Creating a game = fun Researching for it, not so much

I took on the role of being in charge of the research and development of our game, "food forecast" and all I can say is that it is BO-RING. It's interesting to know the health benefits of eating different vegetables, but when you are researching 12 vegetables at a time over a course of 3 hours, it tends to be monotonous. We all know that vegetables are loaded with vitamins and minerals that are essential for immunity and weight loss, and going over each individual veggie and the included nutrients becomes quite daunting.
I've also found some slight difficulty in designating a crop to a specific season, when certain ones are grown in two different seasons. When I took on the job, I thought it would be more cut and dry but I'm learning that isn't the case. Thus far, I've completed my research on 12 spring vegetables, and I am now working on the summer ones. I'm not sure when all of the research needs to be completed, however I'm trying to get it done in a timely manner, so my team will have more to work with. I wish it were more exciting and fun, but in any job or position, it won't always be.