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Evaluating a remote sensing 'Time Series' approach for monitoring seasonal variability in tree health and yield forecasting in tea tree. logo
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Evaluating a remote sensing 'Time Series' approach for monitoring seasonal variability in tree health and yield forecasting in tea tree.

AgriFutures Australia

The project aimed to enhance farm decision-making through advanced remote sensing technology. Conducted by ATTIA, Farmacist, and the University of New England’s Applied Agricultural Remote Sensing Centre (AARSC), the project involved two participating growers whose farms were used as case studies.

Key achievements included the digitization of plantation boundaries and...

1 Jun 2021 - 1 Jun 2022

New South Wales, Australia

ATTIA Ltd

Western Australian Pork Producers Association Agtech Up-take Project logo
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Western Australian Pork Producers Association Agtech Up-take Project

AgriFutures Australia

The project aimed to facilitate the adoption of electronic data recording technologies among WA pork producers. The project focused on a variety of software options, including MetaFarms, Cloudfarms, PigPass, and the BCF Ultrasound app.

Key achievements of the project include:
  • Recruitment and Participation: ten farms, including a mix of large...

1 Jun 2021 - 9 May 2023

New South Wales, Australia

Western Australian Pork Producers Association Inc

Encouraging adoption of cost efficient, accurate moisture monitoring in the irrigated farming system. logo
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Encouraging adoption of cost efficient, accurate moisture monitoring in the irrigated farming system.

AgriFutures Australia

The project aimed to encourage the adoption of cost-efficient and accurate moisture monitoring in irrigated farming systems. The project assessed various soil moisture monitoring options, including tensiometers, gypsum blocks, and granular matrix sensors, both linked and unlinked to real-time monitoring systems. These technologies were evaluated for their cost, ease of...

1 Jun 2021 - 1 Jun 2022

New South Wales, Australia

Southern Growers Incorporated

Ag-Tech uptake project- enabling farmers to understand and utilize useful ag tech developments.  logo
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Ag-Tech uptake project- enabling farmers to understand and utilize useful ag tech developments.

AgriFutures Australia

The project aimed to enhance financial sustainability, productivity, and on-farm benefits for farmers by promoting the adoption of agricultural technologies. It focused on improving decision-making around timings, reducing and optimizing chemical usage, managing resistance, and enhancing water use efficiency through ag-tech solutions. The project also emphasized the use of NDVI...

1 Jun 2021 - 1 Jun 2022

New South Wales, Australia

Buckleboo Farm Improvement Group Incorporated

Digital viticulture technology for the Canberra Wine District logo
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Digital viticulture technology for the Canberra Wine District

AgriFutures Australia

The project aimed to demonstrate the application of precision agriculture technologies in viticulture.

The project involved several key activities, including a Producer Technology Workshop, the completion of individual technology uptake plans by participants, and a Group Technology trial. The VSCD purchased a DJI Phantom 4 drone with a Multispectral Camera...

31 May 2021 - 1 May 2023

New South Wales, Australia

Viticulture Society of the Canberra District Incorporated Association

Growers' skills and knowledge development of advanced digital irrigation telemetry monitoring technologies. logo
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Growers' skills and knowledge development of advanced digital irrigation telemetry monitoring technologies.

AgriFutures Australia

The project aimed to enhance the skills and knowledge of citrus growers in the Sunraysia region regarding advanced digital irrigation telemetry monitoring technologies. The project focused on addressing the challenges faced by growers in using and interpreting digital telemetry devices for irrigation management.

The project involved a series of five...

31 May 2021 - 31 May 2022

New South Wales, Australia

Sunraysia Citrus Growers Incorporated

Intensive Horticulture Advanced Technology Outreach and Adoption Program. logo
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Intensive Horticulture Advanced Technology Outreach and Adoption Program.

AgriFutures Australia

The project aimed to enhance the adoption of advanced agricultural technologies among vegetable growers in South Australia.

One of the primary activities was the Agtech Planning Event, which provided support and information to vegetable growers on implementing agtech on their properties. The workshop which was well-received by the industry with...

31 May 2021 - 31 May 2022

New South Wales, Australia

South Australian Growers Limited

Getting Connected with LoRaWAN logo
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Getting Connected with LoRaWAN

AgriFutures Australia

The project aimed to enhance the adoption and functionality of LoRaWAN technology among landholders in the Goondiwindi region. The project focused on addressing issues with previously deployed LoRaWAN systems and demonstrating the benefits of this technology through practical applications and community engagement.

One of the key activities was setting up...

29 May 2021 - 15 Aug 2022

New South Wales, Australia

Macintyre Ag Alliance

Skills and knowledge development of advanced telemetry enabled digital irrigation monitoring technologies. logo
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Skills and knowledge development of advanced telemetry enabled digital irrigation monitoring technologies.

AgriFutures Australia

The project aimed to enhance the skills and knowledge of citrus growers in the Riverina region regarding advanced digital irrigation telemetry monitoring technologies. It focused on addressing the challenges faced by growers in using and interpreting digital telemetry devices for irrigation management.

A total of 5 workshops attended by growers...

1 Jun 2021 - 1 Jun 2022

New South Wales, Australia

Griffith & District Citrus Growers Incorporated

Incorporating digital farming for improved productivity in the Upper North of South Australia. logo
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Incorporating digital farming for improved productivity in the Upper North of South Australia.

AgriFutures Australia

Currently, key barriers to on farm technology adoption in the Upper North of South Australia are confidence and perceived return on investment. There is a gap in the skills and knowledge to access and interpret readily available data for improved decision making. This project is designed to build confidence and...

31 May 2021 - 31 May 2022

New South Wales, Australia

Upper North Farming Systems