apsiminitiative / referencepanel Goto Github PK

AgPasture - ACTION: @sno036 to review comments and provide feedback. @sno036 hopes to provide a response prior to next RP meeting
Creating of New Soil Nutrient Model - @sarahcleary to progress review with @sno036 and @Keith-Pembleton.

Models/Updates in release since last RP meeting
None

3 Software

APSIM Classic - process for continuous release
@hol353 provided an update. Noted issue related to Bootleg versions - @hol353 and @peter-devoil to action the 'non-validated" category/tool box.
@jbrider raised a case where he needs to provide code for an older version of APSIM due to it being used in a paper. Agreed solution is for the code to be put into github - won't be incorporated into the Bootleg version.

4 Outstanding Actions

Outstanding Actions from AI SC Meeting on 2 August

Actions discussed:
Paper on GitHub process and RP meeting structure and changes - #10: ACTION- @APSIMInitiative/reference-panel to provide feedback to @Keith-Pembleton via email, phone etc..
AI SC Report - AI funded software position - #9: Discussion around the AI SC's request for long-term requirements ACTION- @sarahcleary to discussion with @sno036 to decide best way of progressing.
Communications - APSIM Website and ResearchGate Updates - #16 ACTION- Continue to provide any updates and news articles
AI-PFR Potential Opportunities - #13 – still awaiting feedback from DAF and USQ ACTION- Close issue as all feedback has been received.
19/20 APSIM Development Plan - #36 ACTION- @sarahcleary to add Development plan to Google Sheets to facilitate input. Once updated; provide URL in news article asking 3rd parties to provide input via email.
Improved GitHub Communication - #37 - @HamishBrownPFR provided update/demonstration on DevHub. Useful but possibly a little complex for everyone to use. Discussion on use of labels to categorise key areas of interest. Easier for people new to GitHub to navigate, including scientists/non-software developers. ACTION: Commence GitHub issue for key words: winter cereals; Summer cereals; legumes; soils; livestock

Outstanding Actions from AI RP Strategy Meeting in Feb

Worked through the individual actions and noted updates on each issue.

Discussion on leveraging resources between members - #21 - ACTION: Feedback discussion to AI SC committee. @sarahcleary to add it to an agenda item for the SC meeting.
Workshop on Carbon decomposition and nitrogen mineralisation - #22 - ACTION: @EnliWang to discuss with @hut104
Discussion on Nitrogen leaching - #23 - Discussed ways to take this forward - ACTION: @Keith-Pembleton to draft an outline for a PhD project which could be advertised across the AI universities.
Discussion on Root System development - #24 - Noted that Enli has a student working on this ACTION: @EnliWang, @kchenu and @sarchontoulis to discuss.
Discussion on Maize and Soybean – microclimate development - #25 - ACTION: Close issue as @HamishBrownPFR to commence major issue for review of microclimate improvements

Other actions

Next Gen Documentation - #12 - @HamishBrownPFR provided a short update
APSIM Infrastructure - #14 - ACTION: Close issue
APSIM Classic - process for continuous release - #15 - discussed above

5 Training

Update on APSIM Week

@sarchontoulis provided an updated on the recent ISU training workshop. Key points:

35 participants from 10 states; 3 full days.
Same format as previous years, working well
focus on corn/soybean/soilwater
Reviewing which version to use in future workshops. If change to NextGen would need to prepare new exercises
@hol353 likes the competition aspect of the workshop. This worked well.

ACTION: @sarahcleary to share ISU training evaluation with @APSIMInitiative/reference-panel

@Keith-Pembleton provided an update on the Training Videos - first three are now on YouTube. Has completed another one and hoping to finish another one or two this coming week. He raised the review process. RP happy with @hol353 reviewing them prior to being released via the YouTube Channel. Raised a question in relation what other topics should be made available via this format. What else should one have completed before being able to do "Advanced Training" ACTION: @sarahcleary to commence GitHub issue seeking input into topics for online training

@sarahcleary provided short update on APSIM week. Noted that the AI SC requested the RP to think about structure/format of APSIM Symposium to include the “wider selling” of APSIM to commercial/funders. Who should be invite them to present/attend - any of the AI commercial partners.

APSIM Next Gen session should be a stand alone session. No parallel workshop

ACTION- @sarahcleary to continue preparations for APSIM week including updating EOI form. @APSIMInitiative/reference-panel to provide further input into #33

6 Website/Communications

@hol353 provided an update on new website including that CSIRO can provide the WordPress Content Management free of change. They will deal with the security patches, updates. They have set up a template for @sarahcleary to populate.

7 Science Chats

@hut104 is unlikely to be available for next meeting.

@sarahcleary to ask @peter-devoil if he can present the APSIMX crop rotations manager.

