Tickets for the second Gatton AgTech Showcase, on Wednesday 15 and Thursday 16 October 2025, are now available to book online.
The showcase will provide an opportunity for growers to see new global AgTech in action and talk to AgTech manufacturers about how these technologies can help their businesses be more productive and profitable.
Department of Primary Industries (DPI) Director Vegetables, Supply Chains and Market Access, Ian Layden, said the award-winning showcase offered a world-class line up of speakers, in-field demonstrations and more than 100 AgTech and protected cropping exhibitors.
“Delivered as part of the Gatton Smart Farm initiative, the showcase offers a fantastic chance for growers to learn more about the latest global AgTech solutions available now,” Mr Layden said.
“The showcase allows us to work with industry to drive the future skills requirements for Queensland's agricultural workforce and help build the AgTech jobs of the future.
“This event will enable industry to stay at the forefront of AgTech and protected cropping technologies, helping boost Queensland’s primary industries production output to $30 billion by 2030.”
Hort Innovation CEO Brett Fifield said the Gatton AgTech Showcase was an exciting example of the vegetable and onion research and development (R&D) levies at work, finding global productivity solutions for Australian growers and bringing them into our backyard.
“Autonomous technology is at the forefront of horticultural innovation and is transforming growers’ lives as they tackle ongoing issues around labour costs and shortages,” Mr Fifield said.
“The Gatton AgTech Showcase offers a unique opportunity for growers to see some of this farm-changing technology in action and have real conversations about the solutions it could offer.
“From technology that makes jobs faster or more accurate, to those that reduce waste, this is a vital event to attend for growers working to lift their productivity.”
This event is funded by Hort Innovation, using the vegetable and onion R&D levies, contributions from the Australian Government, and co-investment from DPI.
AusAgritech and the National Farmers' Federation Horticulture Council have also partnered with the department for this event.
Businesses interested in exhibiting should complete the registration form as soon as possible to avoid missing out.
Event Details
Date
8.30am to 5pm, Wednesday 15 and Thursday 16 October 2025
Location
Gatton Smart Farm
107 John Howie Memorial Drive
LAWES QLD 4343
(–27.54422, 152.33176)
Note: Search for ‘Gatton Research Station’ in Google Maps.
Cost
Growers can attend the showcase for free.
For other attendees, admission costs:
$20 for a 1-day pass
$30 for a 2-day pass.
For more information, email GattonAgTechShowcase@cussonsmedia.com.au.
Photo source: Dept of Primary Industries, Queensland
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