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In an ever-evolving agricultural landscape, staying connected is more crucial than ever. The current Federal Government’s $30 million On Farm Connectivity Program (OFCP) aim’s to help bridge that gap with a 50% rebate for improving connectivity and increasing the use of Agritech equipment within primary production.
Webinar Details Mark your calendars for Thursday, 1st February, at 12 noon AEDT. This 60-minute session, hosted by the Regional Tech Hub & National Farmers’ Federation, is the second in a series of webinars highlighting opportunities primary producers have available through the OFCP rebate.
What You Will Learn This webinar isn’t just a lecture; it’s a gateway to enhancing your farm’s connectivity and efficiency. Here’s what you can expect to discover:
- Expert Suppliers Guidance: Hear from three approved suppliers that are participating in the OFCP. Learn about how they have helped farmers have success with the program, what are good questions you need to ask a supplier and more insightful information.
- Where To Find Help: The staff at the Regional Tech Hub will talk about their experience so far providing advice to primary producers across Australia with their OFCP support service.
- Department Update: Staff from the Federal Government will provide an update on the program and trends they have noticed.
Speakers
- Tom Andrews – CEO of Connected Farms. The team at Connected Farms understand the importance of reliable connectivity to your farm business. By working with Farmers, we have developed and practically tested on farm, a range of connectivity pathways that are both robust to withstand the rigours of farm life and powerful enough to deliver fence to fence coverage on your farm.
- John Hill – Co Founder at Land Watch Australia and, along with his brothers, James and Daniel, leads the Land Watch team in delivering their purpose-built camera systems to rural and remote Australia.
- Geoff Schaller – Director at ArcoFlex Automations. At Arcoflex we are passionate about improving farming and industrial operations. Our remote monitoring and control technology empowers you with the resources that will improve your time and asset management, save on your energy bills, reduce risks, manage equipment and alert you critical events and help reduce business costs.
- Jen Medway – General Manager at Regional Tech Hub. The Regional Tech Hub offers independent, free advice about connectivity services for regional, rural, and remote Australians.
- Laurena McNeill – Director at Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts
- Host: Jason Bloxsidge – On Farm Connectivity & Small Business Lead at Regional Tech Hub.
Why Attend? In the digital age, ensuring your farm is well-connected is not just an advantage; it’s a necessity. This webinar offers a rare opportunity to learn from experts, ask questions, and interact with peers who are also on this journey.
Limited Seats – Act Fast Remember, spaces are limited. To ensure you don’t miss out on this opportunity, reserve your spot now.
