The Australian dairy industry is currently experiencing a revolutionary shift from the ideas of digitalisation to the actual adoption of these ideas along the supply chain.  It is critical that the industry realises this opportunity to its utmost potential and integrates technological uptake faster than international competitors. We have over 6000 dairy producers in our KG2 farmer database whom we regularly engage in the digital conversation and they know that implementing all elements of this digital revolution is easier said than done. Technology can add value to the Australian dairy industry The Precision to Decision Agriculture Project (P2D) which included Dairy Australia and funding from the Federal Government estimated that the dairy industry would be transformed by digital technology to the extent of $497 million or 15 per cent of its current Gross Value of Production (GVP). The findings from the P2D papers not only illustrate an important first step towards the process of industry wide adoption and adaptation but also demonstrates the valuable nature of benchmarking data to enhance profitability by capitalising on opportunities created by digital agriculture and big data. Opportunities and limitations of digital Australian agriculture At KG2 we know that “digital” doesn’t just cover information technology … Continue reading Is Australian Dairy Going Digital?