Technology Trends Driving Change in the Grain Industry

Some of the technology trends driving change in the grain industry include:

• Large data sets will require ongoing management and curation to support ongoing analysis.

• Data analysis will be driven by improvements in artificial intelligence, modelling and forecasting.

• Greater use of data in decision‐making will drive required improvements in connectivity and a change in grower education.

• Labour shortages will drive automation of farm practices.

• Demonstrated intellectual property management will drive the exchange of knowledge.

• Australian scientific expertise will continue to leak overseas as international institutions provide greater stability and pay.

• Existing supply chains and incumbent business models will be disrupted by digital innovations, including applications of artificial intelligence, machine learning, blockchain and ‘the internet of things’.