Struan and Kybybolite AgTech demonstration farm
The Struan and Kybybolite AgTech demonstration farm uses technology for best practice management. Primary producers can visit the properties to see available products.
AgTech solutions shown on the working farm support the production of:
- cattle and sheep
- cropping.
Products are selected for the farm through an expression of interest process from AgTech developers and suppliers.
The Struan and Kybybolite AgTech demonstration farm is a collaboration between PIRSA and Elders.
Virtual tour
Take a virtual tour of the Struan and Kybybolite AgTech demonstration farm to learn about the technologies onsite.
Property features
The Struan and Kybybolite AgTech demonstration farm consists of 2 properties which are approximately 35 km apart. The farm is 370 km southeast of Adelaide and 17 km south of Naracoorte – see the map location.
The Struan property has 1,100 ha of land and the Kybybolite property has 300 ha. They feature shallow underground water supplies of 3 to 4 metres, and approximately 140 hectares are irrigated.
The farm lies on the edge of limestone ridges and comprises:
- 250 ha of sandy high country
- 832 ha of flood plains (rendzina and podsolised soils overlying limestone)
- 300 ha of red gum soils.
Learn about research conducted at the Struan Research Centre, which houses the AgTech demonstration farm. This includes the Commercialisation of Virtual Fencing for Livestock Project.
Book a tour
Contact us to book a tour of the Struan and Kybybolite AgTech demonstration farm and see how the available technology is used.
