About
As the founder and CEO of FarmLab, Sam is a driving force in the effort to improve on-farm sustainability. With a background in both agriculture and military logistics, Sam brings a unique perspective and drive to support innovation in agriculture.
Under his leadership, FarmLab has become a leading player in the agtech industry, recognized for its contributions to improving farm sustainability and productivity. Sam is committed to using technology to create a more sustainable future for farmers around the world.
Articles by Sam
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Leveling Up the Team: Lessons from the Military
Leveling Up the Team: Lessons from the Military
By Sam Duncan
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Is Agriculture Missing an Environmental 'Energy Grid'?
Is Agriculture Missing an Environmental 'Energy Grid'?
By Sam Duncan
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Lessons for Aussie Agtech from Israel, the Startup Nation
Lessons for Aussie Agtech from Israel, the Startup Nation
By Sam Duncan
Activity
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🌎🌾 Meet the 'Regen Ag Enablers' The concept of regenerative agriculture has gained prominence as a sustainable farming technique that aims to…
🌎🌾 Meet the 'Regen Ag Enablers' The concept of regenerative agriculture has gained prominence as a sustainable farming technique that aims to…
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It was great visiting South Australia's Riverland region this week to see firsthand how INCYT and LB Agtech Holdings Pty Ltd's partnership is…
It was great visiting South Australia's Riverland region this week to see firsthand how INCYT and LB Agtech Holdings Pty Ltd's partnership is…
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🌟 Reflecting on an incredible week our team just had during our recent onsite! The first half of the week was packed with productive and energizing…
🌟 Reflecting on an incredible week our team just had during our recent onsite! The first half of the week was packed with productive and energizing…
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Experience
Education
Volunteer Experience
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Partnerships Manager
TEDxUltimo
- 1 year 5 months
Science and Technology
TEDxUltimo promoted the startup scene in and around Sydney. The 2014 theme was 'The Ultimate Place to Start Something'.
The partnership manager was responsible for connecting with and establishing relationships with partners and sponsors for the TEDxUltimo conference. Other responsibilities included:
- recruitment and management of volunteers
- management of donations
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General Assistance
Confident Children out of Conflict (CCC), Juba, South Sudan
- 7 months
Children
Wonderful and rewarding. We often sought assistance from Australia for things like school bags, supplies and funding. One of the most rewarding projects was setting up a solar panel system to provide the children with lighting at night time in lieu of the power shortages Juba was facing.
Publications
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Breaking Bottlenecks to Improve Performance
SMART Conference 2013
Using the case study of a lean project I was involved in for the Classic F/A-18 Hornet, the paper looks at the factors that contributed to the slow evacuation of repairable parts. These included; a low prioritization of returning spares, lack of sufficient packing materials, lack of visual aids and most importantly the numerous bottlenecks that existed between agencies. The project developed solutions to consolidate return-responsibilities and create a process flow, improve communication…
Using the case study of a lean project I was involved in for the Classic F/A-18 Hornet, the paper looks at the factors that contributed to the slow evacuation of repairable parts. These included; a low prioritization of returning spares, lack of sufficient packing materials, lack of visual aids and most importantly the numerous bottlenecks that existed between agencies. The project developed solutions to consolidate return-responsibilities and create a process flow, improve communication between each of section, and introduce a KPI to provide visibility of the average turn-around time for repairable parts. Once these measures were in place the average turn-around-time was reduced from fifteen to four days.
Courses
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Financial Management
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Humanitarian Logistics
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Project Management - Module 2
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Projects
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TEDxUltimo
#StartSomething is the first edition of TEDxUltimo, launched by the licensee Brian Lim.
Speakers :
Monique Schafter
Mujahid Ahmed
Poppy Olsen
Hayden Smith
Vida Asrina
Anne-Marie Elias
Rae Johnston
Jo Gillies
The event happened on 25th october 2014 at the Power House Museum.
Organizers : please add your comments and all members :-)Other creatorsSee project -
Combat Support Request Project
Developed a Sharepoint in conjunction with various agencies to streamline the request process for Air Force to Air Force Combat Support at Australian bases.
