Kangaroo Island AgTech Demonstration Program
The Kangaroo Island (KI) AgTech Demonstration Program supports the agricultural sector and showcases how technology can improve farm management.
The program is funded through the Australian Government Regional Recovery Partnerships program.
Through partnering with the island's primary producers, we are integrating AgTech on local farms. This presents an opportunity for KI producers to review their businesses and help drive recovery in response to the 2019-20 bushfires.
Program benefits
The program identifies key farm processes and decisions supported by AgTech. It highlights the value of technology solutions to improve productivity, profitability, and best practice systems.
The program allows primary producers to interact with a range of AgTech before investing in products and services.
It also helps developers and suppliers to engage with primary producers, making sure their technology products are user-centric and effective.
Commodities supported
Commodities supported
KI has a varying climate which produces a broad range of commodities, including:
- sheep for wool and meat
- cattle
- cropping
- free-range poultry for egg production
- viticulture
- horticulture
- aquaculture
- apiculture.
AgTech on Kangaroo Island
AgTech is selected for KI farms following an expression of interest from developers and suppliers. Products are assessed for suitability of demonstration.
The following technologies are being used at producer demonstration farms on KI.
Crop and vine analysis
Crop and vine analysis
Farm management and connectivity
Farm management and connectivity
- Centralised data dashboard – Pairtree
- Data digitisation and transformation management – AxisTech
- Traceability software – eBottli
- Traceability software – TradeWindow
Livestock technology
Livestock technology
Water monitoring and irrigation management
Water monitoring and irrigation management
Partnerships
An AgTech Extension Officer works with primary producers and agricultural groups to break down technology barriers. They connect with developers who are ready to deploy commercial products to suitable demonstration sites.
PIRSA is proud to also work with AgKI and the Kangaroo Island Landscape Board for the program.
Contact
Contact the AgTech Extension Officer below to see the products demonstrated on KI producer farms.
