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An ambitious partnership to create a digital twin of every farm in Tasmania has emerged as a game-changer for local agriculture, with Agronomeye leading the charge. The agtech company, which pioneered the industry’s first digital twin technology, is expanding its reach thanks to its collaboration with the Agtech and Logistics Hub.
As part of the Hub’s inaugural accelerator program in 2021, Agronomeye cultivated significant partnerships that propelled its farm-mapping and modeling technology to new heights. Since then, the company has achieved rapid growth, forging alliances with major organizations such as CSIRO, Landcare, and Microsoft.
In its most recent breakthrough, Agronomeye joined forces with Virtual Tas, a project digitally mapping the entire state of Tasmania. This partnership enables the creation of a digital twin for every farm in the region, offering farmers unprecedented insights into their land.
Agronomeye’s AgTwin platform uses high-resolution 3D mapping and advanced modeling techniques to give farmers a comprehensive understanding of their properties. By offering precision insights, the platform empowers users to make timely management decisions, helping them unlock the full potential of their land.
Building on the success of the 2021 accelerator, Agronomeye participated in the Hub’s 2023 open innovation initiative, OpenGround, to showcase its transformative impact on plant health and foster connections with key stakeholders, including farmers and industry leaders.
This innovative collaboration demonstrates the potential for cutting-edge technology to revolutionize Tasmanian agriculture, supporting sustainable farming practices and driving productivity across the state.
In a groundbreaking initiative, Tasmania became the first Australian state to be fully mapped from the air in extraordinary detail, with a life-scale 4D Digital Twin leading the charge to save lives, cut costs, and revolutionise planning.
The ambitious project, spearheaded by Virtual Tas, will leverage state-of-the-art aircraft laser scanning, known as Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR), to capture highly detailed data annually over the next decade. This dynamic model will offer real-time updates incorporating weather, land, and enterprise data to inform critical decision-making across various sectors.
Disaster Smart Tasmanian Communities (DSTC) workshop in Tasmania, Australia.
The event, facilitated by Ian McLeod - Enzen’s Director of Smart Energy and Water and CEO of Virtual TAS, was attended by The Hon Felix Ellis - Minister for Police, Fire and Emergency Management, Seán Mc Goldrick - CEO of TasNetworks, Steve Whiteley - CEO of Sustainable Timber Tasmania and over 80 stakeholders.
Senate Candidate Melissa Wells Demands Urgent Action to Protect Devils and Eagles with Digital Twin Technology
Tasmanian Senate candidate Melissa Wells has issued a strong call for immediate action to safeguard the island's iconic species, including the Tasmanian Devil and Wedge-Tailed Eagle, using the latest digital twin technology.
Wells, highlighted the potential of Virtual Tas’ groundbreaking 4D mapping system to revolutionise wildlife conservation. By leveraging high-resolution, real-time data, the technology enables precise monitoring of animal habitats, flight paths, and environmental risks.
“Our wildlife is under threat like never before,” Wells said. “The Wedge-Tailed Eagle faces dangers from infrastructure, while the Tasmanian Devil battles the devastating facial tumour disease. We now have the tools to act proactively and intelligently to protect these species for future generations.”
Wells envisions a partnership that combines the strengths of Virtual Tas’ 4D digital twin technology, Agronomeye’s advanced farm and habitat mapping tools, and Enzen’s expertise in data and innovation. Together, these capabilities would allow for detailed monitoring of wildlife habitats, real-time risk assessment, and informed conservation strategies.
Wells is calling for federal and state collaboration to fund the implementation of digital twin technology in conservation efforts. She argues that the technology could provide critical insights to guide infrastructure planning, mitigate risks to wildlife, and foster a sustainable balance between development and environmental preservation.
“Technology gives us the precision we need,” Wells explained. “We can identify and count eagle populations, track Devil populations to combat facial tumor disease, and even use these insights to guide land-use planning and mitigate human impact.”
Wells highlighted the broader benefits of such a partnership. “This is not just about protecting wildlife. It’s about smarter land planning, reducing environmental impact, and positioning Tasmania as a global leader in innovation and sustainability,” she said.
“This is about more than technology—it’s about taking responsibility for our environment and showing the world how innovation can drive real change,” she said.
Wells urged the Tasmanian Government to act swiftly, committing resources to implement this transformative initiative. “This partnership would be an investment in Tasmania’s future—a future where technology and conservation work hand in hand,” she said.
Melissa Wells’ candidacy continues to center on bold initiatives, underpinned by her commitment to ensuring that “All Children Deserve to Be Safe and Protected,” extending that principle to the future of Tasmania's unique environment.
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