Projects
Digital labour management system adoption program for Tasmanian fruit producers
The project aimed to enhance the adoption of digital labour management systems among fruit producers. The project involved a series of activities, including workshops, follow-up discussions, online forums, and networking events, to support producers in making data-driven labour decisions.
The project began with an AgriTech workshop, which introduced participants to digital labour management systems. The workshop was attended by representatives from various producers with participants reporting that the workshop helped them better assess future investments and understand their needs for digital systems.
Following the workshop, Fruit Growers Tasmania's industry development officers conducted periodic follow-ups with producers to monitor the uptake of smart labour systems. These follow-ups revealed that growers adopted a range of systems, from proprietary third-party software to self-developed comprehensive management systems.
An online forum was held to discuss management strategies and digital tools for labour management. The forum included participants from various businesses with it receiving overwhelming positive feedback and growers requesting similar events in the future.
The project also featured a session on managing labour. These sessions focused on making effective data-driven labour decisions and incorporating technology into labour management practices. The conference was attended by 199 individuals, including growers, supply chain partners, and government representatives.
Overall, the project successfully supported Tasmanian fruit producers in evaluating, investing in, and transitioning to digital labour management systems. It helped build business confidence, fostered a willingness to embrace new technologies, and supported the ongoing security and profitability of participating businesses. The project also highlighted challenges in ag tech adoption, such as estimating return on investment and the importance of business scale.
The project began with an AgriTech workshop, which introduced participants to digital labour management systems. The workshop was attended by representatives from various producers with participants reporting that the workshop helped them better assess future investments and understand their needs for digital systems.
Following the workshop, Fruit Growers Tasmania's industry development officers conducted periodic follow-ups with producers to monitor the uptake of smart labour systems. These follow-ups revealed that growers adopted a range of systems, from proprietary third-party software to self-developed comprehensive management systems.
An online forum was held to discuss management strategies and digital tools for labour management. The forum included participants from various businesses with it receiving overwhelming positive feedback and growers requesting similar events in the future.
The project also featured a session on managing labour. These sessions focused on making effective data-driven labour decisions and incorporating technology into labour management practices. The conference was attended by 199 individuals, including growers, supply chain partners, and government representatives.
Overall, the project successfully supported Tasmanian fruit producers in evaluating, investing in, and transitioning to digital labour management systems. It helped build business confidence, fostered a willingness to embrace new technologies, and supported the ongoing security and profitability of participating businesses. The project also highlighted challenges in ag tech adoption, such as estimating return on investment and the importance of business scale.
