Agility, innovation and region-specific solutions will expand the focus of the eight Drought Resilience Adoption and Innovation Hubs around Australia.
Minister for Agriculture and Northern Australia David Littleproud said the agricultural industry will benefit from the $20 million funding boost.
"These hubs are a game-changer for regional Australia, enabling farmers to work together with experts to come up with new solutions that will work for their regions," Minister Littleproud said.
"And now with a new allocation of grant funding for the hubs, there will be even more opportunity for the hubs to support innovation across the broader agricultural sector.
"We know that conditions in Australia are incredibly diverse. That's why a one-size-fits-all approach wouldn't work for our farmers.
"Each hub has its own focus, and will be able to adapt to the climate, soil and conditions of each region.
"This is helping farmers and communities adopt a long-term perspective on drought by giving them the innovative tools and techniques to build drought-resilient businesses.
"The additional funding creates new opportunities to provide solutions to a broader set of challenges in our regions.
"I encourage producers, researchers, investors, technology developers to work with hubs to drive innovation and digital technology uptake supporting our agricultural industry to modernise, improve and innovate."
For more details about the National Agricultural Innovation Agenda visit: www.awe.gov.au/agriculture-land/farm-food-drought/innovation/national-ag-innovation-agenda
