Queensland producers are leading the way in revolutionising agriculture through AgTech. By combining their expertise with smart, innovative tools, primary producers are creating stronger, more efficient, and future-ready businesses.
Grow smarter with AgTech
In a fast-changing world of tight margins and increasing challenges, farming smarter is not just an advantage; it’s a necessity.
From drones and precision spraying to cold-chain monitoring and livestock health collars, AgTech offers tailored solutions that save time, reduce costs, improve safety, and protect livelihoods. Whether you’re just getting started or expanding your capabilities, the growth opportunities are real, practical, and exciting.
AgTech:
- streamlines labour-intensive tasks with automation and precision systems
- reduces the use of chemicals and water with targeted tools, maintaining resources for future generations
- builds operational confidence with data-led decisions and better control over your farm’s future.
AgTech in action
Queensland’s producers and partners have driven AgTech innovation through decades of collaboration and cutting-edge research.
Drawing on a wide range of tools, trials, and success stories, this dedicated resource showcases the solutions transforming not only how farmers operate but how they thrive.
| Name | Type | Year | Description | Topic | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gatton AgTech Showcase 2025 wrap-up | Video | 2025 | Highlights of AgTech innovations from the Gatton Showcase 2025. | Farm management, Precision agriculture, Agriculture machinery, Automation and robotics | |
| Greenhouse gases from broadacre cropping | Video | 2025 | Understanding greenhouse gas emissions from cropping and ways to reduce them. | Farm management, Weather and climate | |
| Why should I care about the greenhouse gas emissions from my broadacre farm? | Video | 2025 | The benefits of managing greenhouse gas emissions for farms and the planet. | Farm management, Weather and climate | |
| How do I calculate the emissions from my broadacre farm? | Video | 2025 | Tools and methods to calculate greenhouse gas emissions from broadacre farms. | Farm management, Weather and climate | |
| Practical strategies to reduce emissions on your broadacre farm | Video | 2025 | Soil, vegetation, and management strategies to reduce emissions on farms. | Farm management, Weather and climate | |
| Can I get paid for reducing emissions from my broadacre farm? | Video | 2025 | Financial incentives and carbon credits for reducing emissions on broadacre farms. | Farm management, Weather and climate | |
| Dr Murray Sharman - CSD Researcher of the Year Award 2025 | Video | 2025 | Recognising Dr Murray Sharman for his outstanding contributions to cotton research and innovation. | Crops, Pest and disease | |
| Drones in agriculture | Research summary | 2025 | How drones support crop monitoring, paddock mapping, and efficient spraying across Queensland farms. | Drones, Precision agriculture, Crops | |
| Robotics in agriculture | Research summary | 2025 | Robots and automation are improving productivity and safety in agricultural operations. | Automation and robotics, Farm safety, Farm management | |
| Supply chain monitoring in horticulture | Research summary | 2025 | Digital tools are enhancing livestock traceability and streamlining logistics from paddock to processor. | Livestock, Traceability, Horticulture | |
| Sensor technology in piggeries | Research summary | 2025 | Advanced feed and environmental sensors optimising piggery performance and animal welfare. | Automation and robotics, Livestock, Precision agriculture | |
| Precision agriculture in vegetable production | Research summary | 2025 | Tools helping vegetable growers increase yields while reducing input costs. | Horticulture, Precision agriculture | |
| Precision agriculture in grain farming | Research summary | 2025 | Yield mapping and variable-rate input technologies are improving grain production efficiency. | Precision agriculture, Crops | |
| Impact of packaging and storage on carrot quality for distant export markets | Publication | 2022 | Research on how packaging and storage conditions affect carrot quality and shelf life during long export chains. | Horticulture | |
| Practical applications of drones in vegetable production | Publication | 2020 | Field-tested ways drones scout crops, map variability, and support efficient spraying in vegetable systems. | Horticulture, Precision agriculture | |
| Automated broccoli plant counts using uncrewed aerial vehicle (UAV) imagery | Publication | 2020 | UAV imagery automating broccoli plant counts to save time and improve accuracy. | Horticulture, Precision agriculture, Drones | |
| Yield and profitability mapping in carrots | Publication | 2020 | Linking yield data to profitability to identify the most productive carrot blocks. | Horticulture, Precision agriculture | |
