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The implications of digital agriculture and big data

Farm Policy Journal - Special P2D Edition

The Autumn 2018 Farm Policy Journal addresses how much digital technology will transform agriculture, the likely benefits and disadvantages of these technologies and the issues the sector must address to effectively implement a digital strategy. Papers included in this edition are abridged versions of the project reports produced for the Accelerating Precision Agriculture to Decision Agriculture (P2D) research program.

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Opening the GATE: Moving R&D into the future

The GATE is a collaborative research and technology site specifically designed to cultivate and develop agtech ideas, and fast-track development to increase productivity. Providing a unique opportunity for agtech developers to access DPI R&D expertise and collaborate with technology providers, business services and investors to create commercialised products for the agricultural sector.

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Precision to Decision Agriculture (P2D) project

The Accelerating Precision Agriculture to Decision Agriculture (P2D) project worked with producers from a range of agricultural industries to establish the best ways to remove current barriers to digital agriculture and how data use can deliver the biggest returns to the property gate.

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Using agricultural land for utility-scale photovoltaic solar electricity generation

The renewable energy sector in Australia is experiencing unprecedented levels of investment, and this presents a unique opportunity for the national economy and for communities in regional Australia. Environmental impacts are minimal and community benefits can accrue from both large- and utility-scale solar projects, such as jobs and regional investment.

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