The Research Unit

In 1990, the Queensland State Government and CSIRO established the joint research team, the Agricultural Production Systems Research Unit (APSRU), based in Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia. The formation of APSRU brought together expertise in the computer simulation of farming systems and was intended to facilitate research that would impact on how agricultural production systems are managed. After two successive five-year terms and a successful external review in 2000, another five-year term was agreed by the participating organizations – CSIRO Divisions of Sustainable Ecosystems and Land & Water, the Queensland Departments of Primary Industries and Fisheries and Natural Resources, Mines & Energy and The University of Queensland.  

APSRU has created a centre of excellence in the field of agricultural production systems research with the capability of pursuing related world class research and training.  Here is a pdf copy of an APSRU fact sheet.

Core functions

Facilitate research collaboration.

Co-develop and manage research tools, methods and resources.

Influence systems research design.

 

APSRU End of Term Review 1995-1999

The review covered the performance of APSRU from July 1995 to June 1999 and considered its future directions and potential partners.  It encompassed key aspects of operation and management and the external environment that impacts on agricultural research and development in Australia.  Achievments were assessed in terms of APSRU's goals.

For a  pdf copy of the review report click download report.