This is the last chance for farm owners and managers to complete Grain Producers Australia’s 2025 Autonomous Farm Machinery Survey
Australian grain growers are being asked to help steer the future of on-farm automation, with Grain Producers Australia’s 2025 Autonomous Farm Machinery Survey closing on Friday November 28.
The national survey aims to capture how producers are using, testing and planning for autonomous equipment in the paddock.
This will ensure farmers lead the discussion on automation and robotics, shaping the policies, safety frameworks and investment priorities that will determine how these tools are adopted across the grains industry.
GPA says last year’s inaugural survey drew strong participation from growers across all major grain-growing regions.
“The 2024 survey results showed clear enthusiasm for automation’s potential to boost labour efficiency, safety and precision, but also highlighted challenges such as limited connectivity, high costs, uncertainty about safety responsibilities and gaps in service support,” the association says
This year’s questions look at what has changed and what support growers still need, with the survey building on GPA’s ongoing work to support grower-led adoption of new technology through the Code of Practice for Agricultural Mobile Field Machinery with Autonomous Functions in Australia.
Tractor and Machinery Association of Australia executive director Gary Northover says the results of the 2025 survey would help manufacturers and dealers deliver the next generation of automation safely and reliably.
“Our industry is working to deliver machines and technologies that are reliable, serviceable and compliant in Australian environments,” he says.
“Clear feedback from growers helps manufacturers prioritise features, service models and safety measures that remove barriers to adoption.”
Survey Responses will feed into an industry report to be shared with policymakers, manufacturers and grower groups to support consistent safety frameworks, workforce training and a clear national approach to autonomy in agriculture.
To complete the five-minute survey, visit https://survey.chi2.com.au/jfe/form/SV_5oQiKMiHfj5MxyC.