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Hornet Improvement Project - Demand satisfaction for structural components
Honors & Awards
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Australian Operational Service Medal - Greater Middle East Operation
Australian Defence Force
This medal recognises service on Operations MANITOU, ACCORDION and OKRA from 1 July 2014, and service on Operation HIGHROAD from 1 January 2015.
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Commanding Officer's Annual Award
22 Squadron
The 22 Squadron Commanding Officer's Annual Award is awarded for service and dedication to 22 Squadron throughout the year.
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Australian Service Medal with South Sudan Clasp
Australian Defence Force
The Australian Service Medal was approved in 1988, and may be awarded for service in, or in connection with a prescribed non-warlike operation.
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Australian Defence Medal
Australian Defence Force
The Australian Defence Medal recognises Australian Defence Force personnel who have efficiently completed either:
an initial enlistment period, or
four years service,
Languages
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English
Native or bilingual proficiency
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French
Professional working proficiency
Organizations
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Logistics Association of Australia (LAA)
Member
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More activity by Sam
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It’s the founder’s own stories that I love! To read more, download a copy of IMPACT on our website 👏www.unesri.com.au #naturallyentrepreneurial…
It’s the founder’s own stories that I love! To read more, download a copy of IMPACT on our website 👏www.unesri.com.au #naturallyentrepreneurial…
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A rewarding gathering of ranchers, conservationists, and technologists at the inimitable Jorgensen Land & Cattle! Nothing beats seeing the results of…
A rewarding gathering of ranchers, conservationists, and technologists at the inimitable Jorgensen Land & Cattle! Nothing beats seeing the results of…
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Last week I had the good fortune/invitation to join Andrew Ward (Wardy) and two separate groups of Victorian landholders working with Regen Farmers…
Last week I had the good fortune/invitation to join Andrew Ward (Wardy) and two separate groups of Victorian landholders working with Regen Farmers…
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Does anyone know why we’ve got rings with loads of loads more mid row growth (there’s mushrooms 🍄🟫 in the circles as well) is it some kind of…
Does anyone know why we’ve got rings with loads of loads more mid row growth (there’s mushrooms 🍄🟫 in the circles as well) is it some kind of…
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If you hold a conventional map in your hands, you’ll be able to get a sense of a property’s size, shape and compass orientation. But you won’t be…
If you hold a conventional map in your hands, you’ll be able to get a sense of a property’s size, shape and compass orientation. But you won’t be…
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Introduction to our 4-Week Series: Understanding and Overcoming Soil Constraints Each Tuesday, we'll look into the topic of soil constraints their…
Introduction to our 4-Week Series: Understanding and Overcoming Soil Constraints Each Tuesday, we'll look into the topic of soil constraints their…
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FarmLab SITREP – 9 Aug 24 🌱 Here’s the dirt on the week: 🚜 Oli Madgett showcased FarmLab at Lambex and had an insightful chat with South…
FarmLab SITREP – 9 Aug 24 🌱 Here’s the dirt on the week: 🚜 Oli Madgett showcased FarmLab at Lambex and had an insightful chat with South…
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Looking forward to the Regenerative Agriculture Summit Europe 2024 next month! 🌱 Over the last few years, it's been one of my favourite events of…
Looking forward to the Regenerative Agriculture Summit Europe 2024 next month! 🌱 Over the last few years, it's been one of my favourite events of…
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An AgriTech meetup that would make Sam Kekovic proud! 🥩 Thanks to everyone who got up early to join us at LambEx Australia, where we brought 5…
An AgriTech meetup that would make Sam Kekovic proud! 🥩 Thanks to everyone who got up early to join us at LambEx Australia, where we brought 5…
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If you didn’t know the new Member for Northern Tablelands was a proud University of New England alum, his inaugural speech in the NSW Parliament has…
If you didn’t know the new Member for Northern Tablelands was a proud University of New England alum, his inaugural speech in the NSW Parliament has…
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Connecting AgriTech innovation to the Agricultural Industry is a big focus for me and our work at the SA AgriTech Meetup group. This is why the…
Connecting AgriTech innovation to the Agricultural Industry is a big focus for me and our work at the SA AgriTech Meetup group. This is why the…
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