How do I create a Pasture Biomass Scout Map?

When you have downloaded your spatial data or imagery layers package from the PastureKey map service, please follow these steps to produce a scout map for use in the field.

Firstly you will need one of these applications:

  • QGIS (free)  - https://qgis.org/download/
  • ArcGIS Pro - https://pro.arcgis.com/en/pro-app/latest/get-started/download-arcgis-pro.htm

 

Take these steps to discover which imagery is best to use with your Scout Map:

Open your PastureKey Map and cycle through the Single Date imagery until you find the date that shows good imagery and the best estimates for your paddocks:

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Click to download data packages:

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Load your data package into QGIS or ArcGIS Pro.

 

For QGIS users, please watch this video guide: