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Driving innovation and increasing adoption of technology across the agrifood supply chain is a key priority for the Western Australian Government.

The Western Australian Government through the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) is committed to attracting investment into Western Australia’s agtech industries.

The State Government has a vision to create a strong, diverse and resilient economy that delivers secure, quality jobs through increased investment across a broad range of industries. This is achieved by focusing on value-added industries, innovation and investment.

Research and development capability and global competitiveness are critical to the success and sustainability of the agriculture, fisheries and forestry industry sectors. Through boosting the state’s scientific capacity to drive research development and innovation across the sector, it ensures that Western Australia remains internationally competitive and profitable.

What is agtech?

Agricultural technology, also known as agtech, agritech or agrifoodtech, is the use of developing technology, digital solutions or innovative products that address an identified need in agriculture, food or beverage production with the aim of improving yield, efficiency and profitability.

Agtech can be products, services or applications derived from agriculture that improve various food production and distribution processes including:

  • Artificial intelligence solutions.
  • Automation, robotics or autonomous vehicles.
  • Data or image capture and analysis.
  • Digital connectivity solutions.
  • Farm management.
  • Food processing, food traceability or innovative food packaging technology.
  • New or alternate foods or plant based proteins.
  • Novel farming or food production systems.
  • Water or irrigation management.

Agtech support available and upcoming programs

DPIRD has invested in and partnered with a range of programs and capability building initiatives to capitalise on the growth of technology and support businesses and individuals who are using agtech.

DPIRD supports the following initiatives:

Singapore International Agrifood Week (SIAW) 2024

SIAW is Asia’s leading platform for knowledge exchange, networking, and collaboration.

SIAW gathers global industry leaders, policymakers, decision-makers, and innovators to explore groundbreaking solutions, forge new partnerships, and advance agri-food technology development and adoption across the region.

DPIRD will engage with the international community via a trade display at the Agri-Food Tech Expo Asia industry event, showcasing WA agrifood manufacturers and agtech solution developers.

Find our more about SIAW 2024 here.

West Tech Main 2024 Agifood-tech Showcase (West Tech Fest)

West Tech Main stimulates conversations about scaling startup businesses and investment in technology and innovation at a global scale, whilst fostering connections and building support networks.

A unique event in Western Australia, West Tech Fest is a drawcard event for agtech startups and scaleups.

DPIRD will host WA Agrifood-tech Showcase area at the Innovation Showcase for West Tech Main, supporting WA agtech solution developers.

Find our more about West Tech Fest here.

 

evokeAG 2025 - Common Ground

evokeAG. 2025 is an exceptional opportunity to showcase Western Australia agtech development and investment opportunities.

DPIRD will again be supporting the Asia-Pacific region's premier agrifood tech event, AgriFutures evokeAG. . Held in Brisbane Queensland from 18-19 February 2025, evokeAG. attracts agrifood innovators from around the world such as farmers, processors, innovators, accelerators, start-ups, researchers, universities, corporates, Government and investors.

DPIRD will showcase the agtech investment opportunities on offer in Western Australia, as well as promote the unique RD&E available in the State, through a dedicated trade display and WA agtech and producer delegation.

Find our more about evokeAG. 2025 here.

 

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