There are moves to roll out free satellite mapping services to all graziers across Australia. Currently, the Queensland Government is funding this service to graziers in North Queensland, but it could be rolled out nationally by the end of the year. Satellite mapping technology has been used to map farm infrastructure such as roads, fences, water points, yards and powerlines for ten years. Now it can capture ground cover and ground conditions, among other things, using infrared and thermal imaging. Read More
