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Agriculture is a critical part of the Australian economy, with the country’s agricultural, fisheries and forestry sector valued at $69 billion and growing. 

With that growth comes an urgent need to expand the use of agricultural technologies to ensure both productivity gains for farmers and Australia's role in the global food system. To do this, more investment needs to be channeled into both research and commercial initiatives for the country's agtech.

AgriFutures Australia created the grow^AG. program to address these needs.  

'Our Farm, Our Plan' has been developed by Dairy Australia with support from Dairy NZ and the Gardiner Foundation and is designed to help farmers answer some of the big questions, clarify business and personal goals, and prioritise what to do next.

 

For a 12-month period, farmers receive support to put their plan on a page and get everyone in their business on the same page. Dairy Australia farm performance lead Neil Webster said research had shown that when goals were documented people's commitment increased and they were more likely to carry through with the actions needed to achieve their goals.

Sugar Research Australia has worked with local industry in the Rocky Point region to develop sustainable nutrient management guidelines for that area, helping improve profitability and sustainability.

 

Father and son team Larry and Ben Spann grow sugarcane on about 200 hectares of lease country in the Rocky Point region near Norwell in southeast Queensland.

 

They see a solid future for the industry to the point where they are developing more country for planting. However, at the same time, they are also acutely aware that the low sugar price means that they must be efficient with their inputs and reduce costs. 

Australian Vanilla Plantations aims to commercialise vanilla research completed by an Australian university and create a viable vanilla industry.

This project will develop antenna arrays that can be fitted to mobile and stationary farming equipment to provide long-range communication. Tractors and trucks will become roving WiFi devices with a range of up to five kilometres, providing farm-wide coverage. The technology will be a combination of adapted off-the-shelf and bespoke solutions. The new technology will be built for Australian conditions and will be trialled at the Global Digital Farm at Wagga Wagga.

The project team will build a digital tool to help farmers and vets make better decisions about how they manage mastitis treatments so they can reduce the use of antibiotics and improve animal health.

The South Australian Department of Primary Industries and Regions (PIRSA) is a key economic development agency in the Government of …

SenSite offers a range of research-grade Aranet IOT sensors to the horticulture industry. We are supporting several research projects for …

Dairy Australia is the Australian dairy industry’s service organisation. Our purpose is to provide services that collectively benefit and …

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) [WA] conducts research and development to grow and protect Western Australia’s primary industries – including agriculture (grains, livestock, horticulture), commercial fisheries and aquaculture. It provides for the sustainable use of natural resources and soils, seeking to protect WA’s brand and reputation as a reliable producer of premium, clean and a safe food, products and services.

This project will provide bankers and farmers with practical guidance to support science-backed and commercially considered decisions about where to invest their time effort and money.

Lincoln Agritech delivers world-class research, science & engineering solutions you want. We empower the primary sector and communities to thrive, while …

The University of New England (UNE) is a global leader in providing inclusive educational experiences advancing the capabilities of our …

The grain industry is a vital part of Australia’s economy, supplying 25% of the country’s agricultural gross value of production.

Nigel Hart, managing director of Australia’s Grain Research and Development Corporation (GRDC), says that given its important role in the food system — both at home and abroad — it’s critical that Australia’s grain industry fosters innovation through all available partners, including agtech startups. Tools that strengthen soils and yields, optimize input use, boost farm productivity and deliver, high-value, cleaner ingredients will ultimately help growers and food companies stay profitable in the face of climate change and shifting consumer preferences.

The Cooperative Research Centre (CRC) for Honey Bee Products was established to add value to honey bee products and attract new beekeepers and businesses to the industry.

The University of Adelaide unites and serves those striving to change the world—and themselves—for the better. It’s a place where history is made. Established in 1874, we’re home to around 27,000 students, 3000 staff, and the third largest concentration of agricultural research and teaching expertise found anywhere in the world. This is a university of outstanding quality—ranked among the top 1% globally—in the heart of one of Australia’s most liveable cities

Join New South Wales Department of Primary Industries (NSW DPI) to undertake R&D, innovate, accelerate and create pathways to …

We support the primary sector and the Government’s science and innovation priority areas.

The Australian Export Grains Innovation Centre (AEGIC) is an independent, not for-profit company established in 2012 to increase value in the Australian grains industry.

The project team is developing models and tools to accurately and affordably estimate soil and vegetation carbon in Australian rangelands, unlocking 75% of the country’s landmass to reach its carbon sequestration potential.