Research on agricultural data exchange: boosting industry innovation

Charles Sturt researchers, including Dr. Michael Bewong, Dr Ryan Ip, Professor Yeslam Al-Saggaf, Professor Branka Krivokapic-Skoko, Professor Zahid Islam, Mr Jonathon Medway, Associate Professor Cliff Lewis, Basharat Ali and Ella Dixon have unveiled a study on the Australian Agricultural Data Exchange (AADX) initiative, highlighting its potential to transform the agricultural technology sector. The research explores the benefits and challenges of a national data-sharing approach. The findings indicate that while there is a strong incentive for data sharing, concerns about trust, data management, and storage need to be addressed.

The AADX initiative aims to enhance existing data-sharing practices, offering significant benefits in biosecurity, traceability, governance and market access. By fostering a secure and efficient data-sharing culture, the initiative supports the digitalisation of agriculture, meeting environmental, ethical, and consumer demands for sustainable produce. This research underscores the importance of data exchange in driving innovation and efficiency in the agricultural industry.