Riverine Plains Blog

Key messages

• using apps with the ability to integrate with other farm hardware and software can save time inputting data and provide decision making benefits
• yield maps can often be hard for farmers to access in time to make management decisions; apps such as Bayer’s FieldView can help solve this by providing live, remotely accessed, and shareable data via a cloud-based system
• local farmers that tested the FieldView app liked its ability to map farming operations, and that results were available in real time; the high level of data collection can also be integrated with other management software systems for further business insights and planning for upcoming seasons

Key messages

• the 3G network is being switched off in 2024 in favour of 4G and 5G networks
• on-farm electronic devices that rely on 3G technology will need to be upgraded to continue functioning
• there will be costs involved in upgrading, so it’s important to be prepared and know where to get assistance

This week’s blog has been contributed by Riverine Plains Premier Partner, IK Caldwell AGnVET

Key messages

• yield data and mapping can help grain growers understand factors driving profitability
• accurate, ‘clean’ yield data is essential for making good decisions post-harvest
• being prepared before harvest is critical to collecting more accurate yield data

Key messages

• optical spray technology can offer dramatic savings in chemical, diesel and labour use
• green-on-brown (fallow) and green-on-green (in-crop) technologies are proving themselves with Australian farmers and can have a fit for all cropping operations
• low-cost options are available, with drones also having the capability to map and spray weeds across large areas

Key messages:

• always have a clear purpose for collecting on-farm data and understand how it can be used to make decisions, for example informing fertiliser strategies, livestock breeding programs and soil amelioration
• good quality data is critical to making informed decisions
• ensure that you will be able to access your data, even when changing consultants or machinery suppliers