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Australian AgTech

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Introducing Australian AgTech landscape

AgTech Growth Fund drives innovation for SA primary producers

Farmer AgTech stories - For farmers by farmers

Experience the AgTech revolution

Irrigation technology at Angullong

Demonstration sites – a great way to view the range of technologies

Automatic weather station on apple and cherry orchard near Orange NSW

Published - 4 September 2024
By Gwendolyn Garrad - NSW DPIRD

Climate-Smart Horticulture

The Climate-Smart Pilots Project’s aim was to empower orchardists with advanced tools and strategies, enabling them to thrive amidst the evolving challenges posed by climate change.
Automatic …
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Horticulture, Soil, Water monitoring, Weather

Acquire and install, Leveraging data, Value proposition

Trough water level sensor

Published - 2 September 2024
By Gwendolyn Garrad - NSW DPIRD

Climate-Smart Livestock

The Climate Smart Pilots project, led by the NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD), aimed to assist livestock producers during droughts. They …
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Livestock, Soil, Water monitoring, Weather

Leveraging data, Pain points, Value proposition

Cotton being irrigated by a lateral move system at TARC

Published - 28 August 2024
By Gwendolyn Garrad - NSW DPIRD

Climate-Smart Irrigated Cropping

The Climate Smart Pilots project, led by the NSW Department of Primary Industries (DPI), conducted a research trial at Trangie Agricultural Research Centre (TARC) in …
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Crop monitoring, Horticulture, LoRaWAN, Water monitoring

Acquire and install, Connectivity, Digital farm maps, Leveraging data, Pain points, Use and maintain, Value proposition

Published - 15 August 2024
By Tom Flanagan, NSW DPIRD

Announcing the AgTech Landscape on the Australian AgTech Community of Practice

We’re excited to unveil the AgTech Landscape feature on the Australian AgTech Community of Practice (CoP) website—a centralised hub designed to spotlight the vibrant AgTech …
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Acquire and install, Connectivity, Digital farm maps, Leveraging data, Use and maintain

Published - 7 August 2024
By Tom Flanagan, NSW DPIRD Farms of the Future Development Officer

Accelerating Agtech – NSW DPIRD Farms of the Future Documentary

Agriculture is on the brink of a digital revolution, and the Accelerating Agtech – Farms of the Future Documentary brings this to life. Through engaging …
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Animal health, Connectivity, Crop monitoring

Acquire and install, Case studies, Connectivity, Use and maintain

Climate-Smart-Pilot-sensor-buoy-that-measures-water-temperature-and-salinity-in-the-Clyde-River

Published - 30 July 2024
By Gwendolyn Garrad - NSW DPIRD

Sensors assist with management decisions for oyster producers

Mounted on buoys bobbing away on the Clyde River are a series of marine-proof sensors with an important role. By measuring and reporting on water …
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Dashboards, Fisheries, Water monitoring, Weather

Case studies, Use and maintain

Women looking at computer screen

Published - 18 July 2024
By Tom Flanagan, NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development

NSW DPIRD Farms of the Future Training Program

The NSW DPIRD Farms of the Future Agtech Training Program is an initiative designed to equip farmers with the necessary skills and knowledge to thrive …
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Educational resources

Acquire and install, Connectivity, Digital farm maps, Leveraging data, Pain points, Value proposition

Minister for Primary Industries and Regions, Hon Clare Scriven, with the round 1 successful projects

Published - 20 February 2024
By Robyn Terry, PIRSA

AgTech Growth Fund drives innovation for SA primary producers

PIRSA launched the first round of the AgTech Growth Fund in 2022, with nine innovative South Australian agribusinesses successful. The AgTech Growth Fund, a part …
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Acquire and install, Connectivity, Digital farm maps, Leveraging data, Pain points, Use and maintain

Published - 15 February 2024
By Mark Sloan, Agriculture Victoria

Empowering farmers with technology for business resilience

Farmers looking to enhance their resilience and efficiency in the face of challenges can now delve into the AgTech Bytes eLearn Module 5, available through …
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Educational resources, Water monitoring

Leveraging data, Pain points, Uncategorized

Published - 8 December 2023
By Darren Price, Price Rural Management

Farmer Agtech stories- For farmers by farmers

Sharing other people’s experiences can be a valuable way to learn.
Hearing or seeing from someone who is “walking in your shoes” takes that learning to …
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Crop monitoring, Educational resources, Pest management, Soil, Weather

NSW DPI – Farms of the Future team at the Australian AgTech COP stall in Agtech Alley at the Australian National Field Days

Published - 20 November 2023
By Tom Flanagan, NSW DPI

The Australian AgTech Community of Practice (CoP) launches at the Australian National Field Days

It was a privilege to launch the Australian AgTech Community of Practice (CoP) in NSW Department of Primary Industries Agtech Alley at the Australian National …
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Educational resources

Value proposition

Published - 6 November 2023
By Ulicia Raufers, Agrifutures Australia

Agrifutures Australia Producer Technology Uptake Program (PTUP)

The AgriFutures Australia Producer Technology Uptake Program (PTUP) commenced in 2021 to support producer groups to increase adoption of technology and innovation solutions on-farm.
Digital technologies are critical …
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Educational resources

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