Tesla turns its attention of Australian farmers

Global tech giant, Tesla has pitched its products to Australian farmers for the first time.

At an Agribusiness Australia event in Melbourne, Tesla told farmers that its battery storage technology could move them beyond food and fibre and into food, fibre and energy production.

The company's Nick Carter said solar power and storage was competing against diesel as an energy source but it did provide more options for farmers.

"The history of innovation in Australia is really impressive," he said.

Read the ABC Rural story - “Next generation farming power: Tesla speaks to farmers at Melbourne event.”