VISION
To be the leading advocate for Precision Agriculture in Australia.
SPAA will be a broad based organisation that covers a range of primary industries. It will act as an umbrella group, supporting precision agriculture initiatives within industries that have the funding and capabilities to explore and adopt new technologies. The organisation will have an Australia-wide focus, achieved by partnering with other organisations and becoming part of national and industry alliances.
MISSION
SPAA will be an advocate and a facilitator for increased research, extension and adoption of precision agriculture.
VALUES
SPAA is committed to the following values:
- Independence;
- Credibility;
- Industry focus;
- Member value (existing and new);
- Collaboration, and
- Financial responsibility.
GOALS/OBJECTIVES
SPAA is seeking to achieve the following goals and objectives over the next 4 years (2017/18 to 2020/21):
- Contribute to the achievement of financial sustainability, productivity and on-farm benefits for farmers and agriculture businesses;
- Nurture precision agriculture businesses;
- Identify and support SPAA’s key clients whilst establishing strategic alliances and opportunities with new stakeholders;
- Identify and reward industry participants to establish a wider (national) network of precision agriculture advocates;
- Facilitate increased intergroup collaboration and effectiveness;
- Identify new/existing technology opportunities;
- Facilitate Agronomist training workshops; and
- Identify new skilled programme presenters.
LIFE MEMBERSHIP WITH SPAA
SPAA’s exciting initiative to recognise the contributions of our PA legends with an award of life membership to our fantastic and progressive organisation.
Is there somebody you would like to see recognised?
Nominate a fellow PA advocate NOW!
Applications close 2 days prior to the AGM.
Download the Life Membership application guidelines and nomination form.
What to look for in your candidate;
- an ongoing commitment to the SPAA over many years
- commitment which does not seek personal reward
- contributions to SPAA which have enhanced our standing within its membership and the wider community
