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The future of farming is already here
Every year there seems to be another piece of technology promising to save time, reduce costs, improve yields or make life easier on the farm.
Some of it works brilliantly, some of it doesn’t.
The challenge is knowing what’s worth investing in, what’s just hype, and how to get the best return from the technology already sitting in your shed.
That’s exactly what the Farm Machinery New Technology Conference 2026 is all about.
Hosted by the Western Australian No-Tillage Farmers Association (WANTFA), this one and a half day conference brings together growers, researchers, machinery manufacturers, dealers and industry experts to share practical knowledge that can make a real difference to your business.
This isn’t about selling machinery, it’s about helping farmers make better decisions about the machinery they already have.
What You Will Learn
You’ll hear from growers who are using the latest machinery and technology every day. You’ll hear about what has worked, what hasn’t, what they’ve learnt and what they’d do differently.
We’ll tackle the questions farmers are asking every season:
- Which new technologies are actually making farmers more money?
- What’s coming next, and is it worth investing in?
- How much does new technology really cost?
- Who provides support when things don’t go to plan?
- How are banks and finance companies looking at investment in new technology?
- How can technology improve efficiency without adding unnecessary complexity?
You’ll hear directly from the people who develop the technology, the people who sell it, the researchers testing it and most importantly, the farmers using it.
Sponsor the conference
The Novotel Langley have a discounted rate for people attending the conference, so follow the link below to book.
Our speakers
We’re pleased to be able to confirm the following speakers for the conference.
SPEAKER
TOPIC
Steve Robertson Horsch
Automation developments in Brazil and globally – what’s coming to Australia
TBA
Mackintosh and Son update on new technology
Ben Boekeman – Boekeman Machinery
Aidan Sinnot
Precision Ag in Practice
Joel Kelly (grower New Norcia)
Adapting Precision Ag with Purpose
Mike Ashworth (UWA)
Weeds are patchy: Can we use Precision Ag for better weed management?
John Young (grower Calingiri)
Turning research into revenue
Matt Upton and Bryan Cale
Swarmbot and Weedit
Bindi Isbister
Getting ready for automation: Building the foundations for success
Alec Wiles Ironstone Ag and Harry Slarke (grower Lake Grace)
Seed Smith rate controller
Ceri Coetzer and Brad Jones (grower Tammin)
Whole farm process from decision making to action
Practical Information You Can Take Home
Technology is changing rapidly across broadacre farming.
Autosteer, controlled traffic, precision seeding, variable-rate applications, machine automation, cameras, sensors, telematics, artificial intelligence and data management are becoming part of everyday farming.
But technology only has value if it improves your bottom line.
Throughout the conference, speakers will focus on practical, real-world experiences, not theory or sales hype.
You’ll leave with ideas you can use on your own farm and a clearer understanding of where technology can improve productivity, reduce costs and increase profitability.
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Discounted accommodation
The Novotel Langley have a discounted rate for people attending the conference, so follow the link below to book.
Learn From Farmers Like You
One of the biggest strengths of WANTFA has always been farmers learning from other farmers and this conference continues that tradition.
Every session will finish with expert panel discussions where you can ask the questions that matter to your business.
Whether it’s machinery compatibility, GPS accuracy, software, finance, servicing, data ownership or future technology, you’ll have access to experts who can provide practical answers.
Build Your Network
The conference also provides plenty of opportunities to catch up with fellow growers, researchers, machinery dealers and industry professionals.
Some of the best ideas don’t come from presentations, they come from conversations over morning tea, lunch or dinner with people facing the same challenges.
- Early bird discount – Standard tickets $295 inc GST
- If booked before Thurs 10th Sept @ 5pm
- Standard tickets $395 incl GST
- WANTFA members $265 incl GST
Why Attend?
- If you’re wondering whether new technology is worth the investment
- If you want to reduce operating costs and improve efficiency
- If you’re planning your next machinery purchase
- If you’re already using precision agriculture but want to get more out of it
- Or if you simply want to stay ahead of where farming is heading
Then this conference is for you.
Come along, ask questions, challenge the experts and hear from growers who have already been down the path.
Technology will continue to change agriculture.
The real opportunity is learning how to turn that technology into more profit for your farming business.
We look forward to seeing you in Perth this September.
David Minkey
Executive Officer, WANTFA
Clint Della Bosca
Chair, WANTFA
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Get in touch
Graeme Currie
Marketing Manager
+61 427 223 395
graeme.currie@wantfa.com.au