{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/63e36fd91d513e00110f51f5/6ae6c16eace2d1bf655bf97e?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Drones in Ag - Can we Replace The Tractor","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/63e36fd91d513e00110f51f5/1793507369792-d850709d-1c1d-437b-aa9d-ac1cd0f6d702.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Are agricultural drones worth the hype—or just another expensive piece of farm technology?</p><p>Australian farmer and agronomist Martin Murray explores the practical potential of drones in agriculture, from spraying weeds and spreading fertiliser to mapping paddocks and monitoring crops and pastures.</p><p>In this episode of In The Paddock, we look beyond the promotional footage to consider where farm drones can add value, where they have limitations, and what matters when deciding whether they suit your operation.</p><p>Topics include:</p><ul><li>Drone spraying for weed control and crop protection.</li><li>Aerial spreading of fertiliser and seed.</li><li>Drone mapping and imagery for precision agriculture.</li><li>Opportunities in steep and difficult-to-access country.</li><li>Practical considerations including payload, battery life, application quality and operating costs.</li></ul><p>Whether you’re running a cropping enterprise, managing grazing country or advising farmers, join us for a practical look at agricultural drones and their place in Australian farming.</p><p>Follow In The Paddock for more conversations about agronomy, agricultural technology and the business of farming. If you enjoyed this episode, share it with someone weighing up a farm drone.</p><p>More articles and episodes: <a href=\"https://inthepaddock.au\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://inthepaddock.au</a></p>","author_name":"Martin Murray"}