Models

Models are a key component of our toolbox. We use them to find solutions to a range of challenges facing agricultural systems. See below for descriptions of some of the models we commonly use.

Models

Crop Livestock Enterprise Model (CLEM)

The Crop Livestock Enterprise Model (CLEM) model is a bio-economic model that can guide whole-of-farm decision-making. It integrates livestock, pasture, […]

RUMINANT

RUMINANT is an animal-level model that simulates the effects of nutrition (feed quality and availability) on the growth and production […]

Global Trade and Environmental Model (GTEM)

Global Trade and Environmental Model (GTEM) is a dynamic global general equilibrium model with the capability to address total, sectoral, […]

LPJmL

The LPJmL (Lund-Potsdam-Jena managed Land) model simulates the growth and productivity of both natural and agricultural vegetation as coherently linked through […]

IMPACT

The IMPACT model was developed to explore the challenges facing policymakers in reducing hunger, and poverty. IMPACT is a network of […]

G-Range

G-Range is a global rangeland model that simulates generalised changes in rangelands through time. Spatial data and a set of […]

Global Biosphere Management Model (GLOBIOM)

Global Biosphere Management Model (GLOBIOM) is used to investigate the various trade-offs and synergies around land use and ecosystem services. […]

Modular Applied GeNeral Equilibrium Tool (MAGNET)

The Modular Applied GeNeral Equilibrium Tool (MAGNET) it is an economy wide model that simulates production, demand, and trade globally […]

Model of Agricultural Production and its Impact on the Environment (MAgPIE)

 The Model of Agricultural Production and its Impact on the Environment (MAgPIE) is a global land use allocation model. It […]

Agricultural Production Systems sIMulator (APSIM)

The Agricultural Production Systems sIMulator (APSIM) is internationally recognised as a highly advanced simulator of agricultural systems. It contains modules […]

Value chain modelling: Systems Dynamics Approach

System Dynamics is a modelling approach that examines the dynamic interactions and feedback effects among different components and sub-components of […]

Integrated Analysis Tool (IAT)

The Integrated Analysis Tool (IAT) model is centred on the context of an individual household and incorporates key biophysical and […]

North Australian Beef Systems Analyser (NABSA)

The North Australian Beef Systems Analyser (NABSA) is a whole-farm-scale dynamic simulation model that simulates beef cattle systems. It integrates […]