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A smart agriculture information system delivering research data for adoption by the Australian grains industry

Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: Online Farm Trials (OFT) is a bespoke online information system providing current and historical grains trials research data and information in Australia. It represents a technology that supports smart agriculture by supporting discoveries in the data. Its impact on users has been established by supporting industry knowledge and decision making and leading to improved work practices. The aim of this research is to identify the industry contribution of OFT, and to explore the drivers, barriers and opportunities of the system for ongoing longevity and meeting the data needs of users for the Australian the grains and cropping sector. In-depth, semi-structured interviews were conducted with leaders and innovators from the agriculture industry (n = 16). Thematic analysis of the qualitative data reveals widespread value of OFT as an important resource for accessing important industry-dedicated, current and historical research trials data. Barriers to adoption were identified and included lack of completeness of data and industry wide awareness. Opportunities for the consolidation and expansion of the data, together with improved industry awareness, are essential to improving industry-wide uptake and adoption. Five key learnings were identified in the research that has benefit for the industry, and consideration for the adoption of technology in smart agriculture and which document the importance of functionality, audience, completeness of information/data, consideration of new technologies and the promotion of the system supported by real world examples that encourage usage and adoption.
DOI: 10.1016/j.atech.2024.100610
Language: English
Subfield: Plant Science
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $1,800
OpenAlex ID: W4403632865
FWCI: 0.892
Cites: 32
Cited by: 4
Related to: 10