Ep8: Acid Soils

In the riveting eighth episode of The Agtech Revolution, titled “Data Fields,” we dive deep into the transformative journey of fourth-generation farmer Cam Schultz from Calverton, Albury, NSW. Faced with the daunting challenge of acidic soils threatening his crops and livestock, Cam partners with Nutrien Ag’s innovative Echelon platform to embrace data-driven farming solutions. This episode showcases the dramatic tension between tradition and modernity as Cam reflects, “Unless you look after [the soil], it ain’t gonna look after you,” illustrating the stakes of sustainable agriculture.

With insights from agronomist Chris Levitzke and Echelon Contracting Operations Manager Richard Sawyer, viewers witness how cutting-edge precision technology revolutionizes farming practices. The episode captures the passion and perseverance of farmers like Cam, who strive to maximize yield and efficiency while overcoming nature’s challenges. As Richard notes, the integration of technology has fundamentally changed agriculture, allowing farmers to work smarter, not harder.