Comprehensive online resource that collects and stores pasture and crop yield data from across New Zealand.
Background:
AgYields (www.agyields.co.nz ) is a comprehensive online resource that collects and stores pasture and crop yield data from across New Zealand. This platform helps you see which pastures and crops perform best in your area, providing information on growth rates, soil types, management practices, and dominant species. The data includes both published and unpublished sources, offering a complete view of what works in different conditions.
The development of AgYields was supported by the T R Ellett Trust, and the data was contributed by the Hill Country Futures Partnership programme. This database aims to address the challenge of accessing scattered yield and growth data by consolidating it into one easy-to-use resource.
Benefits to farmers
- Local insights: Access data specific to your region to make informed decisions on feed budgeting and crop selection, helping you choose species that thrive in your environment.
- Climate resilience: Use the data to select pastures and crops that are more resilient to climate change and meet environmental regulations.
- Forecasting tools: Benefit from linked yield and flowering data with weather information for accurate growth forecasting and understanding the impacts of water stress.
- Easy access: Get up-to-date and historical data in one place, saving time and improving decision-making for your farm's forage and crop management.
- Ongoing improvements: AgYields will continue to expand and update its database, promoting better access to crucial information for farmers, rural professionals, seed and fertiliser companies, and researchers.
- Guidelines and support: Receive guidelines on standardising future data collection to further enhance New Zealand's livestock and crop production systems.
B+LNZ Project Lead
Suzi Keeling, Head of Science and Research.
Research providers
Derrick Moot, Lincoln University.
Expected end date
Mid 2025.