path to autonomy
A Grain automate project
Grain Automate Initiative
Boekeman Machinery is proud to partner with the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) on the Grain Automate initiative—a five-year, $35 million program designed to fast-track the adoption of machine automation, autonomy, and digital technologies in the Australian grains industry.
As part of this collaboration, we will host events and trials to support local growers in integrating on-farm automation, providing key stepping stones toward full autonomy. On this page, we will share insights from these events, trial results, and practical guidance to help growers navigate the path to autonomy.
Grain Automate is a GRDC initiative, funded on behalf of Australian grain growers, to drive innovation and efficiency through automation.
Are You Ready For Autonomy?
When we talk about automation, the first thought is often robots. However, autonomy in farming doesn’t start with robotics—it begins with core processes and practices that improve efficiency and prepare your farm for more advanced precision agriculture solutions.
The five key steps on the pathway to autonomy are:
- Engage, Integrate and Coordinate Precision Technology
- Farm Management and Consolidation
- Synchronising and Optimising Autonomous Systems
- Supervised Autonomy
- Full Autonomy
Each of these steps should be regularly revisited to maximise your ability to adopt and benefit from automation.
To assess your farm’s readiness, the GRDC Grain Automate Program has teamed up with AgriKnowHow and SPAA to develop an Autonomy Readiness Self-Evaluation. This tool provides:
- A personalised autonomy readiness score.
- Insights into areas where you are well-prepared.
- Recommendations on where further improvements can be made
There’s no right or wrong score—the goal is to align automation with your farm’s needs and priorities. Your results will also contribute to GRDC’s efforts in advancing automation solutions for Australian grain growers.
In Partnership With GRDC
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Grain Automate Initiative
Boekeman Machinery is proud to partner with the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) on the Grain Automate initiative—a five-year, $35 million program designed to fast-track the adoption of machine automation, autonomy, and digital technologies in the Australian grains industry.
As part of this collaboration, we will host events and trials to support local growers in integrating on-farm automation, providing key stepping stones toward full autonomy. On this page, we will share insights from these events, trial results, and practical guidance to help growers navigate the path to autonomy.
Grain Automate is a GRDC initiative, funded on behalf of Australian grain growers, to drive innovation and efficiency through automation.
Are You Ready For Autonomy?
When we talk about automation, the first thought is often robots. However, autonomy in farming doesn’t start with robotics—it begins with core processes and practices that improve efficiency and prepare your farm for more advanced precision agriculture solutions.
The five key steps on the pathway to autonomy are:
- Engage, Integrate and Coordinate Precision Technology
- Farm Management and Consolidation
- Synchronising and Optimising Autonomous Systems
- Supervised Autonomy
- Full Autonomy
Each of these steps should be regularly revisited to maximise your ability to adopt and benefit from automation.
To assess your farm’s readiness, the GRDC Grain Automate Program has teamed up with AgriKnowHow and SPAA to develop an Autonomy Readiness Self-Evaluation. This tool provides:
- A personalised autonomy readiness score.
- Insights into areas where you are well-prepared.
- Recommendations on where further improvements can be made
There’s no right or wrong score—the goal is to align automation with your farm’s needs and priorities. Your results will also contribute to GRDC’s efforts in advancing automation solutions for Australian grain growers.
In Partnership With GRDC
