Enhancing efficiency and profitability: the impact of smart irrigation scheduling in sugarcane production systems
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Paper/Presentation Title | Enhancing efficiency and profitability: the impact of smart irrigation scheduling in sugarcane production systems |
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Presentation Type | Paper |
Authors | Wang, Eric, Collins, Brian, Attard, Steve and Everingham, Yvette |
Journal or Proceedings Title | Proceedings of the 45th Annual Conference of the Australian Society of Sugar Cane Technologists (ASSCT 2024) |
Journal Citation | 45, pp. 27-34 |
Number of Pages | 8 |
Year | 2024 |
Publisher | Australian Society of Sugar Cane Technologists |
Place of Publication | Australia |
ISSN | 0726–0822 |
Web Address (URL) of Paper | https://sugarresearch.com.au/sugar_files/2024/07/Wang-Collins-Attard-Everingham.pdf |
Web Address (URL) of Conference Proceedings | https://www.assct.com.au/images/2024_Conference/2024_ASSCT_Conference_Proceedings.pdf |
Conference/Event | 45th Annual Conference of the Australian Society of Sugar Cane Technologists (ASSCT 2024) |
Event Details | 45th Annual Conference of the Australian Society of Sugar Cane Technologists (ASSCT 2024) Parent Australian Society of Sugar Cane Technologists Conference Delivery In person Event Date 15 to end of 19 Apr 2024 Event Location Townsville, Australia Event Description The 2024 conference holds special significance as it revolves around the theme of "Profitability, Sustainability, and Adaptability" This theme aptly reflects the ever-changing landscape of our industry and the crucial role that adaptability plays in navigating the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. By embracing sustainability and adaptability we can secure a prosperous and resilient future for the sugar industry. |
Abstract | Reducing excess water for sugarcane irrigation can deliver both economic and environmental benefits. Technologies such as automation can, if used properly, help farmers transition to more efficient irrigation systems, while keeping productivity high and environmental impacts low. We simulated the impacts of technology adoption on irrigation and crop productivity by looking at four irrigation approaches: 1) current practice with no technology assistance; 2) low-level technology using crop modelling for scheduling; 3) medium-level technology using crop modelling for scheduling with some automation, and 4) high-level technology using a fully automated closed-loop irrigation system with sensors for adaptable irrigation. Our findings indicate that incremental technology adoption correlates with significant improvements in resource efficiencies without compromising yield. Notably, the adoption of high-level technology strategies culminates in substantial economic advantages, reaching an estimated $3,461/ha in cumulative benefits in 5 years for the simulated farm. |
Keywords | Sugarcane; irrigation management; technology adoption; APSIM; Internet of Things |
Article Publishing Charge (APC) Funding | Other |
Contains Sensitive Content | Does not contain sensitive content |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 400513. Water resources engineering |
460207. Modelling and simulation | |
Public Notes | Files associated with this item cannot be displayed due to copyright restrictions. |
Byline Affiliations | James Cook University |
Centre for Sustainable Agricultural Systems | |
AgriTech Solutions, Australia |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/z8911/enhancing-efficiency-and-profitability-the-impact-of-smart-irrigation-scheduling-in-sugarcane-production-systems
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