This project was completed in January 2023. Read the final project report.
Suppliers of fresh produce need to make fast, significant, and complex decisions.
There are many complexities in supply and production planning in fresh produce systems with many variables to consider for accurate forecasting of yield, including changing weather patterns.
Australian green bean growers need to know when beans can be harvested and what is the likely yield. Managing green bean supply continuity is also important for enhancing brand reputation, value, and growth potential.
The project team created a dedicated green bean modelling tool, Grena-Bena for Mulgowie Farming Company by identifying and building on existing crop planting, yield, and location data.
The tool was then commercially tested and further refined throughout the 12 month hyper-care period.
The new on-line Grena-Bena, harvest date and yield prediction tool allows instant up-dating of every crop planting and location.
Weather variability that impacts potential yield and harvest date is immediately visible to the agronomy crop management team.
This has enhanced communication and oversight throughout the entire production line allowing staff to minimise any supply disruption impacts and maximise sales.
Innovation Manager, Food Agility CRC
Senior Horticulturist, Department of Agriculture and Fisheries Queensland
Associate Professor in Operations Research, Science and Engineering Faculty, School of Mathematical Sciences, Queensland University of Technology
Project Lead, Mulgowie Farming Company