Land Watch opens new local base to meet growing demand for on-farm security nationwide

The official ribbon cutting.

Sunshine Coast-founded agtech business Land Watch Australia has officially opened its new purpose-built headquarters in Yandina, celebrating 10 years of innovation, growth, and support for Australian farmers.

The event brought together staff, partners, clients and community members to mark a major milestone for the family-owned business, which has grown from a backyard start-up to a national leader in on-farm security and connectivity solutions.

Founded by brothers John, Daniel and James Hill, Land Watch now employs more than 25 local staff and has recently expanded into the New Zealand market, with installation teams servicing every state and territory. The new headquarters, affectionately known as “The Shed,” provides expanded space for manufacturing, logistics, and technical support, helping the company meet growing demand from Australia’s farming sector.

 For John Hill, Co-founder and Chief Storyteller; the new unveiling represents the continued growth of the company as it aims to protect more of rural Australia, “This new HQ represents how far we’ve come and what’s still ahead. What started as an idea to help local farmers keep an eye on their properties has become a national (and international) business built on trust, innovation and Australian know-how. We’re proud to be investing back into the Sunshine Coast and creating jobs right here, at home, whilst also helping some of the most remote producers.

“Our success comes from staying connected to our customers and communities. Every camera or system we install helps protect livelihoods, and that’s something we never lose sight of.”

Special and Distinguished Guests: 
The event was attended by Federal Deputy Leader and member for Fairfax, The Hon Ted O’Brien, MP, Mr Marty Hunt, MP, Member for Nicklin, and Mayor, Rosanna Natoli, Sunshine Coast Council who each acknowledged the business’s contribution to local jobs and innovation.

 Since its beginnings 10 short years ago, Land Watch has delivered more than 3,000 cameras across the country, providing remote oversight for livestock, crops, and property management. The company’s rugged camera systems are designed for Australian conditions, offering peace of mind for producers and agribusiness operators working in some of the most isolated parts of the country.

 In  10 years of operation, Land Watch has covered some ground:

·  600,000km, and counting on the odometers of the Land Watch install fleet
• Across 6 dedicated install crews 
• Continued testing and researching new solutions mean 12 camera brands tried, but only 3 made the cut 
• 650 properties protected here in Australia
• Over 3000 cameras deployed
• And in 2025, in 2 countries - Land Watch recently set up shop in New Zealand, the first of its international outposts