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About the Program
The Australian Government's On Farm Connectivity Program is providing $33 million over 2 years from 2023–24 to 2024–25 to enable primary producers in agriculture, forestry and/or fisheries to take advantage of connected machinery and sensor technology.
This program is part of the Better Connectivity Plan for Regional and Rural Australia and aims to assist primary producers to take advantage of digital agribusiness solutions to boost productivity, improve safety and drive more sustainable farming practices.
Round 2
The department is seeking Expressions of Interest (EOI) from businesses that supply connectivity equipment to the agricultural sector and want to take part in Round 2 of the Program.
All approved suppliers from Round 1 will need to reapply to participate in Round 2 of the Program. The department will assess all EOI’s against the eligibility criteria and no additional weighting will be placed on an EOI received from a Round 1 supplier.
Eligible businesses wishing to be involved in Round 2 will need to submit an Expression of Interest application form by Sunday 29 September 2024 at 11:59pm (AEST). Late applications will not be accepted.
The EOI will establish a list of approved suppliers who will have the opportunity to sell on-farm connectivity solutions and related devices set out in the List of Eligible Equipment to eligible primary producers.
Once the EOI assessment process has been finalised, the program will open for rebate applications.
How to participate in the EOI for equipment suppliers for Round 2
The EOI for Round 2 of the On Farm Connectivity Program is now open, with $18 million available in funding to support eligible ag-tech connectivity solutions.
Eligible businesses wishing to be involved in Round 2 will need to submit an Expression of Interest application form by Sunday 29 September 2024 at 11:59pm (AEST). Late applications will not be accepted.
Additional Information
Contact us
If you have any questions about the On Farm Connectivity Program, please contact OFCP@communications.gov.au.