Full Name: Incorporating digital farming for improved productivity in the Upper North of SA
Funding Body: Agrifutures Australia
Currently, key barriers to on farm technology adoption in the Upper North of South
Australia are confidence and perceived return on investment. There is a gap in the skills
and knowledge to access and interpret readily available data for improved decision
making. This project is designed to build confidence and digital literacy in farmers who
are under-utilizing and not utilizing current data and technology with a focus on broad-acre
cropping production within a mixed-farming enterprise. We aim to elevate the baseline
of technology and data use to reduce the gap between those in the region who are on
the cutting edge as early adopters and those at the beginning of their journey. By closing
this gap through confidence building in small network groups, farmers will be supported
to continue engagement with technology and will strengthen the networks of farmers
working together in the region to tackle evolving issues. A long-term approach to farmers
working together with the support of industry specialists is key to this project, with hands-
on workshops in hub groups, case-study examples, and a directory of regionally available AgTech support key outcomes.
Warnertown SARDI Trial site
The Whim Road, Nurom SA 5523