Objectives of the PA Laboratory

To continue to review the current knowledge in, and the application technology pertaining to, precision agriculture and ascertain the relevance to Australian agricultural industries.
To identify the necessary research that will enable evaluation of agronomic practices and recommendations for Site-Specific Crop Management relative to the economic and environmental consequences of its adoption.
To identify equipment development and technology transfer needs.
To help facilitate co-ordinated research among interested departments and organisations.
To investigate the application of a Precision Agriculture philosophy to post harvest processes and thereby increase total quality management.
To ensure good science and Precision Agriculture research and assure quality educational opportunities for interested users.
To communicate information about precision agriculture across disciplines, between the research community, industry, farmers, policy-makers and students.

The University of Sydney - Precision Agriculture Laboratory