P.PSH.1354 - Building Digital Capability in Australian Agriculture
Digital technologies are rapidly changing the way we work, learn and live – accelerated by the exponentially rapid uptake of digital workflows brought about by the COVID pandemic.
| Project start date: | 09 December 2021 |
| Project end date: | 22 November 2023 |
| Publication date: | 09 February 2024 |
| Project status: | Completed |
| Livestock species: | Grain-fed Cattle, Grass-fed Cattle, Sheep, Goat, Lamb |
| Relevant regions: | National |
Summary
Identification of digital capability obstacles and opportunities in Australian agriculture can improve the cost-benefit ratio of investment aimed at improving technology adoption in the sector. This project will map and define agriculture-specific digital capability issues, within an iterative capability framework, through the lens of material P2D recommendations. This exercise will enable organisations to assess appropriate points for intervention to lift capability, and could potentially identify capabilities that are not yet being addressed but are needed for sectoral health, sustainability and growth.
Objectives
To assess agricultural digital capability within an iterative framework through the lens of material 'Accelerating Precision Agriculture to Decision Agriculture (P2D)' research project recommendations, to help relevant organisations and stakeholders target investment aimed at building capacity for a future-fit sector.
Key findings
The self-assessment results clearly showed that Australian farmers have a positive attitude to digital technology and the majority of participants recorded a sufficient level of capability to operate in a digital workplace. However, it was noted that as their overall ability increased the proportion of their score from ability reduced, indicating decreased confidence of increased knowledge in their limitations.
Benefits to industry
Identification of digital capability obstacles and opportunities in Australian agriculture can improve the cost-benefit ratio of investment aimed at improving technology adoption in the sector. The information presented in this report will enable organisations to assess appropriate points for intervention to lift capability, and to identify capabilities that are not yet being addressed but are needed for sectoral health, sustainability and growth.
MLA action
To deliver this new approach, MLA is asked to address the considerations from this project.
Future research
The overarching conclusion of this research is that a new approach is required. Specifically, an approach where human capability and digital requirements are placed at the center of investments in place of technology.
More information
| Project manager: | Amanda Burton-Taylor |
| Contact email: | reports@mla.com.au |