| Soil-mapping technologies in vegetables | Publication | 2020 | Soil-sensing technologies for planning beds, drainage, and input application in vegetable production. | Horticulture, Precision agriculture, Farm management | |
| Soil-mapping in vegetables using EM38 | Publication | 2020 | Using electromagnetic (EM38) surveys to map soil variability and inform management decisions. | Horticulture, Precision agriculture, Farm management | |
| Using precision soil-mapping technologies to understand variability | Publication | 2020 | Layered soil maps reveal within-field differences to optimise yield. | Horticulture, Precision agriculture | |
| Soil-grid mapping and variable-rate application of lime and nutrients | Publication | 2020 | Grid sampling and variable-rate application of lime and nutrients to improve field uniformity. | Horticulture, Precision agriculture, Irrigation and water | |
| Soil-mapping for farm development and infrastructure | Publication | 2020 | Using soil maps to strategically position roads, dams, and irrigation systems for long-term efficiency. | Horticulture, Precision agriculture | |
| Using soil-sensing technologies to understand irrigation requirements | Publication | 2020 | Pairing soil sensors with irrigation scheduling for precise water management. | Horticulture, Irrigation and water, Precision agriculture | |
| Precision technologies for drainage modelling | Publication | 2020 | Collecting elevation and flow data to design effective drainage systems. | Horticulture, Precision agriculture | |
| Using innovative technologies to develop drainage models | Publication | 2020 | Case studies on building paddock drainage models using modern tools. | Horticulture, Precision agriculture | |
| Using precision-agriculture technologies to understand within-field variability | Publication | 2020 | Combining imagery, electromagnetic data, and yield data to target management strategies. | Horticulture, Precision agriculture, Farm management | |
| Using precision-agriculture technologies to manage salinity and sodicity | Publication | 2020 | Mapping salt-affected soils and tailoring amendments using precision agriculture tools. | Horticulture, Precision agriculture, Farm management | |
| Variable-rate technologies | Publication | 2020 | Guidance on choosing, setting up, and validating variable-rate equipment for vegetable production. | Horticulture, Precision agriculture, Agricultural machinery | |
| Getting started in precision agriculture | Publication | 2020 | A beginner’s guide to sampling, data layers, and quick-win precision agriculture investments. | Horticulture, Precision agriculture, Farm management | |
| Using variable-rate technology to manage within-field variability | Publication | 2020 | Turning maps into variable-rate prescriptions for seed, fertiliser, and water. | Horticulture, Precision agriculture, Irrigation and water, Farm management | |
| Remote sensing to predict yield in vegetable crops | Publication | 2020 | Using imagery indices to forecast vegetable yields earlier in the season. | Horticulture, Precision agriculture, Weather and climate | |
| Yield monitoring in vegetables using load cells | Publication | 2020 | Practical setup for load-cell yield monitoring to capture real-time harvest data. | Horticulture, Precision agriculture | |
| Drones in vegetable systems | Publication | 2020 | Lessons from drone trials in vegetable farming, including growth monitoring, stress detection, and spray targeting. | Horticulture, Drones, Precision agriculture | |
| Precision planting – Shane Beil case study | Publication | 2020 | Singulation and depth control improving crop establishment. | Crops, Precision agriculture | |
| Precision planting – Tim Gersbach case study | Publication | 2020 | Grower experience fine-tuning planters to improve uniformity and yield. | Crops, Precision agriculture | |
| Precision planting – Owen Rasmussen case study | Publication | 2020 | Calibrating equipment for consistent seed placement. | Crops, Precision agriculture, Agricultural machinery | |
| Precision planting – Luke Bradley case study | Publication | 2020 | On-farm results showing benefits of improved spacing and emergence. | Crops, Precision agriculture | |
| Section control technology – Lex Webb case study | Publication | 2020 | Quantified savings from auto-section control and reduced overlap. | Crops, Precision agriculture | |
| Optical spot spraying – Ray Wilkie case study | Publication | 2020 | Camera sprayers reducing chemical use in real-world conditions. | Crops, Precision agriculture | |
| Optical spot spraying – Geoff Brosnan case study | Publication | 2020 | Targeting weeds in fallow with lower costs and reduced drift risk. | Crops, Precision agriculture, Farm management | |
| Optical spot spraying – Kurt Mayne case study | Publication | 2020 | Green-on-brown systems lowering herbicide rates and passes. | Crops, Precision agriculture | |
| Optical spot spraying – Russell Pukallus case study | Publication | 2020 | Setup and maintenance tips for keeping units accurate. | Crops, Precision agriculture | |
