Register by Monday 19 May for catering purposes

A revolutionary autonomous orchard spray unit will be on show at an upcoming Manjimup field day, as part of a national project exploring how multi-leader 2D narrow orchard systems can improve climate and business resilience.

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) is examining how the autonomous sprayer – the first of its kind to be used in Western Australia – can benefit growers across the country.

The initiative is part of the five year Narrow Orchard Systems for Future Climates Hort Innovation Frontiers project with other states, universities and industry, including Pomewest and local ag-tech businesses Tobias Industries.

Agenda:

• Brief presentations on latest projects including Narrow orchard system, and PIPS4.
  Field walk in NOS trial site at Manjimup Horticulture Research Station
  Demonstration of autonomous sprayer and smart sensors

For more information contact Asad Ullah - asad.ullah@dpird.wa.gov.au & 0476015898

Narrow Orchard Systems for Future Climates project is funded through Hort Innovation Frontiers, with co-investment from Agriculture Victoria, NSW Department of Primary Industries & Regional Development, South Australian Research and Development Institute, Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development WA, Pomewest - subcommittee of Agricultural Produce Commission, University of Queensland, Tobias Industries, and contributions from the Australian Government.