State-of-the-art agtech bus journeys to Western NSW 2 – 11 June 2026

The NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) Farms of the Future team, in partnership with Western Landcare NSW, is delivering a series of Agtech Fundamentals workshops across Western NSW from 2 – 11 June 2026.

These workshops are designed to help primary producers understand practical digital and connectivity solutions that can support productivity, monitoring, safety and decision-making on-farm.

NSW DPIRD Farms of the Future Program Leader Ailie Webb said, this training will be delivered in the state-of-the-art Mobile Learning Centre, providing hands-on learning opportunities directly within regional communities.

“The Farms of the Future program is designed to support farmers in identifying their agtech and connectivity needs, so they can confidently plan, purchase and install solutions, and most importantly, use the data to improve decision-making or gain peace of mind about their farm operations,” Ms Webb said.

“More than 1,300 farmers across the state have already benefited from the training we’ve delivered, and the bus will build on this by taking that support even further.

“Regardless of where you’re based, your enterprise type, or your level of experience, we encourage producers to come aboard and explore interactive displays, expert advice, and practical, easy-to-follow examples of how agtech can create real on-farm benefits.”

An outdoor demonstration area will showcase a range of innovative Agtech solutions, giving visitors the opportunity to experience the equipment firsthand and see how these technologies perform in real-world farming conditions.

Ms Webb said our agtech specialists can also help producers identify their challenges, suggest relevant tech solutions, and explain how the tools would operate based on the farm’s location, infrastructure, and goals.

“Taking this high-tech bus out to agricultural communities allows us to deliver these free, face-to-face training sessions directly to farmers and regional communities, right where they live and work,” Ms Webb said.

“We know farmers are facing some difficult decisions right now, and by adopting agtech, businesses can cut fuel use and better manage water, particularly during dry conditions.

“Watch for the Farms of the Future bus as it travels across the region, we’re hard to miss!”

The Farms of the Future mobile learning centre is scheduled to deliver workshops in the following locations, you can register for these events below:

• Agtech Fundamentals Training – Bourke – 2 June
• Agtech Fundamentals Training – Cobar – 3 June
• Agtech Fundamentals Training – Wilcannia – 4 June
• Agtech Fundaemntals Training – Broken Hill – 5 June
• Agtech Fundamentals Training – Menindee – 9 June
• Agtech Fundamentals Training – Pooncarie – 10 June
• Agtech Fundamentals Training – Anabranch – 11 June

Councils, grower and producer groups, schools, and community organisations can register their interest in hosting the Mobile Learning Centre through the Farms of the Future website here

For more information on upcoming Agtech Fundamentals workshops, please visit here

For more information on the Farms of the Future program, please visit the Agtech Toolbox here

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This article was originally published on the NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development’s website.