Digital Agriculture Investment Scheme
The Victorian Government is helping farmers adopt existing and emerging technologies through the Digital Agriculture Investment Scheme. Offering grants of up to $50,000 with 50% co-contribution the scheme will help Victorian Farmers remain at the forefront of agricultural innovation. Precision Agriculture is partnering with farmers to enhance sustainability and boost productivity.
Projects which should qualify for the co-contribution include our industry-leading solutions, such as:
- High-density grid soil mapping and variable rate soil amendment solutions;
- Intensive soil surveys and enhanced design of farm and paddock drainage;
- Implementation of variable rate irrigation strategies; and
- Robust variable rate nitrogen strategies.
If you are motivated to be involved in this funding opportunity and would like to apply, please contact our team and discuss your grant application process today.
About the Scheme:
This program follows the launch of the Agriculture Strategy, and Smarter Safer Farms initiative to create a Victorian agriculture sector that is strong, innovative and sustainable.
Grants are available from the date the Scheme opens on 23 June 2021 until program funds are fully allocated or the closing date of 31 October 2021, whichever is sooner.
Please review the full Program Eligibility Criteria and list of Eligible Projects outlined in the Program Guidelines before you apply.
