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Security

Farm security camera

Course Overview

Protecting fuel, livestock and other valuable assets is an ongoing challenge on many farms. Theft, trespassing and damage can disrupt day-to-day operations, cost time and money, and create unnecessary stress. 

In this course, NSW DPIRD Agtech Specialist Justin Matthews explores how Agtech can help improve farm security and provide greater visibility across your property. 

Featuring insights from NSW Police, the course looks at how technology can be combined with every day on-farm security practices to reduce risk and deter theft. You'll learn how gate sensors, fuel monitoring systems, security cameras and asset trackers can help monitor movement, detect issues early and alert you when something needs attention. 

Why complete this course

  • Understand common farm security risks and threats 
  • Learn how Agtech can improve security around fuel, livestock and equipment 
  • Understand how sensors and monitoring tools can track activity across your property, detect issues early and provide evidence if theft occurs
  • Learn how to set up alerts to quickly respond to security breaches and incidents 
  • Understand how to combine Agtech with on-farm security practices to strengthen overall security. 
Who Should Complete This Course? 

This course is suitable for farmers, farm managers and agricultural businesses looking to improve on-farm security, reduce risk and better protect their assets, infrastructure and operations. Sign up to Agtech Academy. 

What you will learn

  • The role of Agtech in farm security and rural crime prevention 
  • Common security risks on farms and how to address them 
  • How to use gate sensors to monitor access and movement 
  • How fuel and chemical sensors detect usage and unusual activity 
  • How security cameras support monitoring, deterrence and evidence collection 
  • How asset trackers help locate and protect machinery and equipment 
  • How real‑time alerts support faster response to incidents 
  • The importance of data accuracy and quality for reporting and investigations 
  • How to combine technology with simple practices like secure gates and access points, keeping accurate records of assets and stock, monitoring high‑risk areas 
  • Learn a layered security approach involving technology, behaviour and processes 
  • Key considerations when selecting and installing security technologies 
  • How to work with neighbours, advisors and authorities to improve security outcomes 

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