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🌱 GRID SAMPLING IS HERE. You asked for it (admittedly years ago), and we’ve finally delivered. Users can now create and sample grids using our revamped sample planner tool. For more information, contact info@getfarmlab.com.

🚀 Kicking off our speaker announcements for Down to Earth, we’re thrilled to welcome Andrew Skinner. He's been at the cutting edge of digital transformation across defence, health, manufacturing & agriculture. 👉 Join us on 18-19 June in Armidale, NSW: getfarmlab.com/downtoearth

🌾 We’ve just wrapped up sampling for one of Australia’s largest insetting projects—stratifying and sampling over 30,000ha of cropping land along the East Coast of Australia. Big work with big impact. More details coming soon.

🌲 Sophie was out braving the brisk New England chill to prep the tree planting site for our Down to Earth conference. If you’re joining us, pack a jumper… and a warm jacket… and maybe a scarf… definitely a beanie.

FarmLab SITREP - 16 May 2025 Here’s the dirt on what we’ve been up to this past week:

🎤 And we’ve just locked in some incredible speakers for our Down to Earth conference, happening 18–19 June at UNE’s SMART Farm. It’s shaping up to be an epic couple of days focused on Soil, Trees & Technology. More info here 👉getfarmlab.com/downtoearth/

🌱 Meanwhile, Sam was in Malaysia for the International Union of Soil Science Conference, diving into global soil research and its role in climate resilience. Check out his full wrap-up here 👉 x.com/SamWPaquet/sta…

FarmLab SITREP - 9 May 25 Here’s the dirt on what we’ve been up to the past week:

🏭 Soil pollution is an urgent issue. Heavy metals pose a significant risk in India and Bangladesh, where rice will absorb contaminants. With rising interest in Rare Earth mining near ag zones, managing contamination is more critical than ever for food safety and human health. /8

📊The role of tropical forests and peaty soils in locking in carbon was a recurring theme. Preventing deforestation is seen as a priority for both climate and soil preservation. /7

🔴 Verra's REDD+ method came up a few times as a useful financial mechanism to encourage reforestation (despite it’s critics it plays an important role in providing landholders with an economic incentive not available through their existing government). /6

🌲 Preserving native forests is high on the agenda for many. As agriculture puts more pressure on land conversion, there’s a big focus on the retention of native rainforests across Asia (Native Rainforest covers 54% of Malaysia). /5

🤔 Soil carbon is gaining serious attention across Asia. Not just for emissions reduction, but for improving soil health and reducing input costs. In Malaysia, improving soil health is seen as essential to reducing disease pressure in palm plantations, a $50BN industry. /4

🗾Countries like Japan, India, Bangladesh, China, and much of Asia account for <20% of global agricultural land, they produce food for nearly 45% of the world’s population. That means even a 1% drop in output due to climate change would affect 35 million people. /3

🌡️ Climate change is here and already impacting global agriculture. Talks covered everything from the effects of 1.7–2.6°C warming in the Himalayas, to the rise of plant diseases and pests in tropical regions. /2

🌏 This week I’ve been at the International Union of Soil Science conference in Malaysia, representing @getFarmLab and meeting with some amazing scientists and researchers. Here are some of my key takeaways on all things impacting soils and agriculture 🤔 /1

On 🗓️ 18–19 June 2025 we’re bringing together farmers, agribusinesses, investors, and innovators to tackle the future of agriculture. 📍 UNE SMART Farm, Armidale 🎟️ Only 50 spots available! 👉 Grab your ticket before they’re gone: getfarmlab.com/downtoearth/

Here's how you can automatically set your own high/medium/low ranges to colour-code your soil test results in FarmLab. 👇🚦✍️

🌏 We’re counting down to our Down to Earth conference in Armidale, 18–19 June. Expect two days of hands-on sessions focused on satellites, trees, and soils. Stay tuned for more information and where to get tickets.

🐄 The ATSE conference kicked off with a visit to the UNE Smart Farms, where researchers are experimenting with pasture species to help reduce livestock emissions. And yes, that is a cow in a box (actually it's technically an emissions chamber).

🌱 FarmLab SITREP – 4 April 2025 Here’s the dirt on what we’ve been up to this week: