On Farm Connectivity Program rebates available

The Commonwealth’s, On Farm Connectivity Program Round 2 is now open for rebate applications from Approved Suppliers and Primary Producers. Rebates of up to 50% are available for eligible equipment worth up to $30,000 (GST exclusive).

Broadened eligibility criteria under Round 2 of the program and a larger number of Approved Suppliers means more Primary Producers can benefit from the program.

Round 2 will remain open until 31 May 2025 or until the funding is exhausted, whichever comes first.

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List of approved suppliers can be found – On Farm Connectivity Program List of Approved Suppliers

List of eligible connectivity solutions can be found within the guidelines starting on page 44 – On Farm Connectivity Program Round 2

The rebate amount will be up to 50 per cent of the cost of eligible equipment item/s listed at Appendix B of the Grant Opportunity Guidelines.

Applications opened on 8 November 2024 and close on 30 April 2025.

• The minimum rebate amount is $1,000.
• The maximum rebate amount is $30,000.

The intended outcomes of the program are:

• increased investment in equipment to support operations of the agricultural sector
• increased efficiency, competitiveness, productivity and profitability of the agricultural sector
• improved safety on farm
• increased use of advanced farming technology
• improved knowledge of advanced farming technology and digital literacy.