The vision of SPAA is to be the leading advocate for precision agriculture in Australia.
What is PA? 'Information-rich agriculture. The use of yield maps, other spatial information and input-control technologies to better match agronomy to paddock variability. The aims are to increase profit and improve environmental management.’ GRDC PA Manual
Benefits of PA Increased efficiency of crop inputs Increased production from crop inputs Improved environmental management Increased profitability average $20/ha/year (McCallum and Robertson, 2008)
About SPAA Non-profit Membership based Open to anyone interested in PA Researchers Growers Agronomists Viticulturists PA companies Consultants
Activities e-News Field Days PA Training PA Grower Groups Precision Ag News EXPO’s and Conferences PA research & demonstration Publications: PA in Practice
Join SPAA Supporting the independent adoption of PA in Australia Member Benefits: Invitation and discount entry to all SPAA events Copies of all SPAA publications; Precision Ag News, e- News and PA in Practice Invitation to PA Grower Group meetings Reports on PA research and extension projects Invitation to PA training Access to the latest PA information and contacts through SPAA’s expanding network
Membership 2008/09 Full member $ incl. GST Associate member $66.00 incl. GST For persons who trade in the same primary production business as a full member Corporate Member $ incl. GST When joining 5 or more persons from the same business