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Each episode we explore the people, technologies, and ideas transforming modern agriculture. We hear from leaders in the industry and dive into the intersection of technology, engineering and agriculture. Whether you're on the farm, in agtech research, or working across the industry, you'll hear practical insights from those driving innovation in the field.

Brought to you by the University of Western Australia’s Centre for Engineering Innovation: Agriculture and Ecological Restoration.

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  • Autonomous systems with EOX Tractors CEO Hilbrand Kuiken

    Autonomous systems with EOX Tractors CEO Hilbrand Kuiken
    Jul 17 2026

    Episode 2 | Hillbrand Kuiken - Autonomous systems and The Tractor of the Future

    In this episode of The Dirt, we sit down with Hilbrand Kuiken, owner and director of EOX Tractors — a Dutch manufacturer on a mission to bring emission-free, fully autonomous electric tractors to farms around the world, including right here in Australia.

    We cover:

    • How EOX Tractors came to be and the vision behind the company
    • How their electric tractors are designed and built
    • What sets EOX apart from conventional farming machinery
    • The challenges and opportunities of bringing European agtech to the Australian market
    • What autonomous electric tractors mean for the future of farm operations

    If you've ever wondered what the tractor of the future looks like — this episode is for you.

    Hosts: Dr Wesley Moss and Associate Professor Andrew Guzzomi

    Produced by Stephanie Lye

    This podcast is brought to you by The University of Western Australia's Centre for Engineering Innovation: Agriculture and Ecological Restoration. Find out more about our research or get in touch at https://www.uwa-cei.org/
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    32 min
  • Agricultural Robotics and Automation with Professor Salah Sukkarieh

    Agricultural Robotics and Automation with Professor Salah Sukkarieh
    Jul 12 2026

    Episode 1 | Professor Salah Sukkarieh — Robotics, Autonomy, and the Future of Australian Agriculture

    In this episode of The Dirt, we sit down with Professor Salah Sukkarieh, Professor of Robotics and Intelligent Systems at the University of Sydney and a world leader in autonomous systems. Salah shares his journey into agricultural robotics, the groundbreaking work coming out of the Australian Centre for Robotics (ACFR), and his vision for where technology is taking the food production industry.

    Whether you're a farmer, an engineer, a student thinking about a career in agtech, or just curious about how technology is helping to grow food — this episode is packed with insight from one of Australia's leading minds in agricultural robotics.

    Hosts: Dr Wesley Moss and Associate Professor Andrew Guzzomi

    Produced by Stephanie Lye

    This podcast is brought to you by The University of Western Australia's Centre for Engineering Innovation: Agriculture and Ecological Restoration. Find out more about our research or get in touch at https://www.uwa-cei.org/
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    42 min
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