Ag Tech

Round two of On-Farm Connectivity program launched

Beef Central 08/08/2024

The Federal Government has launched Round Two of its On Farm Connectivity Program (OFCP).

The Government has announced it is boosting funding to $18 million to support eligible ag-tech and connectivity solutions.

It also announced expanded eligibility so that more primary producers can reap the benefits of investment in productivity through using digital technology.

The program provides rebates of up to 50 per cent for eligible equipment – worth up to $30,000 – to extend data coverage and allow for greater connection and reliability of machinery and sensor technology.

These technologies are already assisting farmers to optimise soil quality and nutrient levels, monitor livestock, improve efficiency of water use and streamline farm logistics. The OFCP is also allowing farmers to invest in on-farm safety and safeguards for farming equipment, livestock and fuel supplies.

OFCP Round One closed in May 2024, with more than $13 million provided in rebates to suppliers. Equipment funded through Round One of the program included:

  • Soil moisture probes;
  • Antennas;
  • Liquid level monitors;
  • Livestock monitoring systems;
  • Weather monitors;
  • Boosters and repeaters;
  • Radio transmitters;
  • Cameras;
  • Water flow and pressure monitors.

The program is part of the Government’s $1.1 billion Better Connectivity Plan for Regional and Rural Australia, delivering improved mobile and broadband connectivity and resilience in communities across Australia.

Source: Federal Govenment. For more information on the program, visit: infrastructure.gov.au/ofcp

 

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  1. Lachie Wilson, 08/08/2024

    Hope they raise the turnover limit to make it available to real farmers that have the scale to gain from the efficiencies the technology can provide

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