Farmers visiting AgQuip from 18 – 20 August will be able to explore the NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) Farms of the Future mobile learning centre, showcasing practical Agtech and on-farm connectivity solutions.
As one of Australia’s largest primary industry field days, AgQuip provides an ideal opportunity for producers to discover innovative technologies that can support productivity, connectivity and farm management.
Run by NSW DPIRD, the purpose-built mobile learning centre brings hands-on Agtech demonstrations and expert advice directly to producers, helping them navigate the latest digital and connectivity solutions available to agriculture.
NSW DPIRD Farms of the Future Program Leader Ailie Webb said the Farms of the Future team is looking forward to bringing this training to primary producers across the state.
“The program aims to help farmers determine their Agtech and connectivity needs, to confidently make a plan to purchase, install, and importantly use the data for improved decision making or peace of mind regarding farm operations,” Ms Webb said.
“More than 1,500 farmers around the state have already benefited from the training we have provided.
“Bringing this high-tech bus to events, like AgQuip, means we can showcase technology in action to even more people, close to where they live and work and show just how Agtech can help the farming community.”
Visitors stepping aboard will experience virtual reality stations and interactive displays that simulate how Agtech tools function in the paddock, such as water tank monitors, soil moisture probes, in-paddock weighing systems, and weather stations.
A large outdoor demonstration area will showcase a range of physical technologies, allowing visitors hands-on experience with equipment to see how it functions in a real-world environment.
Agtech specialists can also help producers identify their challenges, suggest relevant tech solutions, and explain how the tools would operate based on the farm’s location, infrastructure, and goals.
Councils, grower and producer groups, schools, and community organisations can register their interest in hosting the Mobile Learning Centre.
Primary producers can also book their spot for upcoming Agtech Fundamentals workshops, held at various locations around NSW, through the Agtech Toolbox website.
