The showcase will provide an opportunity for growers to see new global AgTech in action and talk to AgTech manufacturers about how these technologies can help their businesses be more productive and profitable.

Hort Innovation CEO Brett Fifield said the Gatton AgTech Showcase was an exciting example of the vegetable and onion research and development (R&D) levies at work, finding global productivity solutions for Australian growers and bringing them into our backyard.

“Autonomous technology is at the forefront of horticultural innovation and is transforming growers’ lives as they tackle ongoing issues around labour costs and shortages,” Mr Fifield said.

“The Gatton AgTech Showcase offers a unique opportunity for growers to see some of this farm-changing technology in action and have real conversations about the solutions it could offer.

“From technology that makes jobs faster or more accurate, to those that reduce waste, this is a vital event to attend for growers working to lift their productivity.”

Department of Primary Industries (DPI) Director Vegetables, Supply Chains and Market Access, Ian Layden, said the award-winning showcase offered a world-class line up of speakers, in-field demonstrations and more than 100 AgTech and protected cropping exhibitors.

“Delivered as part of the Gatton Smart Farm initiative, the showcase offers a fantastic chance for growers to learn more about the latest global AgTech solutions available now,” Mr Layden said.

“The showcase allows us to work with industry to drive the future skills requirements for Queensland's agricultural workforce and help build the AgTech jobs of the future.

“This event will enable industry to stay at the forefront of AgTech and protected cropping technologies, helping boost Queensland’s primary industries production output to $30 billion by 2030.”

This event is funded by Hort Innovation, using the vegetable and onion R&D levies, contributions from the Australian Government, and co-investment from DPI.

To puchase tickets, head to: https://events.hortconnections.com.au/gats25/reg/Site/Register