| Optical spot spraying – Darren Jensen case study | Publication | 2020 | Faster fallow control with data-backed savings. | Crops, Precision agriculture | |
| Optical spot spraying – Mark Wagner case study | Publication | 2020 | Matching nozzles and speeds to weed size and coverage. | Crops, Precision agriculture, Pest and disease | |
| Assessing fruit firmness through supply chains | Publication | 2020 | Tracking firmness to reduce damage from farm to retail. | Horticulture, Traceability | |
| Key field practices impacting melon quality in domestic and export markets | Publication | 2022 | Field practices protecting melon quality for domestic and export markets. | Horticulture, Traceability | |
| Key post-harvest practices impacting melon quality in domestic and export markets | Publication | 2022 | Post-harvest steps to maintain melon quality and extend shelf life. | Horticulture, Traceability | |
| Where should temperature loggers be placed? | Publication | 2019 | Best practices for placing temperature loggers to capture accurate product temperatures. | Horticulture, Traceability, Weather and climate | |
| Investing in temperature monitoring of mango exports – a business case | Publication | 2020 | Costs and benefits of monitoring export consignments for mangoes. | Horticulture, Traceability, Weather and climate | |
| Export mango supply chains – rules of thumb | Publication | 2024 | Practical time-temperature guidelines for export mango supply chains. | Horticulture, Traceability, Weather and climate | |
| Routine fresh-produce supply-chain monitoring – making the most of your data | Publication | 2019 | How to collect, clean, and use temperature logger data for supply chain improvements. | Horticulture, Traceability, Weather and climate | |
| Internet of Things-driven connectivity for real-time temperature monitoring of horticulture supply chains | Publication | 2019 | IoT-enabled loggers for live cold-chain decision-making. | Horticulture, Traceability, Weather and climate | |
| Should I monitor air or product (pulp) temperature? | Publication | 2019 | When to prioritise air versus pulp temperature readings. | Horticulture, Traceability, Weather and climate | |
| Domestic mango supply chains – rules of thumb | Publication | 2024 | Practical tips for handling and transporting mangoes in domestic supply chains. | Horticulture, Traceability | |
| Choosing a consignment-monitoring technology | Publication | 2020 | A comparison of temperature logger options and key considerations before purchasing. | Horticulture, Traceability, Weather and climate | |
| Recommended storage temperatures for fresh produce | Publication | 2019 | A quick reference guide for best-practice storage temperatures across various commodities. | Horticulture, Traceability | |
| Choosing a single-use real-time logger – a new user’s guide | Publication | 2021 | Step-by-step setup tips for first-time users of single-use real-time loggers. | Horticulture, Traceability | |
| Re-graphing temperature data | Publication | 2019 | Techniques for tidying and re-plotting temperature logger data to highlight issues. | Horticulture, Traceability, Weather and climate | |
| Innovation at the helm – how Fisheries Queensland is leading the way | News article | 2025 | The latest tools and trials positioning Queensland fisheries as leaders in innovation. | Fisheries | |
| Future-focused AgTech solutions in all shapes and sizes | News article | 2025 | Practical AgTech solutions helping producers tackle real-world challenges. | Crops, Farm management, Automation and robotics, Livestock, Agricultural machinery, Precision agriculture, Fisheries, Forestry | |
| Innovative local products powered by native flavours | News article | 2025 | New food and beverage products showcasing Queensland’s native ingredients. | Horticulture | |
| Game-changing ear tags unlock data for the livestock industry | News article | 2025 | Smart ear tags providing real-time insights into herd health and performance. | Pest and disease, Traceability, Livestock | |
| Innovation and North Queensland at the heart of Australia’s prawn industry | News article | 2025 | Technology and regional expertise driving growth in prawn production. | Fisheries | |
| Next-level AgTech tools to bypass everyday farming challenges | News article | 2025 | New tools reducing costs, labour, and risks for Queensland farmers. | Crops, Farm management, Automation and robotics, Livestock, Agricultural machinery, Precision agriculture, Fisheries, Forestry | |
| Simple, low-cost data tools for real farm impact | News article | 2025 | Budget-friendly data solutions delivering measurable benefits on farms. | Farm management | |
| Upcycled rubber creates a new Aussie building material | News article | 2025 | Recycling waste rubber into durable and sustainable construction products. | Forestry | |
| The “black box” of Australia’s beef industry unlocks data potential | News article | 2025 | Integrated beef data platforms turning records into actionable insights. | Farm management, Livestock | |
