Where is the pastures from space technology being trailed?
The pastures from space technology has been trailed predominantly in the Mediterranean climate zone of Australia, although the technology could feasibly be used in other climate zones. Australia: WA – 100+ sites (mostly participating farms) NSW 3 sites near Harden Vic – 1 site near Hamilton SA – 3 sites near Naracoorte and Goolera. New Zealand: Waikato (under development) [Top] • Other satellite-based agricultural technologies While not currently being undertaken by the consortium, other satellite technologies being developed as precision agricultural management techniques for farmers include tracking movement of livestock. Global Positioning Systems (GPS), used in automobiles to obtain directions, is being used at the US Department of Agricultures (USDA) Oregon Agricultural Research Centre. Agricultural Research Service rangeland scientist Dave Ganskopp has installed collars with special radio receivers on a dozen cattle. These receivers collect information from a constellation of 24-
