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There is a lot of duplication of work going on around manufacturers’ data. Could SFT develop a central database to gather this data for schools?

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There is a lot of duplication of work going on around manufacturers’ data. Could SFT develop a central database to gather this data for schools?

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This is a real challenge and we are aware that work is being duplicated as everyone collects data from manufacturers. SFT does not have the resources to develop and maintain a comprehensive database of product specifications. However, we will talk to stakeholders about the possibility of developing some sort of consortium to achieve this. Some of the nutrient analysis software providers have arrangements with manufacturers and suppliers, so that product specifications can be added into the database that schools access.