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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

Talwar says AI will reshape work, cities & medicine
Education, Learning & Training

Talwar says AI will reshape work, cities & medicine

AI could soon transform jobs, hospitals and schools, with Talwar warning that bigger firms may lag as security and accountability concerns slow adoption.

Yesterday

CAS picks NEWWORK platform for AI-enabled operations
Customer Relationship Management

CAS picks NEWWORK platform for AI-enabled operations

The pilot will link sales, production and logistics data, giving CAS real-time visibility across orders and deliveries as it tests an AI operating layer.

3 days ago

Onside acquires Assura to expand agriculture software
Software-as-a-Service

Onside acquires Assura to expand agriculture software

The combined platform will serve 60,000 users across six countries as agricultural firms seek one system for compliance and risk.

This month

UNC6240 hits PeopleSoft flaw in global renewed attacks
IT services

UNC6240 hits PeopleSoft flaw in global renewed attacks

Dozens of organisations worldwide face renewed compromise risk after attackers used an encoded path to slip past defences and hit Oracle PeopleSoft.

Last month

Vection Technologies posts record FY26 profit on AI growth
Software-as-a-Service

Vection Technologies posts record FY26 profit on AI growth

The shift to enterprise AI has lifted Vection to its first full-year operating cash flow and a stronger pipeline worth more than AUD $10.6 million.

Last month

Alloy Robotics raises USD $8 million in seed round
Software-as-a-Service

Alloy Robotics raises USD $8 million in seed round

The funding values the Sydney-founded firm at USD $80 million as robotics teams seek faster ways to diagnose fleet failures.

Wed, 12th Aug 2026

NVIDIA expands open world models for physical AI development
Robotics

NVIDIA expands open world models for physical AI development

Open models matter because robots and vehicles need task-specific tuning, and Nvidia is betting on Cosmos 3 to fill that data gap.

Sat, 8th Aug 2026

PIL taps Celonis & WNS to boost shipping operations
Business Intelligence

PIL taps Celonis & WNS to boost shipping operations

The programme aims to cut delays and duplication across PIL's 100-vessel network by creating a single real-time view of operations.

Thu, 6th Aug 2026

Google Cloud expands Data Commons on Spanner Graph
Business Intelligence

Google Cloud expands Data Commons on Spanner Graph

The upgrade lets analysts query more than 400 billion public data points directly in a single graph, easing joins with private data.

Tue, 4th Aug 2026

Agscent raises AUD $5 million to boost AI scent tech
Sustainability

Agscent raises AUD $5 million to boost AI scent tech

The Canberra-based startup's funding will speed livestock diagnostics that can cut waiting times for farmers and support wider health and emissions monitoring.

Wed, 29th Jul 2026

Kellton Tech revenue rises 6.8% as AI push expands
Software-as-a-Service

Kellton Tech revenue rises 6.8% as AI push expands

AI-led work lifted Kellton Tech's first-quarter revenue, though profit stayed well below turnover as it expanded across energy and finance.

Fri, 24th Jul 2026

Professor Iain Murray named WA tech achiever of year
IT Industry

Professor Iain Murray named WA tech achiever of year

A blind employment pathway he founded has helped lift job prospects for graduates, as Professor Iain Murray won Western Australia's top tech honour.

Wed, 22nd Jul 2026

Australia beef pilot tests digital traceability passports
QR code

Australia beef pilot tests digital traceability passports

Farmers could cut duplicated reporting as a 12-month trial showed digital passports can carry beef provenance and sustainability data across seven countries.

Wed, 8th Jul 2026

DP Computing wins Ubiquiti nod for remote NT network
Case Study

DP Computing wins Ubiquiti nod for remote NT network

Reliable internet now spans a 2,200 square kilometre cattle and tourism property near Kings Canyon, easing staff communications and guest access.

Tue, 7th Jul 2026

SAS helps micro-farmers boost crop choices with data
Data Analytics

SAS helps micro-farmers boost crop choices with data

Small growers near the Cradle of Humankind could improve yields and incomes as SAS analysed four seasons of crop and price data.

Mon, 6th Jul 2026

Primary Comms Group absorbs Hardman team in sector push
Education, Learning & Training

Primary Comms Group absorbs Hardman team in sector push

The deal gives agriculture and industrial clients broader communications support as specialist agencies chase scale in policy-driven sectors.

Thu, 2nd Jul 2026

Myriota launches hybrid satellite & cellular tracking
Unified Communications

Myriota launches hybrid satellite & cellular tracking

Lower costs could open satellite tracking to more assets that move in and out of mobile coverage, with plans from USD $0.99 a month.

Wed, 1st Jul 2026

SkyKelpie trials autonomous cattle mustering in Queensland
Robotics

SkyKelpie trials autonomous cattle mustering in Queensland

The Queensland trials suggest drone herding could ease labour pressures on remote cattle stations, while keeping stockmen central to the task.

Wed, 1st Jul 2026

Cicada names 23 startups for Tech23 deep tech cohort
Robotics

Cicada names 23 startups for Tech23 deep tech cohort

Applications jumped 57 per cent as the deep tech incubator backed ventures in AI, health and energy amid doubts over support for scale-up.

Wed, 1st Jul 2026

NSW Farmers teams with Zetifi on rural safety tech
Business Continuity

NSW Farmers teams with Zetifi on rural safety tech

The deal gives farmers access to safety and connectivity gear built for black spots, while NSW Farmers trials it across its own fleet.

Wed, 17th Jun 2026

Job Moves