WP1: GNSS PPP
- PANDA code test runs
- Demonstration using data collected in Zhaodong and Changge, Henan
WP2: Digital Soil Mapping
- Archived satellite data acquisition and processing
- Training local Agri-Tech Teams
- Field soil survey on target farms and laboratory analysis
- Field soil sensor survey on target farms
- Data fusion and derivation and validation of farm-scale digital soil maps
WP3: Data Integration
- Collation of satellite and proximal soil and crop production data during the growing season
- Development of innovative in-field experimental designs for assessing Nitrogen fertiliser use efficiency
- Investigation of novel methods for data-fusion of disparate agronomic and environmental data
WP4: DNDC Modelling
- Setting up model for Newcastle University Cockle Park Farm
- Model Analysis and Validation
WP5: Engagement Activities
- A staggered series of stakeholder meetings including inclusive (all stakeholders) kick-off and final meetings, regular meetings with individual levels of stakeholders (growers only, government only etc.) to discuss specific needs (requirements, dissemination and content)
- Public seminars and website to demonstrate precision farming to school/university students and the general public
- Technical workshop for local agronomists
- Research workshop for academia in both China and the UK
- Paper publication and conferences
WP6: Performance Impact Assessment
- Data acquisition and processing
- Data analysis and report