AgTech producer groups
The AgTech producer groups aim to upskill and support producers in using technology, for industry-specific improvements.
All primary production sectors are targeted, including:
- livestock – red meat, wool, pigs, poultry
- viticulture
- horticulture – tree crops, vegetables, floriculture, covered crops
- aquaculture
- fisheries
- broadacre and grains
- forestry
- other commodities, such as apiary.
The groups allow producers to share knowledge and help each other in the practical application of AgTech.
Group activities
AgTech producer groups will meet at least 3 times over a 15-month period.
Groups will be led by a facilitator, to create a plan for what the members collectively want to learn. The format, content, and delivery of the group’s activities will be tailored to suit members’ knowledge, skills and areas of interest.
Activities may include:
- costs of a facilitator delivering group activities
- upskilling workshops for primary producers in AgTech and data-based decision making
- costs associated with an expert speaker
- associated travel costs for the group to conduct a field study
- catering and venue for group events
- creating and printing resources to be delivered to the groups.
Apply for funding
Funding is available for regionally based groups to explore and promote AgTech.
Groups will have opportunities to learn from experts how AgTech can improve efficiency and profitability. They will also be supported to implement technology in their business enterprises.
Funding is open to pre-existing groups and new groups. Interested individuals may also register and their inclusion will be facilitated, where possible. Expressions of interest will close on 19 February 2024.
Read the eligibility criteria and apply for the AgTech Producer Group Fund.
