With ongoing dry conditions across many cropping, mixed farming livestock and horticultural regions in NSW, making informed decisions about water use has never been more important. Here are 5 Agtech solutions to help farmers monitor soil moisture, track weather conditions,...
Diesel is arguably one of the most valuable things on many NSW farms right now. With prices running at levels farmers have never seen before, that full tank behind your shed has become exactly the kind of target that organised...
4 Mar 2026 The NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) has launched a new series of farmer stories and an updated Agtech guidebook to inspire those looking to revolutionise agriculture with the latest technological solutions. More than...
NSW cattle and dairy farmers can now use virtual stock fencing, with the NSW Government officially legalising the technology.
23 September 2025 Producers attending Henty Machinery Field Days will have the chance to step into the future of farming, thanks to a new virtual reality (VR) experience by the NSW Government's Farms of the Future (FotF) program. Taking centre...
Agtech Alley is already one of the must-see destinations at Henty Field Days. This year, it’s set to raise the bar once again, with more exhibitors, more tech and more reasons to stop by. Stretching across sites 893 to 898,...
Swap the ute and chopper for autonomous drones that check fences, count cattle and scout water points‑‑all while you tackle other jobs. From pocket‑sized quadcopters to long‑range VTOLs and self‑launching drone‑docks, the latest tech brings fast, cost‑effective monitoring to every Australian farm. Cut fuel bills, boost safety, and make data‑driven decisions without leaving the yard. Dive into our blog to see how drone automation is reshaping livestock management—safer, quicker, smarter.
Discover how next‑gen 5G and affordable direct‑to‑cell satellite coverage are wiping out connectivity black spots on Aussie farms, enabling real‑time staff safety tracking, precision IoT sensors and smarter logistics from gate to paddock. Step into the future of data‑driven, sustainable agriculture powered by always‑on connectivity.
Debuting at the 2024 Henty Machinery Field Days, Optiweigh unveils its new sheep in-paddock weighing system. This innovation extends the benefits of automated weighing to sheep farms nationwide, optimising operations with real-time weight data. By reducing labour and stress-related weight loss, it enhances decision-making regarding nutrition and health, ultimately boosting livestock productivity and environmental sustainability.
