Training and Demonstration of PA in Practice

Author: Nicole Dimos

Trials Underway An important learning method in the uptake of PA adoption is to trial the technology yourself. Working with Farming Systems Groups, we organised a number of crop walks mid-season to view these trials, witheach region identifying its own local issue.. Results from Year 1 are currently being completed. To view the results, click on the trial within the region. *Please note, these reports are currently being reviewed and are in DRAFT phase. Not all reports are available, and will be continuously uploaded. Due to the difficult harvest, many trial reports provide limited results. NSW South Australia Victoria CWFS - Using lime and chicken litter to address low yields on sandy soils - Variable Rate N LEADA BCG - Paddock demonstration: Up front nitrogen - Paddock demonstration: Starter fertiliser - Variety X plant density X nitrogen X time of Sowing (2 trials) Farmlink (2 trials within link) - P & N identified paddock zones EPARF VIC MSF Riverine Plains -Phosphorus Fertiliser trial UNFS Riverine Plains - crop reflectance and nitrogen requirement   YP ASG (2 trials within link) - Variable Rate P & N SFS - pH mapping and potash -Evaluating soil and pH mapping   SA MSF - N application and NDVI - Nutrient type and rate     Upper SE  - VR fertiliser - VR Phosphorus     Hart - Weed Seed Rates - VR Phosphorus   Interested in doing a trial? Download a copy of the trials protocol and start seeing the effects of PA on your farm. PA Adoption Survey SPAA is keen to collect information on your PA adoption use. Information collected in this important survey will assist us in tailoring training activities for your region. It's quick and simple and won't take up too much of your time. Download it now! Have we seen you at our Workshops? SPAA has provided information on setting up your header to collect yield maps this harvest and getting VR ready. We covered topics including; Data card management Paddock descriptors Sensors (flow and moisture) Calibration GPS signals Cleaning maps Developing prescription maps Uploading to your controller Thanks to all the farmers who bought their machines along to the workshops. So far we've impacted over 200 landholders with first hand view of where to look for sensors and switches to look out for in setting up our machines. Thanks also to John Deere, Case IH and New Holland for providing technical expertise at these workshops. Training for Graingrowers now in 3 states Continuing with a move toward Precision Agriculture, SPAA's new project now means that even more landholders and agronomist can learn about PA. This new project will work with Farming Systems Groups from Victoria and New South Wales. We welcome participants from BCG, Riverine Plains, Farmlink and CWFS to our project. In addition we continue towork with our South Australian Farming System Group partners including LEADA, EPARF, YPASG, Hart Field Site group, UNFS, MSFP and ABA (South East). SPAA Membership Did you know that your SPAA membership invites you to attend all three Grower Group activities in your local area. Click here to download your membership form and get involved in our project and get the most from this project. Learn all the information you need to make Precision Agriculture work for you on farm.

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