On the Horizon: Farm Tech 

Farm security with AgCloud’s Grant Sutton 

“But there's some more organised criminals that have a bit more nous about how they’ll tackle a farm, and they'll go to power, and they'll cut power. That can disable the system if it's not planned correctly. 

“It can cause the internet to go down. Say for example, so there's no alerts coming through, or it could stop a camera from working altogether.” 

In our sixth episode, sponsored by GE Silos, we chat with AgCloud’s Grant Sutton. Grant shares the latest advancements in farm security cameras. The discussion covers AI improvements, underground sensors, systems, connections, power and internet requirements, functions, notifications, support and planning.  

About Grant Sutton 

Grant Sutton has dedicated his career to helping businesses navigate the complexities of the digital world. Passionate about supporting small businesses, Grant has two decades of experience within the IT industry and has focused the past six years on predominantly supporting farmers. 

In 2018, Grant co-founded AgCloud, a pioneering venture aimed at bringing cutting-edge technology solutions to farms across Australia. His work has included involvement in both state and federal government technology rollouts, as well as collaborating with companies to bring AI camera technology to farms. Through his involvement in several successful technology rollouts, Grant has played a key role in modernising agricultural operations, ensuring that Australian farms remain at the forefront of innovation. 

Outside of his professional work, Grant is passionate about exploring new technological trends and staying ahead of the curve in an ever-changing digital world.  

You can find Grant on on: 

X:  https://x.com/AgCloudAU  

https://www.agcloud.com.au/ 

This podcast is sponsored by GE Silos. Visit https://www.gesilos.com.au/ today   

Helpful links: 

Farm connectivity program 

https://www.infrastructure.gov.au/media-communications-arts/better-connectivity-plan-regional-and-rural-australia/farm-connectivity-program

Cyber Safety 

https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/collection/top-tips-for-staying-secure-online 

Information on improving your internet and mobile access 

https://birrraus.com/ 

https://regionaltechhub.org.au/ 

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