Project Objectives and Extent of Completion The project aims were: 1. To continue to provide engineering support to farmers and industry personnel in areas covering Ultra Narrow Row cotton, planter development, stubble management, and all subjects currently covered in USQ7C. Result Achieved. 2. To continue the development and revision on Machine-pak including a chapter on controlled traffic. Result - Not completed due to CRDC directive. Information was gathered but will only be compiled when a directive is given to review and re-release Machine-pak. 3. To assist in the development of planting equipment for Ultra Narrow Row cotton. Result Achieved. 4. To provide support for extension officers in the areas of pupae management, tillage procedures and general machinery requirements. Result Achieved. 5. To review work on bed architecture, planting techniques and equipment, propose tests to be undertaken and perform field trials. This will involve farmers in each area and the extension of the results to the larger farming community. Result-Not completed due to shortening of the project. 6. To continue the monitoring of commercial guidance and yield monitoring systems. Result Achieved. 7. To complete the development of the cotton picker guidance system. Result Achieved. 8. To link into any existing or new CRC projects which require engineering input and support. Result - Not completed due to shortening of the project. 9. Review existing planting equipment and implement any changes necessary to improve perfonnance in less ideal conditions including heavy ground cover, alternative bed architectures and dry conditions (moisture seeking technology). Result - Not completed due to shortening of the project. I 0. To examine the feasibility of non-contact pupae sensing teclmology for the analysis of tillage requirements. DPI and NCEA staff will assist in this area of development. Result - Not completed due to shortening of the project.