ON-FARM DROUGHT INFRASTUCUTRE GRANT

75% Rebate for SA Farmers

Eligible South Australian farmers can claim up to $5,000 for drought-proofing projects with Farmbot Monitoring Solutions.

Check Your Eligibility

Check if you meet the criteria for the 75% rebate to upgrade your on-farm drought infrastructure.

  1. You are a property owner, share-farmer, or lessee in South Australia.
  2. Your business is registered with the ATO as a Primary Producer and has an ABN that was registered as at 26 November 2024 and is registered for GST.
  3. Your property is located in South Australia.
  4. Your business earns over 50% of its income from primary production.
  5. Purchased eligible infrastructure on or after 26 November 2024.
  6. You have not received funding from another South Australian or Australian Government program in respect of the same activities.

Eligible solutions include:

  1. Farmbot Monitor: Provides remote monitoring of water tanks, dams, bores, and more with real-time insights.
  2. Farmbot lite: A compact, affordable monitoring solution for smaller operations to monitor individual water tanks.
  3. Rain Gauge: Tracks and records rainfall data to assist in planning and resource management.
  4. Pump Control: Remotely operate and monitor pumps to save time and reduce labor.
  5. Trough Monitoring: Keep livestock water supplies at optimal levels with real-time trough monitoring.
  6. Water Flow Sensor: Accurately measure water flow to identify leaks or inefficiencies in your system.
The rebate is only available for hardware costs and does not cover the subscription fees.

You can receive a rebate of 75% of your costs (up to $5,000 GST exclusive). You must cover at least 25% of the total cost.

  1. Purchase eligible Farmbot Monitoring Solutions.
  2. Submit the grant application online via PIRSA.
  3. Provide supporting documents (tax invoices).
  4. Claim your rebate and get reimbursed up to 75%.

If you need pre-approval before purchasing, you can apply for pre-approval of eligible activities. Once approved, submit proof of payment to receive your rebate from PIRSA.

Why Choose Farmbot

Save Time & Money

Cut costs and reduce manual checks with automated monitoring.

Increase Productivity

Focus on other tasks and make better decisions with real-time data.

Peace of Mind

Monitor your farm anywhere, anytime for total peace of mind.

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Our Water Solutions

Our user-friendly products are designed to reduce costs, boost productivity, and streamline management.

Farmbot Monitor

water tank level sensor

Monitor your farm’s water systems remotely with real-time data to ensure efficient and reliable water management.

Farmbot lite

farmbot lite

Keep an eye on water levels remotely with Farmbot lite. Simple, reliable, and effective. Monitor your water tanks from anywhere. 

Rain Gauge

rain gauge

Monitor rainfall with precision, providing crucial data to support your farm’s water management strategy.

Pump Control

pump controller

Start, stop, and take control of your pumps remotely, automating flow for better water management and savings.

Trough Monitoring

trough water level sensor

Track trough water levels automatically, ensuring livestock always have access to water without manual checks.

Water Flow Sensor

water flow sensor

Measure water usage, detect leaks and optimise water consumption. Records the volume of water during each transmission.

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Trusted by Australia’s top agricultural publications and organisations.

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Discover how Farmbot has improved water management for other farmers.

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