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7 Worlds Ag

Company Bio

7 Worlds Ag (formerly Grochem Australia) provide the Horticulture industry with innovative, sustainable, scientifically developed products. Specialising in Fungicides, Insecticides, Herbicides, Plant Growth Regulators, Thinning Products, Adjuvants, Traps and Pheromones, the 7 Worlds range is forever expanding for a brighter future in crop production.

UNITEC

Company Bio

UNITEC is an international group specialized in designing and manufacturing innovative solutions for handling, sorting, quality selection and packing of fresh fruits and vegetables as well as tree nuts. Our delivered results placed us as a Leader in the industry. UNITEC’s solutions, 100% Made in Italy, are developed entirely in-house and cover every phase of the process: from project design to production of mechanical, electrical, electronic and software components, to automation, robotics, traceability and quality selection systems, both external and internal, using high-definition vision systems enhanced with the latest generations of the Artificial intelligence. In recent years, we have focused on the tree nuts industry delivering unique customized solutions with cutting-edge technologies dedicated to Walnuts, Chestnuts, Hazelnuts, Pistachios, Macadamias and Almonds, ensuring maximum levels of efficiency, productivity and reliability in the quality selection where the tree nuts process will become easier and more profitable than ever.

Tornado Pumps & Sprayers Pty Ltd

Company Bio

For more than 50 years, Tornado Pumps & Sprayers has been a trusted Australian manufacturer and importer of high-quality agricultural machinery. Since the early 1970s, the company has built a strong reputation for delivering reliable equipment, innovative features, and exceptional value to the horticultural industry. This long-standing commitment to quality service and product support has made Tornado a respected name among growers across the country. Tornado’s foundation is built on the design and manufacture of premium Air Blast Sprayers tailored for a wide range of tree crops, for the nut in shell industry. A key strength of the business is its willingness to customise machinery to meet the specific needs of individual growers, turning unique spraying challenges into effective, purpose-built solutions. Over the past two decades, Tornado has broadened its expertise to support the nut sectors, supplying equipment for mulching and harvesting. Through strong partnerships with Sicma and Facma of Italy, Tornado provides world-class harvesting and processing machinery used successfully in Australia and internationally. These solutions are also suitable for pecans, macadamias, pistachios, walnuts, hazelnuts, almonds and chestnuts. Tornado supplies an extensive range of high-quality components and spare parts.

AgroEcology Central West

Company Bio

AgroEcology Central West (AECW) is an innovative agtech business delivering Biological Control solutions to small and medium sized orchards. Our proprietary technology is used in the mass-release of beneficial insects into crops threatened by rising pest levels. The introduced “beneficials” naturally outcompete a pest population, allowing growers to reduce or avoid the use of broad-spectrum insecticides.

Sonic Essentials

Company Bio

Sonic Essentials is an Australian company specialising in the manufacture and distribution of high-analysis suspension concentrates, designed to deliver essential crop and soil nutrients. Established in 2007, Sonic Essentials collaborates with universities and research organisations to innovate and improve crop nutrition, aiming to enhance crop quality, yield, and human health outcomes.
Manufactured in world-class facilities, Sonic Essentials’ products are produced using specialised milling equipment to create ultrafine and nano-sized particles. The company is committed to continuous improvement, focusing on product performance, environmental sustainability, and customer satisfaction.
Operating globally, with markets in Australia, Asia, and South America, Sonic Essentials prides itself on strong relationships with growers, distributors, and researchers. With a talented team of experts in agronomy, materials chemistry, and engineering, the company delivers high-quality, rigorously tested products that are trusted by the agricultural industry worldwide.

Flow Power

Company Bio

Flow Power empowers Australian homes and businesses to reshape how they manage energy.
From retailing electricity and providing expert advice, to delivering innovative energy technology and building renewable generation projects; Flow Power helps agri-businesses unlock value from the wholesale electricity market.
With a renewable energy portfolio encompassing wind, solar and storage, Flow Power is one of Australia’s fastest-growing energy retailers, serving some of our best-loved organisations including, Snack Brands, Westpac, The City of Sydney, Asahi Beverages, Olam Orchards, Duxton Nuts and Harris Farms.

AgFalcon

Company Bio

AgFalcon is an Australian precision agriculture company that helps farmers improve productivity, profitability, and sustainability through advanced drone technology, agronomy, soil science, and biological crop nutrition. Services include aerial mapping, multispectral and thermal crop analysis, soil and plant testing, precision drone spraying and spreading, variable-rate application programs, microbial and nutrition strategies, and farm intelligence solutions that enable data-driven decision making. A key innovation is AgRaptor™, AgFalcon’s autonomous bird deterrence platform designed for orchards, vineyards, nut crops, and other high-value agricultural operations. Using dock-based drones, automated patrol missions, remote monitoring, and adaptive deterrence techniques, AgRaptor helps protect crops from bird damage while reducing labour requirements and the reliance on traditional methods such as netting, gas cannons, and manual bird-scaring activities. Research and commercial deployments worldwide continue to demonstrate the effectiveness of autonomous aerial deterrence systems in reducing bird pressure and protecting valuable agricultural production. AgFalcon works across broadacre farming, livestock, horticulture, viticulture, and permanent plantings, delivering integrated technology and agronomy solutions that help growers increase yields, reduce input costs, improve soil health, and protect valuable crops from production risks.

Trevor Ranford Pty Ltd

Company Bio

Independent Horticultural Consultant
With 49+ years’ experience with not-for-profit industry organisations, Trevor Ranford’s knowledge and practical skills are second-to-none in the horticultural field.
Whether your project is short or long term, on a national, state, regional or individual level, let Trevor’s expertise ensure it bears fruit.