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Australian Edition · 2026

The Ultimate Guide to Agricultural Technology

A curated Australian edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Agricultural Technology.

What to know about Agricultural Technology

Agricultural Technology sits at the intersection of food, data and engineering. It covers the tools, platforms and science that help farmers grow more with less: sensors in the soil, satellites in orbit, AI in the paddock, robotics in orchards, and cloud software in the dairy shed. In this tag you’ll find stories on everything from precision drones and nutrient-mapping satellites to livestock facial recognition, digital marketplaces and farm-focused fintech.

These articles follow how agritech startups, researchers, investors and established cooperatives are reshaping the full food value chain. They explore business models and funding rounds, cross-industry partnerships with telcos and cloud providers, space and IoT initiatives for remote monitoring, as well as the policy, connectivity and cybersecurity challenges that determine how quickly new tools reach the farm gate. Along the way, you’ll see real-world case studies of technology lifting productivity, improving environmental performance and opening new export channels.

Whether you’re a grower looking at data-driven decisions, a technologist eyeing a fast-growing vertical, or an investor tracking the next wave of innovation, this tag offers a grounded view of where agricultural technology is heading. Dive in to understand which solutions are gaining traction, what’s holding back adoption, and how AI, automation and digital finance are reshaping the future of farming and food security.

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Recent Agricultural Technology News

Robotics push could add AUD $201 billion to GDP by 2040
Robotics

Robotics push could add AUD $201 billion to GDP by 2040

Australia robotics investment could add AUD $201 billion to GDP by 2040, with ACIL Allen modelling pointing to higher wages and 128,900 jobs a year.

Tue, 31st Mar 2026

RELA launches Assess 2.0 for farm-friendly renewables
Sustainability

RELA launches Assess 2.0 for farm-friendly renewables

Australian-backed Assess 2.0 gives farmers a new planning tool as renewable energy projects race across regional Australia.

Fri, 27th Mar 2026

Australian SMEs keep hiring despite tougher conditions
Marketing

Australian SMEs keep hiring despite tougher conditions

Australian SMEs defy weak sentiment to lift hiring 6.8%, while AI job ads surge 13-fold and construction and trades lead wage growth.

Fri, 27th Mar 2026

AWEX strengthens governance as traceability push grows
Case Study

AWEX strengthens governance as traceability push grows

Australian Wool Exchange tightens project controls as independent reviews back its sustainability and WoolClip traceability investments.

Thu, 26th Mar 2026

Grundfos solar pumps slash diesel use at Outback hideaway
Sustainability

Grundfos solar pumps slash diesel use at Outback hideaway

Grundfos solar pumps cut diesel use and fuel bills at Northern Territory outback hideaway, boosting irrigation for hay and tourism.

Thu, 26th Mar 2026

Zetifi launches connected fleet safety platform in Australia
Public Sector

Zetifi launches connected fleet safety platform in Australia

Zetifi has unveiled a Connected Fleet Safety platform in Australia, integrating vehicle and worker risk data directly into Microsoft 365 workflows.

Tue, 24th Mar 2026

Australia tech sector hits AUD $250bn GDP milestone early
IT Industry

Australia tech sector hits AUD $250bn GDP milestone early

Australia's tech sector hits AUD $248.5bn GDP in 2025, reaching its 2030 target early and cementing its role as the nation's productivity engine.

Tue, 24th Mar 2026

Specialised AI will define the next era of Australian enterprise networks
Government

Specialised AI will define the next era of Australian enterprise networks

Specialised AI is set to transform Australian enterprise networks, outgunning generic tools in resilience, reliability and local relevance.

Wed, 18th Mar 2026

Cicada opens 2026 Tech23 deep tech hunt across Australia
Quantum Computing

Cicada opens 2026 Tech23 deep tech hunt across Australia

Cicada opens applications for its 2026 Tech23 deep tech week, seeking 23 startups as alumni funding tops USD $280 million nationwide.

Thu, 5th Mar 2026

Nine firms win Deloitte Private Best Managed awards
IT services

Nine firms win Deloitte Private Best Managed awards

Nine Australian businesses spanning travel, retail, construction and tech have been named 2025 Deloitte Private Best Managed winners.

Fri, 27th Feb 2026

AUD $15 million national digital twin to reshape farming
Data Analytics

AUD $15 million national digital twin to reshape farming

A AUD $15 million national digital twin aims to fuse farm, satellite and climate data to transform decision-making across Australian agriculture.

Tue, 17th Feb 2026

Myriota names George Kanuck chief operating officer
M2M

Myriota names George Kanuck chief operating officer

Satellite IoT provider Myriota appoints George Kanuck as chief operating officer to scale global service delivery and partner operations.

Fri, 6th Feb 2026

Zetifi wins design award for safety-focused smart antenna
Bluetooth

Zetifi wins design award for safety-focused smart antenna

Zetifi's UHF CB Smart Antenna wins Silver at the 2026 Australian Design Awards for turning vehicle antennas into connected safety hubs.

Thu, 5th Feb 2026

Zetifi & Geotab link up to boost remote fleet safety
Public Sector

Zetifi & Geotab link up to boost remote fleet safety

Zetifi teams with Geotab to deliver connected fleet safety, tackling coverage gaps and boosting oversight for remote Australian operators.

Thu, 29th Jan 2026

Propel-AIR 2.0 robotics sprint launches in Brisbane
Robotics

Propel-AIR 2.0 robotics sprint launches in Brisbane

Australia's Propel-AIR 2.0 robotics sprint launches in Brisbane, uniting ARM Hub, MassRobotics and innovators for a week of AI showcases.

Thu, 22nd Jan 2026

ARM Hub relaunches Propel-AIR to boost Aussie robotics
Robotics

ARM Hub relaunches Propel-AIR to boost Aussie robotics

Brisbane's ARM Hub will reboot Propel-AIR in 2026, offering Aussie robotics ventures a US springboard via Boston's MassRobotics.

Thu, 18th Dec 2025

Zetifi & Icom launch UHF CB pack for remote drivers
Telematics

Zetifi & Icom launch UHF CB pack for remote drivers

Zetifi and Icom have launched a rugged UHF CB radio and antenna pack, targeting safer comms for remote drivers and fleet operators.

Wed, 17th Dec 2025

Telstra expands satellite messaging to remote workers
Workplace

Telstra expands satellite messaging to remote workers

Telstra is extending satellite SMS to enterprise staff in remote Australia, adding an extra connectivity layer for dispersed workforces.

Thu, 11th Dec 2025

Australian data centres drive AUD $7.2 billion public investment
Energy efficient

Australian data centres drive AUD $7.2 billion public investment

Australian data centres attract AUD $7.2 billion public investment, boosting energy and water infrastructure while enhancing national digital and economic growth.

Thu, 4th Dec 2025

AI infrastructure growth threatens 14 million Australian bees a year
Hyperscale

AI infrastructure growth threatens 14 million Australian bees a year

A University of Sydney study warns AI infrastructure growth could cause the loss of up to 14 million Australian bees annually, threatening agriculture and biodiversity.

Tue, 11th Nov 2025

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