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• Mapping a Farm
• Introduction
• Driver for the Research
• Research Focus

Mapping a Farm

• Introduction to the Farmweb project
• Focus and objectives of the research
• Overview of the Nutrient Management Topic Package
• Instructions on the use of Farmweb in preparing a map of a property

Introduction

Delivering spatial information for improved management of individual farms, entire landscapes and sub-regions is critical for productivity improvement, land and water management and to support farm extension activities.

Driver for the Research

As part of the Department of Economic Development, Jobs, Transport and Resources (DEDJTR) on-line initiatives the FarmWeb 2.0 project will design, deploy and evaluate a web 2.0 spatial mapping and data management program to enable farmers to improve productivity while reducing their environmental impact. Agricultural industries are coming under increased external scrutiny from customers and regulators to demonstrate environmental compliance. Over the last decade DEDJTR has taken the lead in investigating the link between on-farm actions, productivity and environmental outcomes.

Research Focus

The initial focus of this work will be applications in the Dairy industry. DEDJTR will work collaboratively with Murray Goulburn Cooperative (MGC) Ltd to develop, trial and deploy a FarmWeb 2.0 on-line mapping and nutrient management tool with their farmers. The developed systems will aim to provide a two way flow of data between government, industry and farmers/landholders.