Technologies have revolutionised modern agriculture and horticulture industries. To enhance the SMART Farm’s future readiness learn about the new innovative technology that has been acquired.
Developing the people of today into the workforce of tomorrow.
The horticultural industry is diverse and central to the national economy. In Sunraysia alone, Horticulture is forecast to double over the next 10+ years. Despite job prospects increasing in the sector, jobs in farming aren’t what they used to be.
While traditional labour skills are still required to operate farms today, we are now at a crossroads between industrial-era farming and SMART Farming. These farms of the future will use cutting-edge technology and equipment to make horticulture farming more efficient and productive.
A NEW generation of farmers or scientists may have had their passion sparked following a presentation by the SuniTAFE SMART Farm Project Leader of Horticultural Innovation Nicole Byrnes at the Sunray Warriors. Read more
A collaboration between Australian Primary Hemp (APH) and SuniTAFE will see the land at the SuniTAFE SMART Farm set aside for hemp plantings, to assess its suitability to collect data on low-THC hemp varieties. Read more
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The SMART Farm offers site tours, special events, topical talks and demonstrations to involve schools and showcase the range of new career options in horticulture.
