Berry Crop Suitability Model for Southern Grampians Shire

A geospatial model assessing land suitability for berry cultivation in the Southern Grampians Shire Council area. It was developed by Deakin University for the council as part of a Land Use Capability project. The model was last updated in April 2026.

Use Cases

• Identify land parcels suitable for berry farming based on modeled soil and climate factors.
• Compare suitability scores across different regions within Southern Grampians Shire for agricultural zoning.
• Integrate the model's geospatial layers with other land-use datasets for regional planning.
• Validate the model's predictions against actual berry crop yields from local farms.

Strengths

• Model developed by Deakin University researchers, providing academic credibility.
• Available in multiple geospatial formats (CSV, SHP, WFS, WMS) for flexible use.
• Linked to a detailed scientific report explaining the modeling methodology.

Limitations

• The underlying dataset size, row count, and specific input features are not provided.
• Model is specific to one commodity (berries) and one local government area, limiting generalizability.
• Data freshness is unclear as the 'last updated' date may reflect system metadata, not model revision.

Provenance

Source

Southern Grampians Shire Council and Deakin University.

Collection Method

Modeled through the Land Use Capability project using scientific methods detailed in a linked report.

Time Range

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Freshness

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Geography

Southern Grampians Shire Council area, Victoria, Australia.