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On-farm trial: An invitation to experience Precision Agriculture

On-farm trial: An invitation to experience Precision Agriculture

Are you a forward-thinking farmer looking to improve productivity and profitability while also promoting environmental sustainability? If so, Beyond Bolac CAG, in collaboration with Precision Agriculture, invites you to participate in an exciting on-farm trial. The aim of this trial is to demonstrate how Precision Ag (PA) strategies can not only enhance your farm’s output but also contribute to the protection of natural assets like swamps.

What Does The Trial Involve?

The trial will encompass a comprehensive process that starts with an initial consultation and extends to the analysis of the first year’s yield data post amelioration. This journey includes the development of customised PA strategies, initial sampling and analysis, and the creation of variable rate amelioration strategies tailored to your farm.

We are looking for two cropping farmers to participate in this trial. The selected farmers will work closely with Precision Agriculture throughout the trial period to develop a customised PA journey tailored to their soil constraints and farming systems.

Eligibility Criteria

To be selected for this trial, you need to meet the following criteria:

- Have 200ha of land that includes some swampy areas available for the trial and be willing to work with Precision Agriculture to determine & implement appropriate PA strategies.
- Be willing to protect & manage natural assets (such as swamps, rivers, and grasslands) on your property.
- Be willing to promote the project and hold an on-site workshop to demonstrate your PA journey to others.
- Your property is primarily a cropping enterprise & located within the Beyond Bolac, Upper Hopkins, Upper Mt Emu Creek, or Panyyabbyr Landcare areas.
- Be available to participate in the trial from December 2023 through to June 2024.

Map of focus area for trial

Farms within the area highlighted green are eligible to submit an Expression of interest

How to Express Interest

If this opportunity sparks your interest, we encourage you to complete the Expression of Interest form. You can do this by clicking the link below and completing the form by Monday 13 Nov, 2023.

Cost and Funding

Don’t worry about the costs. All costs (valued at over $10,000 per farm) will be covered by funding received through Glenelg Hopkins CMA’s Our Catchment Our Communities program. This is a unique opportunity to experience the benefits of Precision Agriculture without any financial risk.

Express your interest here