The Albanese Government’s new $30 million On Farm Connectivity Program (OFCP) is delivering significant productivity benefits for Australia’s primary producers, with more than $6.2 million in rebates committed and beginning to flow to help farmers take advantage of agtech and connectivity solutions.
The program is extending data coverage further onto properties and allowing for greater connection and reliability of machinery and sensor technology by offering discounted technologies through approved suppliers.
These technologies are assisting farmers to optimise soil quality and nutrient levels, monitor livestock, improve efficiency of water use and streamline farm logistics.
Since the program launch in late October, the Business Grants Hub has received more than 700 applications from equipment suppliers towards the $15 million in funding available under Round 1.
The rebate is available for a wide range of technologies such as external antennas, repeaters, boosters, sensors, automated tank systems and pump controllers, animal movement tags together with relevant installation and training costs.
To help primary producers explore eligible connectivity options and make informed investment decisions, the Government has engaged the Regional Tech Hub to provided free and independent advice.
The OFCP is part of the Albanese Government’s $1.1 billion Better Connectivity Plan which is improving mobile and broadband connectivity and resilience in communities across the country.
