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Caroline Read, General Manager of Overseer, outlines pivotal developments in agricultural modeling within a regulatory framework. The focus is on enhancing transparency, inclusiveness, and consistency in messaging for the Overseer® evolution. Key initiatives include understanding farming systems and the model's limitations, addressing uncertainties in drainage and irrigation, and refining data input standards. A communication strategy aims to clarify guidance for Regional Councils, alongside ongoing training opportunities designed to demystify the application of Overseer. The development program will target nutrient losses to water (N & P) for effective environmental management.
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Overseer in a regulatory environment Caroline Read General Manager, Overseer
Transparency Consistent messages Inclusiveness OVERSEER® development agenda Training
“Appropriate application” • Understanding farming systems and the model estimates • Understanding the uncertainties/limitations in the model • Understanding timescales • Version control
What’s happening now • Best Practice Data input standards in place • Development work on identified uncertainties in modelling drainage and irrigation • MPI project to clarify guidance needed to support use by Regional Councils • Training opportunities being developed that focus on demystifying what Overseer does
Next Steps • Communication Strategy • Setting the strategic direction • Development programme for next year Nutrient losses to water (N & P)