The New South Wales government has established its $25 million Agriculture Industries Innovation and Growth Program to increase uptake of innovative technology and equipment in the local agriculture sector. Applications close 23 January.
The program is funded by an investment from the Regional Development Trust, aiming to support access to new export opportunities, improve supply chain productivity, and achieve lower emissions.
Key outcomes of the program include increased access to new and expanding markets, reduced impacts for the agricultural sector associated with geopolitical and environmental change, and economic participation of regional Aboriginal businesses.
The program aims to do this by;
- supporting key growth sectors such as the development of future fuels and plant-based proteins,
- enabling the purchase of equipment and new agtech that will help to lower emissions in the agricultural sector,
- improving the agricultural sectors supply chain efficiencies and ability to access new and emerging export markets,
- supporting uptake of innovative technologies that improve supply chain efficiency and increase sustainability,
- supporting development of innovative solutions that improve competitiveness and leverage the strengths of the New South Wales agricultural sector.
Grant amounts will be between $500,000 and $4 million, for projects which must commence within 6 months of the commencement date of the funding deed and be completed within 4 years.
New South Wales Minister for Agriculture, Tara Moriarty, said the program will help the agriculture sector take advantage of new opportunities for growth and development.
“The success of regional New South Wales is underpinned by farmer innovation, with producers adopting new technologies, farming practices, and strategies to help boost productivity and resilience,” said Moriarty.
“(The program) will help farmers add value to their world class products, increase profits and create jobs.”
Applications close on 23 January, and successful candidates will be notified from 29 May 2026. Full eligibility requirements and the application portal can be accessed here.
