Why a Strategic Plan?
Australia’s agriculture sector can reach – and exceed – $100 billion in farmgate output, but only if we scale agritech adoption nationally.
The National Agritech Strategic Plan sets the path.
The plan will be developed through consultation with government, industry, producers, and innovators. Its purpose is to align stakeholders around a shared vision for the future of Australian agriculture – one where technology is embedded, impactful, and accessible across the value chain.
Position Document Released
Marks the beginning of a national alignment process. This document sets out the strategic intent and proposed pillars for Australia’s first National Agritech Strategic Plan. Engagement is now underway and will continue throughout the development timeline.
National Agritech White Paper
A sector-wide summary of insights and priorities gathered through consultation. The White Paper will identify key policy, investment, and program directions to drive the next phase of strategy development.
Full Strategic Plan & Implementation Roadmap
The completed Strategic Plan will outline national priorities, structural reforms, and a delivery framework to embed agritech across agriculture. An accompanying roadmap will guide coordinated action, investment, and measurable progress.
Ongoing
Annual reports and periodic amendments will ensure the strategy remains relevant, transparent, and responsive to emerging challenges and opportunities. This process ensures the Strategic Plan evolves alongside the needs of industry and innovation.
Strategic Pillars
1. Accelerating Commercialisation and Adoption
Too many innovations stall after proof of concept. This pillar focuses on bridging the capital, capability, and connection gaps that prevent agritech from reaching farms. This includes rethinking capital sources and flows to support scale-up and patient investment, and prioritising the retention of local IP. We aim to create the conditions for agritech to deliver measurable improvements to productivity, profitability, and sustainability.
2. Strengthening Collaboration Across Innovation, Industry and Government
Australia’s innovation efforts are too siloed. This pillar promotes a more connected system where research priorities, public funding, and market needs are aligned. Stronger partnerships, open data, and shared standards will reduce duplication and accelerate outcomes. We will support innovation as part of a functioning ecosystem, not as isolated efforts.
3. Embedding Agritech into the Future of Australian Agriculture
Agritech must become a standard part of farming, not an optional add-on. This requires investing in regional capability, a skilled workforce, and domestic production that retains value and IP. It also means building policy, extension, and procurement systems that treat agritech as core infrastructure for modern agriculture. A strong domestic ecosystem will build future resilience and global opportunity.
Position Document
Strategic Intent & Pillars Overview – May 2025
This Position Document outlines the intent and proposed structure of Australia’s first National Agritech Strategic Plan. It introduces three strategic pillars that will guide the development of the full plan and identifies the systemic challenges and opportunities facing the sector.
Consultation Form
Have your say in shaping Australia’s agritech future.
AusAgritech invites you to contribute to the consultation for the National Agritech Strategic Plan.
Help Shape the National Agritech Strategic Plan
Submit your EOI today.
We’re inviting stakeholders across agriculture, technology, research, investment, and government to engage in the consultation process for Australia’s first National Agritech Strategic Plan.
Submit an Expression of Interest to contribute your insights, join a feedback session, or participate in an advisory capacity. Your input will help guide the future of agritech policy, investment, and adoption across the country.
