EM38 mapping on MAC – farm approach

2010

Research organisations

Trial details

Researcher(s) Linden Masters (SARDI)
Peter Treloar (Precision Ag Services)
Year(s) 2010
Contributor SARDI Minnipa Agricultural Centre
Trial location(s) Minnipa, SA
EM38 mapping on MAC – farm approach locations
Aims

Previous work in the Mallee has shown the EM38 technology has benefited farm profit. On that basis we have commenced a demonstration on the Minnipa Agricultural Centre to validate previous Mallee outcomes.

Key messages
  • EM38 is a valuable component in building variable rate technology (VRT) maps.
  • Yield maps record what happens, not why it happens.
  • EM38 mapping aids understanding of plant available water.
  • Soil testing is essential for good decision making for different zones.
Lead research organisation South Australian Research and Development Institute
Host research organisation N/A
Related program Eyre Peninsula Farming Systems
Acknowledgments

Michael Wells for initial mapping and interpretation. Mark Klante, MAC Farm Manager, for supporting the process.


Other trial partners Not specified
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Method

Crop type None: No crop specified
Treatment type(s)
  • Management systems : Precision Agriculture
Trial type Article/commentary
Trial design Not applicable

Minnipa 2010

Sow date Not specified
Harvest date Not specified
Plot size Not specified
Plot replication Not specified
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Trial source data and summary not available
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Observed trial site soil information
Trial site soil testing
Not specified
Soil conditions
Trial site Soil texture
Minnipa, SA Not specified
Derived trial site soil information
Australian Soil Classification Source: ASRIS
Trial site Soil order
Minnipa, SA Calcarosol
Soil Moisture Source: BOM/ANU
Average amount of water stored in the soil profile during the year, estimated by the OzWALD model-data fusion system.
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Climate

Derived climate information

No observed climate data available for this trial.
Derived climate data is determined from trial site location and national weather sources.

Minnipa SA

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Some data on this site is sourced from the Bureau of Meteorology

SILO weather estimates sourced from https://www.longpaddock.qld.gov.au/silo/
Jeffrey, S.J., Carter, J.O., Moodie, K.B. and Beswick, A.R. (2001). Using spatial interpolation to construct a comprehensive archive of Australian climate data , Environmental Modelling and Software, Vol 16/4, pp 309-330. DOI: 10.1016/S1364-8152(01)00008-1.

Trial report and links

2010 trial report



Trial last modified: 10-09-2019 15:18pm AEST