SPAA Conversations with Farmers
Agricultural practice change with PA early adopters.
The agricultural sector sees SPAA as a trusted source of PA information, and the production of case studies leads to new knowledge, on-going support and highlights the importance of these tools as part of their business and continues to create a network for farmers and the private sector to work together and share knowledge. Popularity demonstrated a need to learn about PA tools and technologies through shared experiences. SPAA revisited ten pioneers who shaped the organisation through technology implementation to update grain growers on how PA continues (or not) play a role in their farming success.
The key features of each case studies were the tried and tested experiences, where SPAA profiled successful adoptors of the “said” innovations. Each case studies included top tips and advise, how they overcame challenges and common issues and what drives them to continue in their PA journeies.
The booklet features ten case studies across a range of topics, of innovations where farmers felt the information was too over-whelming or possibly not easy to attain.
Case Study 10 - Allen Buckley |
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Case Study 9 - Leigh Bryan |
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Natural approach to the adoption of PA tools After pioneering no-till farming in the Mallee over 25 years ago, Allen Buckley is now looking to retire. However, PA adoption has always been an important part of his business. |
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Tailoring the farm by soil type Being able to adjust inputs to suit the varying soil types across their property has helped the Bryan family farm more efficiently and increase overall yields. |
Case Study 8 - Andrew Sargent |
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Case Study 7 - Tristan Baldock |
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PA data improves yields Reduced costs and improved yields are the focus for the Sargent family, who currently use yield and pH mapping to make effective on-farm management decisions. |
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Reaping efficiency rewards with PA adoption It pays to be at the front of change for the Baldock family, who are currently utilising yield and protein mapping to identify soil shortfalls on their Eyre Peninsula property. |
Case Study 6 - Kym I'Anson |
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Case Study 5 - Robin Schaefer |
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PA used to improve soils On-the-go pH mapping has formed an integral part of Kym and Katie I’Anson’s Mid North business while also playing a critical role in improving soils. |
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PA benefits shine with scale Setting up collaborative farm Bulla Burra with the Gladigau family in 2009 gave Robin and Rebecca Schaefer the scale to further explore PA technologies |
Case Study 4 - Mark Branson |
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Case Study 3 - Brendon Johns |
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International study highlights PA value A Nuffield Scholarship equipped Mark Branson with the knowledge required to further explore PA technologies on his farm. |
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PA tools ‘money in the pocket’ The adoption of precision agriculture technology has enabled Brendon and Denise Johns’ business to expand, streamline efficiencies and increase profitability. |
Case Study 2 - Stephen Paddick |
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Case Study 1 - Peter Kuhlmann |
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Paddock mapping lifts yield Over a decade of yield mapping combined with satellite NDVI imagery and soil testing has helped Stephen Paddick to identify problem saline areas on his farm and treat them accordingly. |
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Efficiency gains the aim on PA adoption Eyre Peninsula farmer Peter Kuhlmann was quick to recognise the improvements in efficiency precision agriculture tools gave him when he first adopted guidance and autosteer almost two decades ago. |
These case studies were supported by the Society of Precision Agriculture Australia through funding from the South Australian Grain Industry Trust Fund as part of project SPAA118 – Conversations with Farmers: Agricultural Practice Change with the “PA-Early Adopters”
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