Unmanned Aerial Treatment for Fire Ant Suppression Taskforce (FAST)
Department of Primary Industries · Awarded contract
AwardedUnmanned Aerial Treatment for Fire Ant Suppression Taskforce (FAST)
Awarded 26 Jun 2025
About
The Department of Primary Industries awarded a contract to Lyon Ag Pty Limited for unmanned aerial treatment of the Fire Ant Suppression Taskforce (FAST).
The contract, valued at AUD 341,597.83, was procured through an open method.
Source record1/17 Hawker Rd, Tamworth NSW 2340
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