SPAA Precision Ag and Vit EXPO

Location: South East - South Australia

This event is aimed at all growers: grain, wine grape, lucerne, irrigators, livestock, potato and horticulture from across the Mallee and South East of SA. The opportunity for sharing knowledge across industries about the latest in Precision Ag and Vit. To cross pollinate and learn from others experience. A wide range of international and local speakers will present information about the practical applications of PA and PV and the latest scientific developments.  The event will be held on Friday February 13th 2009 at the Keith Institute Heritage Street, Keith in the South East of South Australia Speakers   International key note speaker Dr Ian Yule from the New Zealand Centre for Precision Agriculture at Massey University Will present results of his research work in ‘Precision Irrigation’. Using Variable Rate Irrigation to control every sprinkler along the pivot has resulted in significant water savings of 25%. Rob Bramley, Principal Research Scientist, CSIRO David Lamb, Associate Professor, University of New England Hans Loder, Technical Officer - Wingara Wine Group Suzanne McLoughlin, Sustainable Projects Officer, Fosters Wine Group Rick Llewellyn, Farming Systems Scientist, CSIRO Ryan Milgate, Grain Grower - SA Andrew Weidemann, Grain Grower - Vic Craig Bell, Agronomist - Rural Solutions SA Wade Nickolls, Grain Grower - SA Featured Topics Grower Experiences using PA Variable Rate Fertiliser Opportunities for PA in the South East & Mallee Precision Irrigation Variable Vine Pruning Precision Pasture Management Plant Cell Density Mapping Yield Monitoring in Grain and Grapes Precision Viticulture and Frost Control Using EM 38 Local PA Trial Results Vineyard Design with Precision Vit Mapping Pasture Quality and Animal Behaviour and More Accommodation Options Keith Hotel Motel Phone   08 8755 1122 Keith Motor Inn     Phone   08 8755 1500 Registration Register for the Expo by February 6th 2009 using this form SPAA or MacKillop Group Members and Students $55.00 inc GST Non Members $110.00 inc GST Includes lunch, morning and and afternoon teas, proceedings and satchel EXPO Sponsors                  For event sponsorship please contact Max Hyde at Hyde Media Email max@hydemedia.com.au   Phone (03) 9870 4161