From the paddock to the cloud

By Jennifer McKee

In today's fast-paced world, embracing technology has become essential for industries to thrive, and the Australian agriculture industry is no exception. 

Digital record keeping in agriculture is a game-changer, allowing growers and producers to replace cumbersome paper-based systems with user-friendly, cloud-based solutions. By adopting these modern tools, staff can complete records in the paddock or shed, with access to their information at their fingertips, making data management faster, accurate, and more accessible.

 

By centralising all critical farm data and records, digital forms and checklists ensure that farmers have easy access to essential information at any given time. This streamlined approach simplifies the audit preparation process by ensuring that all necessary documents and data are readily available, which in turn eliminates the stress involved in searching through stacks of paperwork, often hidden away in gloveboxes or back pockets. Comprehensive features such as digital forms, task assignment, document management and inventory that can now be accessed through modern online platforms enable farmers to maintain accurate and up-to-date records for a range of purposes including compliance for food safety, market access, biosecurity, workplace health and safety, and government regulations.

 

This level of organisation not only ensures compliance with industry regulations but also contributes to better decision-making and operational efficiency. As a result, farmers can focus more on the core aspects of their work, reducing stress levels and fostering a healthier work-life balance.

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