Australia Smart Agriculture Market

Australia Smart Agriculture Market Overview:

The Australia smart agriculture market size reached USD 304.8 Million in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 1,021.2 Million by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 13.3% during 2025-2033. The industry is driven by the integration of precision agriculture technologies, like GPS-enabled gear, drones, and IoT sensors, which allows farmers to track soil health, irrigation levels, and crop conditions with unheralded accuracy. Moreover, the synergy of AI and big data insights supports real-time decision-making, maximizes crop management, and enhances yields. These innovations are imperative in solving some of the challenges brought about by climate variability and shortages of labor, guaranteeing the efficiency and resilience of the Australia smart agriculture market share.

Australia Smart Agriculture Market Trends:

Enhanced Efficiency and Sustainability

Precision farming is changing the market through the incorporation of cutting-edge technology to maximize the use of resources and improve efficiency. Farmers are using satellite images, IoT sensors, and artificial intelligence analytics to track soil humidity, plant wellness, and meteorological conditions in real time. The data-led method allows exact irrigation, application of fertilizers, and prediction of pest occurrences, resulting in lower input expenditures and reduced damage to the environment. The use of variable rate technology (VRT) enables customized application of water and nutrients so that every section of the field gets the required amount of nutrition. Apart from this, AI-driven decision support systems help farmers make better decisions regarding planting schedules and crop rotation, increasing overall farm resilience. Use of these technologies also increases yields and sustainable farming by saving resources and minimizing wastage.

Smart Irrigation and Water Management

Water shortage is a major issue in Australia, and hence efficient water use is highly imperative for the sustainability of agriculture. Soil moisture sensors and weather-based controllers are becoming more common in smart irrigation systems. They provide automatic scheduling adjustments depending on real-time data, leading to maximum water use and minimum loss. Drip irrigation is also becoming popular, where water is directly supplied to the root zone of plants and evaporation loss is minimized. With satellite-based crop health monitoring, farmers can detect patches that need extra water or fertilizers, and this increases efficiency further. All these developments save water, in addition to increased crop yields and quality, for the long-term sustainability of Australian agriculture. Implementation of such technology is encouraged through government programs like the Smart Farms Program, offering grants to facilitate sustainable agriculture practices, which further fuels the growth and development of the market outlook.

Agricultural Robotics and Autonomous Systems

The development and deployment of agricultural robotics are revolutionizing farm operations across Australia. Innovations like autonomous tractors, drones, and AI-powered livestock management systems are streamlining tasks such as planting, harvesting, and monitoring animal health. For instance, SwagBot, an AI-driven robot, autonomously herds cattle and assesses pasture conditions, preventing overgrazing and soil degradation. These technologies reduce labor requirements, increase operational efficiency, and enhance environmental sustainability. Another example is that of SwarmFarm Robotics, an innovative Australian firm in agricultural automation, has significantly influenced farms in the Wheatbelt area. Their self-governing robots, referred to as SwarmBots, are fitted with sophisticated sensors and AI features, allowing them to function autonomously in the environment. In the Wheatbelt area of Western Australia, SwarmBots are currently utilized for activities like weed management, crop observation, and precise spraying. The implementation of SwarmBots has greatly enhanced the effectiveness of farming activities by automating tedious and labor-heavy tasks, enabling farmers to concentrate on more strategic elements of their work. Robotic farms are hence especially useful in rural locations, where labor scarcity is prevalent, and activities are labor-absorptive. In addition, robotic implementation combined with IoT sensors and AI analysis supports real-time monitoring and data acquisition to enable farmers to get real-time insights for optimal farm management. As these technologies continue to develop, they are expected to increasingly shape and fuel the Australia smart agriculture market growth, thereby making it more efficient, sustainable, and resistant to issues like climate change and labor shortages.

Australia Smart Agriculture Market Segmentation:

IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each segment of the market, along with forecasts at the country and regional levels for 2025-2033. Our report has categorized the market based on agriculture type, offering, and farm size.

Agriculture Type Insights:

• Precision Farming
• Livestock Monitoring
• Smart Greenhouse
• Others

The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the agriculture type. This includes precision farming, livestock monitoring, smart greenhouse, and others.

Offering Insights:

• Hardware
• Software
• Service

The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the offering. This includes hardware, software, and service.

Farm Size Insights:

• Small
• Medium
• Large

The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the farm size. This includes small, medium, and large.

Regional Insights:

• Australia Capital Territory & New South Wales
• Victoria & Tasmania
• Queensland
• Northern Territory & Southern Australia
• Western Australia

The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of all the major regional markets, which include Australia Capital Territory & New South Wales, Victoria & Tasmania, Queensland, Northern Territory & Southern Australia, and Western Australia.

Competitive Landscape:

The market research report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of the competitive landscape. Competitive analysis such as market structure, key player positioning, top winning strategies, competitive dashboard, and company evaluation quadrant has been covered in the report. Also, detailed profiles of all major companies have been provided.

Australia Smart Agriculture Market News:

• In April 2025, after over ten years of development, Andrew and Jocie Bate have developed a groundbreaking "autofill" system for robots capable of weeding, mowing, and spraying crops. The innovative technology enabled their fleet of robots to locate refill stations, dock, replenish with pesticide or fertiliser, and resume work — entirely without human involvement.
• In July 2023, Deere & Company acquired Smart Apply, Inc., a precision spraying equipment firm located in Indianapolis, Indiana. The company created the Smart Apply Intelligent Spray Control System™, which is an enhancement kit designed to enhance the accuracy and effectiveness of any air-blast sprayer utilized in vineyard, orchard and tree nursery spraying tasks. Smart Apply is mainly distributed via John Deere in the U.S., New Zealand, Australia, South Africa, Canada, and the UK. In future, Deere intends to provide Smart Apply across a significant portion of its dealership network in Australia and North America while also seeking new opportunities in different markets.

Australia Smart Agriculture Market Report Coverage:

Key Questions Answered in This Report:

• How has the Australia smart agriculture market performed so far and how will it perform in the coming years?
• What is the breakup of the Australia smart agriculture market on the basis of agriculture type?
• What is the breakup of the Australia smart agriculture market on the basis of offering?
• What is the breakup of the Australia smart agriculture market on the basis of farm size?
• What is the breakup of the Australia smart agriculture market on the basis of region?
• What are the various stages in the value chain of the Australia smart agriculture market? 
• What are the key driving factors and challenges in the Australia smart agriculture?
• What is the structure of the Australia smart agriculture market and who are the key players?
• What is the degree of competition in the Australia smart agriculture market? 

Key Benefits for Stakeholders:

• IMARC’s industry report offers a comprehensive quantitative analysis of various market segments, historical and current market trends, market forecasts, and dynamics of the Australia smart agriculture market from 2019-2033.
• The research report provides the latest information on the market drivers, challenges, and opportunities in the Australia smart agriculture market.
• Porter's five forces analysis assist stakeholders in assessing the impact of new entrants, competitive rivalry, supplier power, buyer power, and the threat of substitution. It helps stakeholders to analyze the level of competition within the Australia smart agriculture industry and its attractiveness.
• Competitive landscape allows stakeholders to understand their competitive environment and provides an insight into the current positions of key players in the market.