Producers are being asked to have their say as part of a $555,000 AgTech Producer Group initiative rolling out this year, aimed at assisting in the uptake of new innovations.
Expressions of interest are being sought from eligible primary producers and producer groups wanting to advance knowledge and use of agtech.
Interested producer groups will be able to apply for up to $18,500 in funding towards the delivery of activity costs, such as facilitator engagement, workshop convening, training in the use of agtech solutions, expert presenter costs and travelling to demonstration farms to view potential technology options, through to May 2025.
Primary Industries Minister Clare Scriven said the state government was providing an opportunity for producer to gain more knowledge and confidence in the available technologies.
"The groups aim to demystify agtech and enable producers to discover how implementing and applying technology in their enterprises can assist them to manage biosecurity issues, business planning, and improve productivity, efficiency, and profitability," she said.
"The original producer technology groups were a highly successful component of the completed Red Meat Wool Growth Program, leading to 75 per cent of participating producers making changes to their on-farm enterprises."
The EOI process closes February 19. Visit pir.sa.gov.au/agtech
