Introducing Advanced 3D Soil Mapping Technology
OptiSoil is pleased to announce a collaborative effort led by the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) aimed at revolutionising soil management technology. This innovative project is developing state-of-the-art tools to create three-dimensional maps of plant-available water capacity (PAWC) and soil constraints, offering growers an advanced approach to understanding and managing soil variability.
Key Highlights:
- Collaborative Research: This project is a joint effort led by the University of Sydney in collaboration with PCT AgCloud, supported by GRDC, and involves contributions from precision agriculture consultants, agronomists, and grower groups across Australia.
- Advanced Soil Sensing: Using both electromagnetic and gamma radiometric sensors, detailed soil surveys are conducted to collect crucial data.
- Machine Learning Integration: By harnessing advanced machine learning techniques, the project integrates multiple geospatial data layers, including soil tests, yield maps, and climate data, to produce detailed 3D soil maps.
- Nationwide Sampling: The project includes targeted sampling from 75 diverse farms across Australia's grain-growing regions, ranging from small family farms to large corporate enterprises.
OptiSoil's involvement includes assisting with data collection and coordination alongside agronomists, precision agriculture consultants, and grower groups. This initiative moves beyond traditional 2D soil models, delving deeper into the full soil profile to uncover hidden factors impacting crop health and yield. The goal is to simplify the application of these advanced analytics on-farm, enabling precision agriculture consultants, agronomists, and growers to make more informed, profitable, and environmentally friendly soil management decisions.
For more detailed information on this innovative project, please read the GRDC document.
Stay tuned for updates as we continue to advance soil science and support sustainable farming practices.
