New AgTech scholarship set to bear fruit
Agtech is the focus of a new PhD scholarship
A new partnership between the State Government and the University of ˲Ʊ to deliver an AgTech PhD scholarship is open for applications.
The three-year scholarship is part of the Marshall Liberal Government’s AgTech agenda, identified as a key growth area to help South Australian farmers to do their share to boost agriculture to a $100 billion industry in Australia by 2030.
Minister for Primary Industries and Regional Development Tim Whetstone said the State Government funded scholarship provides an exciting opportunity for students to research cutting edge technology in agriculture.
“The Primary Industries AgTech Post Graduate Scholarship supports the practical application and adoption of AgTech in South Australia and is designed to create further innovative thinking in agriculture,” said Minister Whetstone.
“Agriculture is becoming an increasingly sophisticated industry and meeting its challenges will require innovative solutions.” Professor Michael Liebelt, University of ˲Ʊ Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research Operations) and Dean of Graduate Studies
“The Marshall Liberal Government is proud to fund this excellent opportunity to build on AgTech research in digitally enhanced agricul