V.DIG.0027 - Ag Tech ROI tool Deployment and Support
The difficulty in accurately evaluating the costs and benefits associated with agricultural technology has been a significant challenge in digital uptake across agriculture in Australia.
| Project start date: | 08 August 2024 |
| Project end date: | 23 March 2025 |
| Publication date: | 22 April 2025 |
| Project status: | Completed |
| Livestock species: | Grain-fed Cattle, Grass-fed Cattle, Sheep, Goat, Lamb |
| Relevant regions: | National |
Summary
This project supported the online deployment and maintenance of MLA’s AgTech ROI calculator.
Objectives
- Deployment and hyper care of MLA’s online version of its MVP AgTech ROI calculator tool.
- Authentication integration with MLA Auth0 system and deployment to MLA infrastructure.
- Integration of MLA development standards where required.
- Milestone reporting submitted to MLA.
Key findings
The MVP calculator is now part of the online services offered by Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA).
Benefits to industry
Adding this calculator to the MLA website allows producers across Australia to access it with anticipation that this will assist with adoption of ag-tech by increasing understanding of costs and benefits.
MLA action
MLA will continue to explore opportunities to further develop the AgTech ROI tool.
Future research
Successful deployment and uptake of this calculator is expected to lead to more functionalities being developed, such as a whole farm assessment planning tool to quickly assess the benefits of integration of various technology investments and systems.
More information
| Project manager: | John McGuren |
| Contact email: | reports@mla.com.au |
| Primary researcher: | KPMG Australia |
