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Growfor Workshop

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This is a full day workshop on using GROWFOR, the dynamic yield model computer interface.  The workshop is led by Paddy Purser and Fionán Russell of Purser Tarleton Russell Ltd.

GROWFOR facilitates -

  • timber volume assessment and production forecasting using user specific forest management plans.
  • flexibility with regard to the timing and intensity of harvest operations across a range of conifer species and uses the users own forest inventory data as input.  It produces product assortments at every stage of stand development and users can avail of a range of price/size data to value timber harvests.
  • the calculation of Net present Value of crops.

The workshop involves a field session in a nearby forest in which participants gain a clear understanding of the necessary field data requirements of GROWFOR and a brief session on how these data are collected. Then participants are demonstrated the use of GROWFOR and complete a series of exercises using the package. 

Participants are asked, where possible, to bring their own laptop computers in order that the package can be installed correctly and in order that they can familiarize themselves with it on their own machines. 

When: Friday, 12th May 2017
Where: Kildare
Time: 10.00 AM - 4.00 PM

PAYMENT:  The cost of the workshop is €100 which includes a GROWFOR license, access to ongoing back-up support via email and any GROWFOR updates as they are developed.  Payment is by cash or cheque on the day. Cheques should be made payable to the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine. Lunch is not included.

Those wishing to attend should email Paddy Purser at ptr@eircom.net to book a place.  Please note that places are limited.

Paddy Purser will then liaise directly with participants in the run up to the event with regard the exact venue etc.

Source: HortiTrends News Room