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  • Government Grade Standard Operating Procedure for Agricultural Drone Use

    Government Grade Standard Operating Procedure for Agricultural Drone Use

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    Michael Holzer
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    Michael Holzer Director and Principal @ Mikani | Innovation and Investment Overview Mikani Pty Ltd supported the development of a comprehensive Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) enabling the Government of Samoa to implement drone-enabled agricultural monitoring at scale. The SOP, developed in collaboration with Falcon UAV for the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), establishes a repeatable, auditable, and…

  • Jobs of the Future in Agriculture

    Jobs of the Future in Agriculture

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    Michael Holzer
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    Michael Holzer Director and Principal @ Mikani | Innovation and Investment 🌱 DRONES IN AUSTRALIAN AGRICULTURE: THE JOBS YOU HAVEN’T HEARD ABOUT YET Australian agriculture is no stranger to innovation. From GPS guided tractors to automated irrigation, technology has steadily reshaped the way we grow food. But the next big leap? Drones—especially those borrowing DNA…

  • Biological Fertiliser and Drone Application

    Biological Fertiliser and Drone Application

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    Michael Holzer Director and Principal @ Mikani | Innovation and Investment 🌱 Rethinking Fertiliser: Why Biological Inputs + Drone Mapping Are Transforming Australian Agriculture As fertiliser prices and environmental pressures continue to rise, many growers are reassessing conventional synthetic inputs such as urea. Biological fertilisers offer a powerful, sustainable alternative—improving soil structure, enhancing microbial activity,…

  • Autonomous Bird Scaring – ConOps

    Autonomous Bird Scaring – ConOps

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    Michael Holzer
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    AgTech | Solution Architecture | Artificial Intelligence Concept of Operations for FalconUAV Autonomous Bird Scaring Solution Cherry orchard growers in Victoria face significant crop losses due to bird damage, particularly from starlings and blackbirds. Traditional deterrents such as nets, scarecrows, and noise devices have proven labour-intensive and increasingly ineffective. The client sought an innovative, automated…

  • Aerial Surveying – Realestate Value Add

    Aerial Surveying – Realestate Value Add

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    Michael Holzer Director and Principal @ Mikani | Innovation and Investment 🔍 Maximise Agricultural Property Value with Aerial Surveying📡 Proudly Supporting FalconUAV At Mikani Pty Ltd, we’re proud to support FalconUAV in transforming how rural properties are presented and sold. With cutting-edge aerial surveying technology, FalconUAV is helping landowners, agents, and agronomists unlock the full potential of agricultural real estate.…

  • Agricultural Value Chain – AI Transformation?

    Agricultural Value Chain – AI Transformation?

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    Michael Holzer Director and Principal @ Mikani | Innovation and Investment July 1, 2024 The global population is growing, and so is the demand for food. By 2050, an estimated 9.9 billion people will inhabit our planet, and food demand is projected to leap by 35%–56% during that time. To meet this challenge, the agriculture…