AgTech producer groups
The AgTech producer groups aim to upskill and support regionally based 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 that improves their efficiency and profitability. It is an opportunity to 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 an expert 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.
Individuals will also be supported to implement technology in their business enterprises.
Funding
Applications for the latest round of funding have closed.
The AgTech producer groups will conclude by 31 May 2025.
