AgTech Adoption Program Funding

129 The Hon. N.J. CENTOFANTI (Leader of the Opposition) ().28 September 2022).

1. What is the funding allocation for the AgTech adoption program over the forward estimates?

2. Where is the AgTech adoption program in the budget?

3. What is the current total unallocated funding for the AgTech adoption program for 2022- 23?

4. Who has received funding under the AgTech adoption program in 2022-23?

5. When will applications for the AgTech adoption program open?

The Hon. C.M. SCRIVEN (Minister for Primary Industries and Regional Development, Minister for Forest Industries): I am advised:

The AgTech adoption program has a budget allocation of $2.4 million over three years commencing 2020-21.

The program sits under Sub-program 1.1: Agricultural Services in the Agency Statements and $750,000 is allocated for 2022-23 to support the startup program, demonstrations farms and test-beds to nurture the regional AgTech startup community and showcase integration of technology and best practice farm management for producers.

A number of contractors have been engaged to support the AgTech adoption program on a fee for service basis.