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The economic benefits of precision agriculture: case studies from Australian grain farms Michael Robertson Peter Carberry Lisa Brennan 6 March 2007 Copyright and Disclaimer © 2007 CSIRO To the extent permitted by law, all rights are reserved and no part of this publication covered by copyright may be reproduced or copied in any form or by any means except with the written permission of CSIRO Sustainable Ecosystems. Important Disclaimer: CSIRO advises that the information contained in this publication comprises general statements based on scientific research. The reader is advised and needs to be aware that such information may be incomplete or unable to be used in any specific situation. No reliance or actions must therefore be made on that information without seeking prior expert professional, scientific and technical advice. To the extent permitted by law, CSIRO (including its employees and consultants) excludes all liability to any person for any consequences, including but not limited to all losses, damages, costs, expenses and any other compensation, arising directly or indirectly from using this publication (in part or in whole) and any information or material contained in it. ISSN: 1883-4563 3 The economic benefits of precision agriculture: case studies from Australian grain farms 1 2 3 Michael Robertson , Peter Carberry , Lisa Brennan 1: CSIRO Sustainable Ecosystems, CELS Floreat, Underwood Avenue, Floreat, WA. 2 : CSIRO Sustainable Ecosystems, Agricultural Production Systems Research Unit, Tor St, Toowoomba, QLD. 3 : CSIRO Sustainable Ecosystems, Que