Innovation and adoption of digital technologies in Australia’s horticulture sector: A review

Australia’s horticulture sector exports vegetables, herbs, nuts and fruits globally, particularly to Asian markets. This export market is worth about 3 billion dollar each year. However, the sector has been facing several challenges such as innovation and adoption of digital technologies relevant to both on-farm and off-farm management and securing seasonal labour. This paper reviews the digital technologies that can enhance the farm productivity and improve communication with thesupply chain actors and the customers. A combination of integrative and meta-analysis of the exiting literature has been used as the review method. This study found a range of technologies that are in use in Australia over the last thirty years in horticulture sector to improve productivity, increase export value and increase farm gate value. However, further innovation and adoption of digital technologies is required to make commodities more competitive in the international markets, particularly in the Asian markets.