Farmer's Invention: Seed Terminator

0:00Here's more Adelaide news for February 26th. Nick Berry, a farmer and mechanical engineer from Kangaroo Island in South Australia, invented the seed terminator. This device attaches to combined harvesters and destroys weed seeds during the harvest process. It smashes the seeds in the chaff stream using a hammer mill, preventing them from growing next season all in one pass. Berry started developing the technology during his PhD around 2010. The company built his first commercial units in 2016 after tough early testing in real harvest conditions. Last week they celebrated 10 years in business, growing steadily from a regional idea into a global ag tech player. Participating in the in daily 40 under 40 awards changed things for Berry. He entered to spotlight agricultural innovation and connect with leaders from other industries. The experience boosted his confidence, expanded his network and finance, manufacturing, and exports, and even led to fun moments like getting four.

1:01Hundred people to dance at the event. That visibility has directly helped the business scale. Berry says the awards open doors for partnerships and talent, turning his invention into a full enterprise. Now, seed terminator is in demand worldwide, with plans to make it a standard harvester feature by 2030. As the company pushes for reliable manufacturing in South Australia and entry into new markets, nominations for this year's 40 under 40 awards. Are open. They close on Wednesday, March 11th, 2026, offering regional founders a chance for recognition and growth. The daily news now is presented by our sponsor. Press play. Put your head down. The sound is already there. S-O-L-I-SallyPillow.com