News | AgTech

Gatton Smart Farm Launched

The Gatton Research Facility is being transformed into a world-leading “Smart Farm” to accelerate the adoption of AgTech in Queensland’s horticulture sector.

15 November

World of Drones and Robotics Congress to take off

The 5th World of Drones and Robotics Congress (WoDaRC) returns to Queensland for 2021, at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre November 15 and 16.

4 November

Drawcard events kick off AgTech Month

Agtech in focus | Two drawcard events have kicked off Queensland Agtech month 2021.

28 October

Queensland AgTech Month kicks off

Queensland AgTech Month 2021 begins on November 1 2021 with a free live webinar.

7 April

New Queensland AgTech and Logistics Hub now open for business

If you're an agriculture innovator or stakeholder, the new hub provides exciting opportunities for innovation and problem-solving.

12 February

Pacific Seeds launches Foundation Farm at Allora

Pacific Seeds has opened its new farming innovation hub, Foundation Farm near Allora in Southern Queensland, offering confidence to growers by testing new farming technologies, methods and systems at a practical level before wider implementation

12 April

growAG a new Australian agricultural innovation sharing platform

The new digital platform aims to help connect Australians to the newest research and development outcomes in agriculture

19 April

Two Drought Resilience Adoption and Innovation Hubs announced for Queensland

Hubs to drive the uptake of new drought resilience technologies and practices, and build collaboration with stakeholders across the region.

17 March

New weather station project to provide more accurate forecasts for Queensland farmers

Developed in collaboration with Telstra and the Bureau of Meteorology, the weather stations will have Internet of Things functionality, allowing for more accurate forecasts across Queensland

20 April

Stay up-to-date on the latest technology and innovations with the AgTech Harvest Newsletter

AgTech Finder's monthly newsletter is an easy way to stay informed on the latest in the agtech and agribusiness worlds

7 April

Australian Government announces new investment in traceability projects

$4 million of grants invested in first round of program, $3 million in upcoming projects

23 March

AgriFutures offers new grants for producer groups

Established producer groups can receive up to $20,000 to deliver new technology programs. Applications close 22 April 2021

5 January

Subscribe to QAAFI's Innovation in Ag newsletter!

Stay up to date with the latest industry news, research outcomes and events on the horizon.

1 October

Grants open to support digital transformation

Industry organisations are encouraged to apply for Round 1 of the Agribusiness Digital Solutions Grant Program to support agribusiness recovery from COVID-19.

17 September

Discover local AgTech with Queensland AgTech Finder

Search, sort and compare available Queensland AgTech products with just a few clicks of the mouse. The Queensland Government has partnered with the Food Agility CRC to build our state-based portal on their national AgTech database - AgTech Finder.

16 June

Economic recovery support for Queensland producers announced

The agribusiness and food sector will play a vital role in Queensland’s economic recovery from COVID-19 with $12.5 million funding announced by the Palaszczuk Government.

1 September

Improvements in connectivity driving growth in GVP

nbn™ helps support estimated $15.6 billion annual contribution to Australia’s $100 billion agriculture target by 2030.

22 September

AgTech businesses can now apply to exhibit in the Ken Coombe Tech Yards

Existing and emerging businesses that have a beef industry focused innovation, AgTech product or service can now apply for an exhibitor space in the Ken Coombe Tech Yards at Beef Australia, May 2021.

2 September

CDHC announces AgFrontier 2.0 program

Find out more about a Central Highlands Development Corporation (CHDC) led specialised AgTech program, AgFrontier 2.0: Regional AgTech Catalyst. Join the program and attend events and activities to develop key skills and networks in the industry.

26 June

Toowoomba home to world class AgTech hub

The Queensland Government is investing $3.3 million of Advance Queensland funding to establish a new, multi-million-dollar AgTech and logistics hub in Toowoomba.