Enhancing efficiency and profitability: the impact of smart irrigation scheduling in sugarcane production systems

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Wang, Eric, Collins, Brian, Attard, Steve and Everingham, Yvette. 2024. "Enhancing efficiency and profitability: the impact of smart irrigation scheduling in sugarcane production systems." 45th Annual Conference of the Australian Society of Sugar Cane Technologists (ASSCT 2024). Townsville, Australia 15 - 19 Apr 2024 Australia. Australian Society of Sugar Cane Technologists.
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Enhancing efficiency and profitability: the impact of smart irrigation scheduling in sugarcane production systems

Presentation TypePaper
AuthorsWang, Eric, Collins, Brian, Attard, Steve and Everingham, Yvette
Journal or Proceedings TitleProceedings of the 45th Annual Conference of the Australian Society of Sugar Cane Technologists (ASSCT 2024)
Journal Citation45, pp. 27-34
Number of Pages8
Year2024
PublisherAustralian Society of Sugar Cane Technologists
Place of PublicationAustralia
ISSN0726–0822
Web Address (URL) of Paperhttps://sugarresearch.com.au/sugar_files/2024/07/Wang-Collins-Attard-Everingham.pdf
Web Address (URL) of Conference Proceedingshttps://www.assct.com.au/images/2024_Conference/2024_ASSCT_Conference_Proceedings.pdf
Conference/Event45th 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.

KeywordsSugarcane; irrigation management; technology adoption; APSIM; Internet of Things
Article Publishing Charge (APC) FundingOther
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ANZSRC Field of Research 2020400513. Water resources engineering
460207. Modelling and simulation
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Byline AffiliationsJames Cook University
Centre for Sustainable Agricultural Systems
AgriTech Solutions, Australia
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