The opportunities for NBN to make a difference to rural and regional Australia was discussed at the recent National Economic Development Conference (“NEDC2011 The Digital Economy”) held in Adelaide. Precision Agriculture is set to play a big role in Australia’s NBN-enabled farming future. Presentations included BROADBAND IN BUSINESS, SMART FARMS (presented by UNE-PARG’s David Lamb), HEALTH SECTOR APPLICATIONS and eHEALTH IN COMMUNITIES, DIGITAL LIBRARIES and eLEARNING, NEW BUSINESS MODELS, and DELIVERING REGIONAL SERVICES.
A copy of all presentations, including the SMART Farm presentation, is available at http://www.edaustralia.com.au/content.php?id=1006
