Sector Specific Tech Journeys

Seeds are manually selected based on yield and taste preference using grower experience and best available data.

Diseases are identified by visual inspection and addressed with blanket spraying.

Weeds and pests are controlled through uniform application of pesticides and herbicides across the paddock.

Fertiliser is applied using known removal rates and seasonal schedules, and irrigation is controlled manually.

Yields are estimated post-harvest using manual counting, sampling, and extrapolation.

Produce is graded manually using visual inspection by workers and sorted by hand.

Produce shipments are tracked with paper-based consignment notes and manual updates.

Farm performance is reviewed in set periods, mostly using spreadsheets or some farm management tools. Data may be stored and tracked, but often in separate files and disconnected from other sources, records and analytical tools.

Sustainability data is collected manually and reported periodically, with limited measurement accuracy.

Breeding bulls are selected manually based on extensive data and farmer expertise, with pregnancy checks conducted visually or manually.

Pasture quality is managed through manual soil testing and irrigation scheduling. Inputs are bought and used based on farm observations.

Animal health is monitored and marked visually, and cows are drafted manually.

Cows are milked manually in a herringbone or rotary system, with periodic herd testing performed in a lab.

Milk is sampled and then transferred to milk tankers that then are transported to the processors for processing.

Milk is processed using conventional standardisation, pasteurisation, and homogenisation equipment.

Products are packaged, labelled, and quality-checked manually before storage and transport.

Products are stored in cold storage and distributed to retailers based on fixed schedules.

Sustainability performance is considered and tracked through manual assessments and calculations.

Water sources are checked manually by driving around the property; irrigation is managed manually or on timers.

Breeding stock is purchased based on visual traits, stud reputation, and availability.

Animals and pastures are monitored by driving around paddocks to visually check their location and condition.

Animals are assessed visually and weighed by mustering into yards periodically.

Animals are finished to a target weight, sometimes based on visual assessment.

Inventory of livestock is tracked manually and may not reflect real-time locations or readiness for processing.

Livestock trading decisions are based on on-farm conditions and manual price checks with stock agents and visual assessments.

Farm performance is mostly managed and reported manually, and through separate tools or platforms, often limiting visibility of operations.

Environmental impact is considered, often through manual records, with limited access to market opportunities.

Site selection is based on manual tests or gut feel due to sometimes limited data. Initial plantings tend not to use environmental buffers like protected cropping systems (PCS)

Canopy management is performed manually by sight, with irrigation and fertigation scheduled and controlled by growers without microclimate integration.

Pest and disease monitoring is recorded, and spraying is scheduled and applied manually across the farm.

Crop performance is assessed visually and through sampling, with basic soil and weather measurements taken manually.

Harvest data is tracked and picking is performed primarily manually, with high reliance on manual labour.

Harvested fruit is graded and packed manually based on individual assessment.

Distribution records are paper-based, with basic consignment notes and limited cold chain tracking.

Farm management is paper-based with limited integration of production, labour, and financial data.

Sustainability efforts are tracked manually and reported periodically, with limited ability to verify or monetise credentials.

Varieties are selected based on historical data to optimise primarily for yield and taste preference. There may also be some consideration for climate resilience or pest tolerance.

Pests, diseases, and water stress are detected through visual inspection and addressed reactively.

Pesticides, fungicides, and herbicides are applied uniformly across the vineyard.

Irrigation and nutrient application schedules are based on historical patterns and manual soil checks.

Harvest timing is determined manually using sampling and taste assessment, leading to variability in quality.

Grapes are sorted and graded manually using visual checks by workers. The fermenting and ageing process manually monitored.

Grape consignments are tracked using paper-based or basic manual record-keeping.

Vineyard performance is reviewed infrequently using seasonal or annual reports.

Environmental impact is measured occasionally with limited data on water, chemical, or carbon use.