| AgTech in Action – how stronger local hubs empower farmers | Video | 2023 | Local AgTech hubs connecting producers with innovative solutions. | Farm management | |
| Cottoning on to AgTech to make big chemical savings | Video | 2020 | How cotton growers use data to reduce spray rates and passes. | Horticulture, Crops | |
| Big data is making a big difference to a Queensland cotton farm’s spray regime | Video | 2020 | Analytics reshaping spray programs and lowering costs for cotton growers. | Crops, Farm management, Precision agriculture | |
| Smashed avo on toast, not trolley – robots as the perfect packaging partner | Video | 2020 | Robots improving speed and efficiency in pack-shed workflows. | Automation and robotics, Horticulture | |
| The AgTech advantage – Mango producer transforms from tree to truck | Video | 2020 | Sensors and software sharpening mango production and logistics decisions. | Horticulture | |
| Queensland AgTech Month 2020 – Making digital systems work for your business (webinar) | Video | 2020 | A webinar on selecting and integrating digital tools for agricultural businesses. | Farm management | |
| Gatton Smart Farm | Video | 2021 | A showcase of trials and tools in action at the Gatton Smart Farm. | Horticulture | |
| Connectivity event | Video | 2021 | Insights into improving reliable farm connectivity for better operations. | Farm management | |
| Weather stations helping macadamia growers manage on-farm decisions | Video | 2022 | On-farm weather data guiding spraying, irrigation, and harvest decisions for macadamia growers. | Farm management, Horticulture, Weather and climate, Irrigation and water | |
| How AgTech is being used in oyster farming | Video | 2022 | Sensors and software improving husbandry and compliance in oyster farming. | Farm management, Fisheries | |
| Work health and safety app digitises paperwork for cattle farmers | Video | 2022 | A simple app replacing paperwork and improving safety on cattle stations. | Farm management, Farm safety, Livestock | |
| Unlocking access to digital connectivity in rural and remote Queensland | Video | 2023 | Practical steps to improve connectivity in rural and remote areas. | Farm management | |
| How a family farm harnesses real-time data through AgTech | Video | 2023 | A family farm using live data feeds to plan and respond faster. | Farm management | |
| Harnessing AgTech for smarter dairy-herd management | Video | 2023 | Tools for tracking cows, feed, and milk production to improve margins. | Farm management, Livestock | |
| Revolutionising crop management and marketing for Queensland persimmons | Video | 2023 | Growers using data to target markets and manage persimmon quality. | Farm management, Horticulture, Crops | |
| Revolutionising ginger farming through better connectivity and data access | Video | 2023 | Improved connectivity unlocking sensors and automation for ginger farms. | Farm management, Horticulture, Automation and robotics | |
| Gatton AgTech Showcase – bringing growers and innovation together | Video | 2023 | Highlights from growers meeting innovators and testing new technologies. | Farm management | |
| Cattle monitoring goes next-level with artificial intelligence | Video | 2025 | AI-powered vision and biometrics providing early alerts and herd insights. | Livestock | |
| FarmTechConnect | Video | 2025 | A producer-friendly platform linking farming challenges to proven AgTech tools. | Crops, Farm management, Livestock, Precision agriculture | |
| Dual-herbicide sprayer | Video | 2018 | A dual-product sprayer offering flexible and efficient weed control. | Farm management, Pest and disease, Agricultural machinery | |
| Barratta Creek water-quality monitoring project | Video | 2018 | Tracking runoff and water quality to improve farm practices. | Farm management, Irrigation and water | |
| Spiked-wheel applicator | Video | 2018 | A low-cost applicator for targeted chemical placement. | Crops, Farm management | |
| Using trees to control weeds – passive revegetation | Video | 2021 | How shelterbelts and natural regeneration suppress weeds effectively. | Farm management, Pest and disease | |
| Using drones to save on pesticide costs and losses | Video | 2018 | Real-world examples of drone mapping guiding smarter spray decisions. | Drones, Precision agriculture, Pest and disease | |
| Precision agriculture – enhancing soil health and vegetable yield in Queensland’s Great Barrier Reef | Video | 2019 | A case study linking precision agriculture to improved soil health and reef protection. | Precision agriculture, Horticulture | |
| Drones – exciting times for agriculture | Video | 2020 | An introduction to agricultural drones and their most valuable applications. | Drones, Automation and robotics | |
| Minimum-till cane planting | Video | 2020 | A field demonstration of minimum-till planting to save time and fuel. | Crops | |
