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Agtech Training Programs

Educating NSW Farmers to make confident Agtech decisions

The Farms of the Future training programs equip farmers with the knowledge and tools to identify Agtech and connectivity solutions that fit their specific needs. These programs also provide an opportunity to assess farm operations and develop a personalised Monitoring Plan designed to improve efficiency.

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Agtech Academy

Schools program

Understand your Agtech needs

Identify current on-farm challenges and discuss opportunities for Agtech solutions
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Know the right questions to ask

Plan your Agtech purchase and learn the right questions to ask your potential suppliers
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Connectivity know-how

Understand connectivity definitions and terminology
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Create your Agtech plan

Build confidence in developing a plan to purchase, install and use Agtech on farm

What you will learn

Agtech Academy

Explore self‑paced courses, practical case studies and expert-led content designed to help you understand Agtech, connectivity options and how to apply it on your farm.

Whether you’re just getting started or ready to go further, Agtech Academy gives you the knowledge to understand, explore and decide on the right technology for your operation.

Dive into real-life use cases of Agtech and hear from farmers who have successfully implemented a variety of Agtech and connectivity solutions on their farm and their key learnings on their Agtech adoption journey. Our Agtech Specialists also provide explanations of Agtech devices, connectivity options and practical advice on selecting the best solution for your farm operation.

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Upcoming Agtech Fundamentals Workshops

Gunnedah, NSW

  • 25 August 2026

    9 am to 2 pm

  • Agtech Specialist, 

    Tyson Peterswald

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Tamworth, NSW

  • 26 August 2026

    9 am to 2 pm

  • Agtech Specialist, 

    Tyson Peterswald

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Murwillumbah, NSW

  • 27 August 2026

    9 am to 3 pm

  • Agtech Specialist, 

    Oscar Ballintyne

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Tocal, NSW

  • 10 September 2026

    9 am to 2.30 pm

  • Agtech Specialist, 

    Justin Matthews

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Crookwell, NSW

  • 25 September 2026

    9 am to 2.30 pm

  • Agtech Specialist, 

    Justin Matthews

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Euston, NSW

  • 29 September 2026

    9 am to 3 pm

  • Agtech Specialist, 

    Oscar Ballintyne

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Balranald, NSW

  • 30 September 2026

    9 am to 3 pm

  • Agtech Specialist, 

    Oscar Ballintyne

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Port Macquarie, NSW

  • 11 November 2026

    9 am to 3 pm

  • Agtech Specialist, 

    Oscar Ballintyne

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Kempsey, NSW

  • 12 November 2026

    9 am to 3 pm

  • Agtech Specialist, 

    Oscar Ballintyne

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Gilgandra, NSW

  • 19 November 2026

    9 am to 3 pm

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Narromine, NSW

  • 20 November 2026

    9 am to 3 pm

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Dunedoo, NSW

  • 23 November 2026

    9 am to 3 pm

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Wellington, NSW

  • 24 November 2026

    9 am to 3 pm

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Coffs Harbour, NSW

  • 2 December 2026

    9 am to 3 pm

  • Agtech Specialist, 

    Oscar Ballintyne

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Grafton, NSW

  • 3rd December 2026

    9 am to 3 pm

  • Agtech Specialist, 

    Oscar Ballintyne

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Monitoring your farm with Agtech

This free Agtech workshop is available face-to-face and is a great introduction for those looking at taking the first step in learning about Agtech.

The workshop focuses on the process of developing a farm business Monitoring Plan including a farm map, identification of pain points and addressing connectivity and Agtech device needs. Monitoring Plans act as a tool to assist farmers in finding farm connectivity and Agtech device solutions. The course aims to develop knowledge and skills in:

Farm planning with Agtech

Identifying what Agtech solutions are available

Understanding connectivity needs

The benefits of monitoring a farm with Agtech

This workshop is a valuable opportunity for farmers to review the needs of their properties and establish the know-how to plan and integrate optimal connectivity and Agtech on their farms.

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Agtech Fundamentals Schools Training

The Farms of the Future school resource is based on the Agtech Fundamentals workshop – Monitoring your Farm with Agtech. It is designed to allow students to explore the role technology plays in agriculture and the benefits it can bring to a farm operation. Farms of the Future is committed to helping farmers embrace technology for increased productivity, market competitiveness and better resource management.

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Agtech: an introduction

This Agtech Guide is designed to make digital agriculture easier to understand. It helps producers, big and small, find their way through the often complicated world of farm technology.

This second edition of Agtech: an introduction includes a new chapter which explores key development areas including robotics, artificial intelligence, and nanotechnology, as well as new case studies demonstrating the benefits of Agtech adoption.
RRP $35, available now from the NSW Government Regional Shop.

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What farmers have said about our Agtech workshops

We'll help you transition to digital agriculture

Support for every stage

Whether you’re new to Agtech or ready to scale existing systems, we’ll guide you through the journey.

Understand connectivity

Learn your connectivity options before you plan your Agtech and start conversations with suppliers.

Smarter systems, working together

Understand how Agtech devices can work together to give you the data to help make confident decisions.

Explore the Agtech Toolbox

Animal Monitoring

60 items

Connectivity Solutions

264 items

Crop Monitoring

127 items

Asset Monitoring

137 items

Weather Monitoring

50 items

Water Monitoring

237 items

Discover how Agtech helps farmers

About the Farms of the Future program

Farms of the Future is committed to helping farmers embrace technology for increased productivity, market competitiveness, and better resource management. We focus on enhancing digital skills in farming, promoting the use of IoT devices to boost productivity and sustainability, and engaging with the Agtech industry. 

 

Our initiative facilitates collaboration across government programs, industries, and communities for a comprehensive approach to increasing the adoption of Agtech. The state-wide program is available to June 2028.

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