Agriculture is on the brink of a digital revolution, and the Accelerating Agtech – Farms of the Future Documentary brings this to life. Through engaging farmer interviews, the documentary shows how cutting-edge technology is transforming farming practices, boosting efficiency, and promoting sustainability.
The video opens with the game-changing role of Agtech in modern agriculture, spotlighting the NSW DPIRD Farms of the Future (FoTF) program. This initiative enabled 365 NSW farm businesses to access $7.5 million in funding, allowing them to acquire advanced Agtech tools and connectivity solutions. This funding has sparked a tech adoption wave across NSW revolutionising the agricultural sector.
At the heart of the documentary are the farmer interviews, providing authentic, first-hand accounts of the FoTF program’s impact. Tess and Andrew Herbert, the 2023 Australian Farmers of the Year, discuss managing their diverse enterprise at Gundamain Pastoral Co in Eugowra, NSW. They highlight how new technology has optimised their 6,000-head cattle feedlot, enhanced sheep productivity, and improved crop management, all while addressing their operational pain points.
Nick Blunt, managing a family farm in Orange, NSW, shares how digital tools have streamlined his operations, boosting water management efficiency on his 915-hectare property. The FoTF program provided Nick the opportunity to undertake a full business health check and adopt new technology to improve how they operated their family farm.
Additionally, Michael and Helen Payten from “Alfalfa” in Canowindra reveal how tech innovations such as soil moisture probes, hay temperature sensors, weather stations, and a spray advisory tower have transformed their mixed farm operations, significantly improving irrigation and pasture management for their 3,500 breeding ewes.
The documentary doesn’t just show the incredible impact of the FoTF program; it also shares amazing stories from the farmers themselves. Their firsthand experiences make Accelerating Agtech – Farms of the Future a must-watch for anyone curious about the future of farming.
Watch the documentary now to see how Agtech is shaping the future of agriculture!
Acknowledgements:
This article was peer-reviewed by Kim Chandler and Darren Price.
