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.
The minimum grant amount is $10,000 (GST exclusive) The maximum grant amount is $100,000 (GST exclusive)
We’re excited to share that 375 successful recipients will be receiving a total of $9.7 million in funding through the Farms of the Future grant program. These funds will be utilised to procure approved connectivity solutions and cutting-edge digital Agtech...
