Assessing Global Automation Technologies for Labour Efficiency in Citrus
Tender ID: 623498
Tender Details
Tender Description
Overview
Hort Innovation is seeking a suitably qualified, experienced and capable delivery partner for the project: Assessing Global Automation Technologies for Labour Efficiency in Citrus (AS26001).
About
Horticulture Innovation Australia (Hort Innovation) is a not-for-profit, grower-owned Research and Development Corporation (RDC) for Australia's $17 billion horticulture industry. Hort Innovation invests around $170 million in research and development (R&D) and marketing programs annually to provide benefit to industry and the wider community.
Objectives
The objectives of the investment are to:
- Identify and assess global automation and mechanisation technologies that can reduce labour requirements in citrus, while also considering opportunities relevant to apples, pears, avocados, summerfruit, mangoes and table grapes
- Undertake a targeted international study tour to leading countries, technology providers and commercial horticultural operations to evaluate commercially deployed automation and mechanisation solutions and capture insights into their application and adoption
- Evaluate the suitability of identified technologies for Australian production systems and develop pathways for local demonstration, validation and industry adoption
Instructions to Tenderers
Hort Innovation has prepared a Request for Proposal (RFP) document that provides background information, outlines the scope of services, the procurement process and the information required from interested parties.
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