Pest control is a costly part of farming, farmers are wasting chemical and using a precise tool as a blunt instrument. Entomologist and founder of RapidAim Dr Nancy Shellhorn says farmers must explore new ways to protect crops or risk losing access to the chemicals. RapidAim uses digital technology to provide farmers with real-time information about where and when they should apply pest control.

<p>Pest control is a costly part of farming, farmers are wasting chemical and using a precise tool as a blunt instrument. Entomologist and founder of RapidAim Dr Nancy Shellhorn says farmers must explore new ways to protect crops or risk losing access to the chemicals. RapidAim uses digital technology to provide farmers with real-time information about where and when they should apply pest control.</p>

Robin McConchie is a professional story teller  and a well known voice on the ABC across rural Australia. Postcards is about the nuts and bolts of life in the bush. Life can be tough but farmers and regional businesses are resilient and entrepreneurial. They care for their livestock, the land and their community. what lesson and insights can we gain from bush business and their communities.

<p>Robin McConchie is a professional story teller &nbsp;and a well known voice on the ABC across rural Australia. Postcards is about the nuts and bolts of life in the bush. Life can be tough but farmers and regional businesses are resilient and entrepreneurial. They care for their livestock, the land and their community. what lesson and insights can we gain from bush business and their communities.</p>

Postcards from the Bush with Robin McConchie

New ways too look at crop protection with Dr Nancy Shellhorn, founder of RapidAIM cutting edge digital technology RapidAim

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