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Episode 9: Airlie Trescowthick on how tech can make a vision become a reality

Airlie Trescowthick, originally from a sheep and cattle property in NSW, is the Founder of Farm Table, an online platform that brings together industry knowledge and connects farmers in a way never seen before.

On this episode, Airlie talks about the launch of the Farm Table, her journey into the intersection of technology and agriculture, and the challenges of hiring a team and building great software. We also cover:

  • The evolution of the Farm Table from a resource to an online community

  • The challenges of working in technology when it's unfamiliar, and Airlie's advice on how to hire a tech team, get sponsors and advice, and turn a vision into a reality

  • Making the jump from a part-time "side hustle" into a full time startup, and why mistakes are so important

  • The biggest gap in bringing agtech to market: effective communication for and from the farming community

  • The future of Farm Table, and how you can get involved!

Check out Build, Boost, and Accelerate sections of Farm Table: https://farmtable.com.au/

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Episode 9 : Airlie Trescowthick, Farm Table