The Australian Government's On Farm Connectivity Program is providing $30 million over 2 years to enable primary producers in agriculture, forestry and/or fisheries to take advantage of connected machinery and sensor technology.

The objectives of the program are to:

• extend digital connectivity and enable Primary Producers to take advantage of advanced farming technology
• enhance a Primary Producer's ability to implement digital agribusiness solutions through improved connectivity
• capitalise on the agricultural sector's productivity and growth
• support access to new communications equipment and services by offsetting some of the cost.

Applications are now open for Round 1 of the OFCP, with up to $15 million in rebates available for the purchase of eligible equipment.

Eligible equipment suppliers can claim a rebate of between $3,000 and $30,000 for the sale of eligible equipment, with primary producers accessing discounted prices. The rebate can be claimed for up to 50 per cent of the cost of the eligible equipment.