THE Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) has partnered with leading Australian farm safety software developer AirAgri to fast-track farmers access to new technology to enhance on-farm safety.

AirAgri is a Mansfield-based agtech company committed to protecting farming families and their assets, developed by local brothers and farmers James and Paul Diamond.

In addition to the brothers' recent collaboration with the VFF the company has also received state recognition with Worksafe Victoria awarding AirAgri the coveted Worksafe Awards in 2023.

VFF vice-president Danyel Cucinotta said the partnership aims to reduce the overrepresentation of on-farm injury and death through the use of innovative technology.

“Farmers make up 14 per cent of all workplace fatalities, despite employing only two per cent of working Victorians," Mr Cucinotta said.

"That’s tragically someone’s dad, mother, family friend or loved one.

“We’re committed to ensuring our loved ones come home at the end of the day and one of the ways to do that is to harness the benefits of cutting-edge, on-farm technology.

“One of the biggest benefits of this technology is the ability for farmers to receive real-time alerts if something goes wrong. We sometimes work in remote areas for hours on end and if something goes wrong, time becomes critical.”

As part of the collaboration, VFF members gain access to heavily discounted tools, including:

• High-Resolution Digital Farm Maps: Enabling precise monitoring and management of farm operations;

• Property-Specific Weather Insights: Providing accurate, property specific weather forecasts to help farmers make informed decisions;

• Automated Lone-Worker Monitoring: Ensuring the safety of individuals working in remote and isolated environments through real-time monitoring and alerts.

AirAgri CEO James Diamond said the partnership signals a major step forward in ensuring the safety of Victorian farmers.

“Our partnership with the VFF marks a significant milestone in our journey to enhance farm safety," Mr Diamond said.

"We are committed to providing innovative solutions that protect farmers and their families and teams, and we look forward to working closely with the VFF to achieve this goal.”

More information regarding this partnership and more VFF Member offers can be found on the VFF website.