Incorporating digital farming for improved productivity in the Upper North of South Australia.
Currently, key barriers to on farm technology adoption in the Upper North of South Australia are confidence and perceived return on investment. There is a gap in the skills and knowledge to access and interpret readily available data for improved decision making. This project is designed to build confidence and digital literacy in farmers who are under utilising and not utilising current data and technology with a focus on broad-acre cropping production within a mixed-farming enterprise. Upper North Farming Systems aim to elevate the baseline of technology and data use to reduce the gap between those in the region who are on the cutting edge as early adopters and those at the beginning of their journey. By closing this gap through confidence building in small network groups, farmers will be supported to continue engagement with technology and will strengthen the networks of farmers working together in the region to tackle evolving issues. A long-term approach to farmers working together with the support of industry specialists is key to this project, with hands-on workshops in hub groups, case-study examples, and a directory of regionally available AgTech support key outcomes.
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