The Agricultural Production Systems sIMulator (APSIM) is internationally recognised as a highly advanced simulator of agricultural systems. It contains a suite of modules which enable the simulation of systems that cover a range of plant, animal, soil, climate and management interactions. APSIM is undergoing continual development, with new capability added to regular releases of official versions. Its development and maintenance is underpinned by rigorous science and software engineering standards. The APSIM Initiative has been established to promote the development and use of the science modules and infrastructure software of APSIM.
The APSIM Initiative Reference Panel has provided two examples for connecting APSIM to optimisation techniques. These serve to demonstrate contrasting approaches in connecting APSIM to optimisation software.
As a user of APSIM, you may access and modify all source code. As per the conditions agreed to on download, all modifications to APSIM must be submitted to the AI and be subject to the Reference Panel evaluation process before inclusion into the official APSIM release. Updated instructions for submitting Improvements to APSIM for review by the APSIM Initiative Reference Panel can be found here.
It can be useful to notify the APSIM Initiative that you are planning on making an improvement to APSIM. This can often lead to others suggesting ideas or collaborators to work with. To do this you need to create an issue in GitHub with a description of what you intend doing. This is for APSIM 7.x and APSIM Next Generation. Any queries, please email apsim@csiro.au.
The plan outlines work that is currently being undertaken by APSIM Initiative Members and partners. It covers work that is being carried out this year as well as planned or aspirational work in the near future.
If you’re interested in more information, co-developing or partnering in any of this work, please email apsim@csiro.au.
The APSIM Initiative Strategic Plan is now available. The plan summarises the Mission and Vision of the APSIM Initiative whilst clearly outlining the purpose and objectives for APSIM.
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