Implementation

While AgGateway values the development and use of eBusiness standards and databases highly, one of the primary purposes for the organization to exist is to help enable AgGateway Members to implement those eBusiness technologies.  In order to realize the benefits of membership in AgGateway, members must be actively using and implementing the standards.

Using Projects for Implementation

Over the years, we have learned that companies can often reduce implementation costs significantly by joining together in "implementation projects" rather than trying to implement with trading partners one by one.  For that reason, AgGateway sponsors and supports implementation projects by providing project coordination, communications, and other administrative functions for the projects.  Projects are typically initiated by Industry Segment Councils.

Recently Completed AgGateway Projects

AgGateway has recently completed the CNC (Crop Nutrient Connectivity), and SC (Seed Connectivity) projects.  More information can be found about these projects under 'Project Links' to the right.

Current AgGateway Projects 

April 2009:  3 new project charters have been approved by their Councils:  Crop Nutrient Council's - XML Remittance Project; Crop Protection Council's - Product Cost Information Project; and the Feed Council's Enhanced Feed Connectivity Project.

July 2009:  The Seed Council has approved the RFID Project charter.

September 2009:  The Seed Council has approved the GermPlasm and Trait Reporting Project (will also include Seed Treatment Reporting).

Updates on each of these current projects may be found in the 'Project Links' section

 Future AgGateway Projects Ideas

AgGateway councils and project teams having discussions of what are some of the ideas for new projects.  To view those ideas click on Future AgGateway Project Ideas.

How to initiate an AgGateway Project

AgGateway has developed a process to initiate a segment or industry project.  Click on Initate a Project for more information.