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The Australian Government has allocated up to $43 million across 3 rounds for the On Farm Connectivity Program (the Program) to enable Primary Producers in agriculture, forestry and fisheries to extend connectivity in their fields and take advantage of connected machinery and sensor technology.

Funded through the Better Connectivity Plan for Regional and Rural Australia, Rounds 1 and 2 delivered over $30.5 million in rebates to help more than 2,900 primary production businesses boost connectivity on their farms.

Round 3

Round 3 is now open for grant (rebate) applications for eligible Primary Producers, submitted through Round 3 Approved Suppliers. A total of $10 million is available, with rebates from $1,000 to $20,000 (GST exclusive) for eligible expenditure.

To support the take up of connected machinery and sensor technologies, priority will be given to applications from eligible Primary Producers who have not received a benefit under earlier rounds of the Program. Applications will close 15 October 2026.

The department has published the Round 3 List of Approved Suppliers and each Approved Supplier's Final List of Eligible Equipment, including prices. Primary Producers can use this information to compare approved products and suppliers before applying.

Round 3 retains the core program model, with eligible connectivity and ag-tech equipment available through Approved Suppliers that have been selected through an Expression of Interest process. Feedback received through public consultation in July–August 2025, as well as lessons from earlier rounds, has informed targeted changes to settings to support fairer access to funding.

Information from previous rounds, including previous Approved Suppliers, Lists of Eligible Equipment and Grant Opportunity Guidelines, should not be used as a reference for Round 3.

How to apply

You will need to follow these steps to apply for Round 3. 

  1. Read the Grant Opportunity Guidelines on the Business Grants Hub’s website and check your eligibility.
  2. Consider what connectivity or ag-tech equipment your primary production business needs.
  3. Review the Round 3 List of Approved Suppliers and each supplier’s Final List of Eligible Equipment, including prices as shown in the equipment categories below.
  4. Primary Producers should carefully choose an Approved Supplier that best suits their business by considering factors such as a supplier’s experience, Australian-based technical and sales support, local installation and follow-up services, and customer reviews or recommendations.
  5. Primary Producers should also take time to compare their options and consider:
    • what equipment or technology will best support their business
    • which Approved Suppliers offer suitable products
    • the price and value of different options
    • what support may be available before and after purchase
    • whether the quote and application process are clear.
  6. Contact a Round 3 Approved Supplier to discuss your equipment needs and request a quote.
  7. Work with your Approved Supplier to submit an application (your supplier will do this for you). You will need to complete your part of the application.
  8. If your application is approved, pay for your equipment and confirm you have received it.

Do not purchase equipment before your application is approved, or it will not be eligible for a rebate. Quotes generated before Round 3 opens will also not be accepted.

Not sure where to start? Watch the video below for a quick guide to Round 3 and how to apply.

Additional information

Get started

Choose from the equipment categories below to compare eligible products and prices. The categories align with section 5.2, Eligible Expenditure, of the Grant Opportunity Guidelines

I want Low Power Wide Area Networks (LPWAN) equipment

Improve connectivity across your property by extending internet, mobile or wireless coverage to paddocks, sheds, yards and remote locations where existing coverage is limited.

I want connectivity equipment

Establish on-farm connectivity networks that link sensors, devices and equipment across your property, supporting reliable data collection and transfer from remote locations.

I want environmental monitoring equipment

Monitor environmental and farm conditions using sensors and devices that provide information on weather, soil, water, climate and other natural conditions.

I want farm management equipment

Use digital tools and software to manage farm operations, records, livestock, crops, workforce activities and business performance.

I want remote automation and control equipment

Automate and remotely control farm infrastructure and equipment to improve efficiency, reduce manual effort and enable timely responses to changing conditions.

Case studies

Find out about how Primary Producers improved their farm operations by participating in Rounds 1 and 2 of the Program on our case studies page.

Contact us

If you have any questions, concerns or complaints about the On Farm Connectivity Program, contact OFCP@infrastructure.gov.au.