About Us

The UNE SMART Farms are a valuable resource enabling UNE researchers and their industry and community partners to conduct world-class activities that encompass Sustainable, Manageable, Accessible, Rural Technologies (SMART).

The farms support a range of disciplines including natural and agricultural ecosystems, livestock, pastures, precision agriculture and zoology, offering researchers and postgraduates the space, environment and facilities to partner with industry and solve real-world problems. The SMART Farms also provide the context for problem-based experiential learning for undergraduates and for community activities. To have these wonderful resources located just minutes from the UNE campus is a major strength for those working and studying at UNE.

Made up of eight properties covering 3,655 hectares, the UNE SMART Farms are a diverse and valuable resource for teaching and research. With the exception of Tullimba, the farms are located close to the main UNE campus, allowing easy access for research and teaching activities. Tullimba is located 40km west of Armidale.

Our Researchers

Many researchers across multiple disciplines, but particularly in the Faculty of Science, Agriculture, Business and Law utilise the SMART Farms for a range of projects.

Find out more about some of our key researchers and their areas of interest.

Contact Us

If you'd like to learn more about the UNE SMART Farms, or if you are interested in deploying technologies on the farms or in supporting this initiative some other way, please contact us