Coolindown Farms is extremely proud of the efforts of our very own business partner, Belinda Lay, who has taken out the '2019 WA AgriFutures Rural Women's Award for her ongoing & extensive research into IoT Technology and Livestock. Belinda's winning project is using IoT technology to trial sheep collars which will collect a mountain of data for farmers - you can read more about her extensive Sheep Collar Trials here.

This award acknowledges and celebrates the women in WA using their skills to benefit and grow their industries and communities. It also offers women the opportunity to further develop their leadership skills through a bursary for innovative ideas and projects, access to professional development opportunities and alumni networks. This year the award has gone further, providing full scholarships to all 2019 WA AgriFutures Rural Women’s Awards finalists to take part in Curtin Business School Executive Education's Ignition Program, an intensive, one-week entrepreneurial training program. Blending practical teaching sessions, expert clinics, mentoring and support from leading entrepreneurs and innovators, it will give the WA finalists the tools, contacts and confidence to transform their idea into a successful regional business venture.

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