Terms of Reference

The Committee inquired into and reported on the role of technology in increasing agricultural productivity in Australia. The inquiry had particular regard to:
 
  • improvements in the efficiency of agricultural practices due to new technology, and the scope for further improvements;
  • emerging technology relevant to the agricultural sector, in areas including but not limited to telecommunications, remote monitoring and drones, plant genomics, and agricultural chemicals; and
  • barriers to the adoption of emerging technology.

Committee Secretariat contact:

Committee Secretary
House of Representatives Standing Committee on Agriculture and Industry
PO Box 6021
Parliament House
Canberra ACT 2600

Phone: +61 2 6277 4500
Fax: +61 2 6277 2220
Agriculture.reps@aph.gov.au

About this inquiry

The Committee inquired into agricultural innovation.



Past Public Hearings

14 Apr 2016: University of Sydney
13 Apr 2016: Armidale
17 Mar 2016: Canberra

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Inquiry Status

Report Tabled

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