Senior Farmers Weekly journalist Richard Rennie is subbing in for Bryan this week. 

He caught up with Harriet Mellish, the GM for Australia's AgriFutures GrowAG initiative. It provides a platform for researchers, startups and innovators here to identify and meet up with potential partners through an comprehensive online digital platform.

Harriet made a brief visit to NZ this week, to address the E Tipu food and fibre conference in Palmerston North. She talks about how the initiative has managed to support over $160 million in startup investments, and the opportunities it offers for Kiwis to tap into Australian opportunities.