Will Bignell | AgTech Integration and the Human Aspect of Farming

Charlie sits down with Will, an innovative farmer utilising cutting-edge technology on his farm. They discuss the integration of drones, AI, and remote sensing to improve safety and reduce workload, addressing common misconceptions about scale in farming. Will also shares insights from his workshops and the importance of balancing tech with human connection, reflecting on the recent 'Grounded' conference. Highlights include Will's DIY tech solutions, community engagement, and the value of understanding landscape and relationships in agriculture.

 Episode Links:

• Watch this Ep and others here - https://www.youtube.com/@CharlieArnottRegenJourney/videos 
• Groundswell Festival on 2-3rd July 2025 www.groundswellag.com
• Groundswell YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/groundswell-agriculture
• Grounded 2025 - 19 & 20 September Western Australia - https://groundedaustralia.com.au/
• Grounded YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@GroundedAustralia/videos

 

Episode Credits:

Thank you to all who’ve made this show possible. Our host Charlie Arnott and, of course, we are grateful for our sponsors, subscribers and listeners.

Episode Chapters:

• 01:59 Event Impressions and Tech Demos
• 03:27 Deep Dive into Drone Technology
• 04:47 Challenges and Solutions in Ag Tech
• 07:09 Building a Custom Farm Management Platform
• 08:58 Conference Highlights and Personal Reflections
• 15:10 Future Plans and Closing Remarks