Tag: Mikani

  • Jobs of the Future in Agriculture

    Jobs of the Future in Agriculture

    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

    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

    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

    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.…

  • Implementation of AI in Australian Medical Practices: Appointment Transcription of Medical Records

    Implementation of AI in Australian Medical Practices: Appointment Transcription of Medical Records

    Michael Holzer Director and Principal @ Mikani | Innovation and Investment October 31, 2024 Apologies – it has been a few weeks since my last post. My excuse was a few days off work to refresh in Queensland and to celebrate a family birthday. While on the break I was contacted by a client regarding…

  • Understanding Open vs. Closed Generative AI Tools: Implications for Businesses

    Understanding Open vs. Closed Generative AI Tools: Implications for Businesses

    Michael Holzer Director and Principal @ Mikani | Innovation and Investment September 18, 2024 Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools have revolutionised various industries by automating content creation, enhancing customer interactions, and driving innovation. However, businesses must carefully consider the type of generative AI tools they adopt. I wish to explore some of the differences between…