR & the next generation of high-yield crops 15:57 – Cold chains: the overlooked technology reducing food waste 17:52 – The biggest risks facing agriculture and AgTech investors 25:31 – Companies & ETFs investing in the future of agriculture 31:55 – Final thoughts: where investors should look for opportunity Stocks & ETFs Mentioned: John Deere (NYSE: DE), Kubota (TSE: 6326), Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB), Corteva Agriscience (NYSE: CTVA), Bayer (XETRA: BAYN), Betashares Global Agriculture ETF (ASX: FOOD), VanEck Agribusiness ETF (NYSE: MOO), iShares MSCI Global Agriculture Producers ETF (NYSE: VEGI), Global X AgTech & Food Innovation ETF (NASDAQ: KROP) This episode of Equity Mates - The Decade Ahead is brought to you by ANZ Business Start Right https://www.anz.com.au/business/business-hub/starting-business/start-right/ ——— Want to get involved in the podcast? Record a voice note or send us a message And come and join the conversation in the Equity Mates Facebook Discussion Group. ——— Want more Equity Mates? Across books, podcasts, video and email, however you want to learn about investing – we’ve got you covered. Keep up with the news moving markets with our daily newsletter and podcast (Apple | Spotify) We’re particularly excited to share our latest show: Basis Points Listen to the podcast (Apple | Spotify) Watch on YouTube Read the monthly email ——— Looking for some of our favourite research tools? Download our free Basics of ETF handbook Or our free 4-step stock checklist Find company information on TIKR Research reports from Good Research Track your portfolio with Sharesight ——— This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes only. Any advice is general advice and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs. If unsure, speak to a financial professional. The host of this podcast and their guests may have positions in the companies mentioned. Equity Mates Media is part of the Betashares Group but maintains editorial independence and operates under Australian Financial Services licence 540697. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.