| Low-dose herbicide trial | Video | 2022 | Trial results showing robust outcomes with reduced herbicide rates. | Crops, Precision agriculture, Pest and disease | |
| FEAT Online – sugarcane farm economic-analysis tool | Video | 2024 | A tool for modelling sugarcane enterprise finances and profitability. | Crops, Farm management | |
| Giving fresh food a voice – Christian Patterson (Escavox) | Video | 2022 | Real-time tracking telling the story of fresh produce through the supply chain. | Horticulture, Traceability | |
| Temperature Biology 101: What is it? – Daryl Joyce (DPI) | Video | 2022 | A primer on temperature science for maintaining fresh produce quality. | Horticulture, Weather and climate | |
| Temperature Technology 101: Why does it matter? – Daryl Joyce (DPI) | Video | 2022 | Devices and data ensuring produce stays within optimal temperature ranges. | Horticulture, Weather and climate | |
| To adopt or not? Temperature management tools – Edith Gomez (Griffith University) | Video | 2022 | A practical framework for choosing cold-chain tools that fit your needs. | Horticulture, Weather and climate, Farm management | |
| Purposeful packaging for perfection – Lynn Hoffman (University of Queensland) | Video | 2022 | Research-backed packaging solutions that better protect fresh produce. | Horticulture | |
| Overcoming challenges in the cold chain – Q&A panel | Video | 2022 | Expert answers to common cold-chain challenges from farm to shelf. | Horticulture | |
| Supply-chain traceability for effective data management – Reeanjou Ram (iTrazo) | Video | 2022 | Why clean data and traceability are essential for growers and buyers. | Horticulture, Traceability, Farm management | |
| Temperature management: A transporter’s perspective – Robert Owens (Nolan’s Transport) | Video | 2022 | Insights from a haulier on best practices for cold-chain management. | Horticulture, Weather and climate, Farm management | |
| Modified-atmosphere packaging and other add-ons to temperature management – Roberto Marques (DPI) | Video | 2022 | Add-on technologies extending produce shelf life when paired with proper chilling. | Horticulture, Weather and climate, Farm management | |
| Fresh-produce cold-chain workshop highlights | Video | 2022 | Key takeaways from a workshop on cold-chain best practices. | Horticulture, Traceability | |
| A passion for precision fuels a farm’s future | News article | 2023 | A grower using precision tools to improve quality and reduce waste. | Farm management, Automation and robotics, Horticulture, Precision agriculture | |
| Blue AgriTech revolutionising prawn farming | News article | 2023 | High-tech solutions improving efficiency and consistency in prawn farming. | Fisheries, Automation and robotics, Farm management | |
| Canegrower embraces irrigation technology to bolster sustainability | News article | 2023 | Drip and precision irrigation helping cane growers save water and improve sustainability. | Crops, Precision agriculture, Irrigation and water | |
| Digital-resilience tool to help producers assess on-farm readiness | News article | 2024 | A self-assessment tool to plan for adopting on-farm innovations. | Crops, Farm management, Livestock, Horticulture | |
| Drones: the game-changer in fire-ant eradication | News article | 2024 | Drones accelerating surveillance and treatment for fire-ant control. | Crops, Farm management, Drones, Biosecurity | |
| N-Drip innovation for broadacre farming | News article | 2023 | Low-pressure drip systems designed for broadacre farming conditions. | Irrigation and water, Crops | |
| SkyKelpie the future of livestock mustering with drones | News article | 2024 | A grazier using drones for monitoring and mustering support. | Drones, Automation and robotics | |
| Queensland soil-scanning innovation could be world first | News article | 2024 | Novel soil-scanning technology speeding up mapping and planning processes. | Crops, Farm management, Precision agriculture | |
| Shining a light on strawberry innovation | News article | 2023 | UVC and other technologies improving berry quality and disease control. | Horticulture, Pest and disease | |
| A Kool solution and a force for good | News article | 2023 | A local cooling and packaging innovation delivering social and environmental benefits. | Horticulture, Fisheries |
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Next steps
Queensland producers are already seeing how AgTech transforms operations, reduces risks, and boosts profitability.
Now it’s your turn to take the next step:
- Use the interactive table above to explore solutions that align with your goals.
- Visit a Queensland Smart Farm to experience these technologies in a real farming environment.
- Discover Primary Industries Prosper 2050-backed programs that can help reduce risks, access funding, and make it easier to adopt and scale AgTech solutions.
- Collaborate on AgTech research, commercially scale new solutions, or invest in the innovators driving Queensland’s success in agriculture.
Last updated: 19 Jan 2026