Project E: Enabling analytics for grain crop monitoring applications - High temporal and spatial resolution measures

PLEASE NOTE: The closing time for this procurement has been further extended to Friday 10 May 2019, 2:00pm ACT local time.

Project E: Enabling analytics for grain crop monitoring applications - High temporal and spatial resolution measures of plant available soil water (PAW).

This procurement is part of a tender consisting of five interrelated procurements. Applicants may apply for one, all or any combination of the ‘Enabling analytics for grain crop monitoring applications’ procurements listed. For further information visit: https://grdc.com.au/research/applying-and-reporting/current-procurement/open-tenders.

Plant available soil water (PAW) is a foundational data layer used to predict crop yield and guide many tactical and strategic decisions on-farm. Multiple tools and technologies are used to estimate PAW, each with their own limitations regarding cost, accuracy, precision, spatial, temporal and vertical resolution. The development of a unifying analytical framework for soil moisture prediction throughout a profile that integrates (where possible) the value of remote sensing products with water balance models, soil type classification systems (e.g. ASRIS), electro-magnetic soil surveys, in-situ measurements (i.e. soil moisture probes) and relevant agronomic data layers would be a key enabler for Australian grain growers and the broader Australian grains industry.

For full details on the ATM including outcome, outputs, evaluation critera, associated attachments and information on any Questions and Aswers relating to the ATM, visit: https://grdc.com.au/research/applying-and-reporting/current-procurement/open-tenders.