8 Other Business

None

9 Next Meeting

4 October 2019; 9:30am AEST

2019-11 Minutes

Date

Friday 1/11/19; 9:30 AEST

1.1 Welcome/Apologies

Welcome from @Keith-Pembleton for @josharp22 - PFR's representative for this meeting.

Members:

@Keith-Pembleton; @sarahcleary; @yashvirchauhan; @kchenu; @sarchontoulis; @JulianneLilley; @peter-devoil; @MarkLieffering; @LouisAK; @josharp22

Apologies/Not in Attendance

@sno036; @jbrider; @HamishBrownPFR; @EnliWang;

1.2 Review Minutes

Attached: 2019-10 Minutes
Taken as read and correct

2. Science/Software

2.1 Check for new APSIM Major Improvements

Port the Classic prototype slope-aspect modifier of weather to Next Gen
@MarkLieffering provided some additional background. RP agreed to leave any further updates from @sno036 and/or @hol353.
Action - find out from @sno036 if APSIMInitiative/ApsimX#4240 be to APSIMInitiative/ApsimX#4288
Develop a Clover Root Weevil model (APSIMInitiative/ApsimX#4322)

@MarkLieffering – provided some background
Noted that @sno036 will provide information on developments to the RP when necessary
ACTION: - Tag the relevant PFR developers into this issue (@josharp22 @RobZys; @ekhaembah and @HamishBrownPFR)

Red Clover

ACTION: - In release, remove from list

Soil documentation
ACTION: @sarahcleary to follow up @hol353 to confirm the link to the soil documentation has occurred

2.2 Updates from RP on models and reviews

Models under development
No new models requiring RP 'oversight'

Sorghum model - no update - @jbrider not present

AgPasture

RP agree - ready for release
@sarahcleary to progress

Creating of New Soil Nutrient Model

No further comments; will await update from @sno036 and/or @hut104

Models requiring review
None

Models/Updates in release since last RP meeting
Red Clover - now finalised

3 Software

19/20 APSIM Development Plan

@APSIMInitiative/reference-panel agreed on the following teams/labels - cereals; legumes; soils; livestock; pest and diseases, soil and pasture; other crops
ACTION: @APSIMInitiative/reference-panel - to provide feedback within the week. Next step, set up teams and labels. @APSIMInitiative/reference-panel to self nominate for teams and tag relevant issues.

4 Outstanding Actions

ACTION: @sarahcleary to provide Erik Van Oosterom access. @APSIMInitiative/reference-panel to inform @sarahcleary of any additional colleagues requiring access to feed into Development Plan.
@sarahcleary to touch base with each organisation/RP Rep to assist with finalising spreadsheet prior to next Friday.

5 Training

Online Training

ACTION: @Keith-Pembleton to provide online video to @hol353 for review

Update on APSIM Week

Discussion on APSIM Week and the need to a 'sub-committee' in particular with respect to structure of program and review of submissions
Sub committee - @kchenu, @LouisAK and discuss with @jbrider and @EnliWang

Agreed to 'invite' presenters for the keynotes

Suggestion for some focus on soils in the APSIM Symposium as there are no workshops on this area.

Suggestion to extend submission deadline - new advertisement of deadline

ACTION:
@sarahcleary to discuss with @EnliWang and @jbrider

@sarahcleary to provide a pdf for 'advertising' APSIM week. @APSIMInitiative/reference-panel to distribute to their networks/pin up in their organisations

@sarahcleary to work with sub-committee/RP to finalise structure etc..

@sarahcleary to work with subcommittee on potential "invited speakers"

6 Website/Communications

@sarahcleary provided an update on new website.

ACTION: @APSIMInitiative/reference-panel to provide updated reference - https://www.apsim.info/apsim-model/models-in-release/
@peter-devoil to rewrite https://www.apsim.info/documentation/model-documentation/developer-documentation/building-apsim-from-source/

7 Science Chats

@peter-devoil provided an update on the description on APSIMX Crop rotations manager.

Suggestions for future meetings:

Other suggestions? RP Meeting: #26

• Nutrient Model – @hut104 and @sno036

• Sensitivity analysis in Next Gen – @hut104

• Pest work – Jeremy Whish and @sno036

ACTION: @sarahcleary to contact the above people. Noted that they are unlikely to be available for the December 2019 meeting.

8 AI Steering Committee Meeting

AI SC Report - AI funded software position

Discussions around the AI funded position. @peter-devoil noted that without the position, APSIM Next Gen development would be 12 months behind where it is, with regard to the software fixing. However, looking forward, need to review more strategically what is happening with the API. Strategically need to look at the software space as the gap could widen if parties don't work together.

@Keith-Pembleton requested feedback on the following issue: #10 - either via GitHub or phone/email directly.

@APSIMInitiative/reference-panel discussed the benefit which could arise with travel budget was provided to allow people to visit (short-long term) other collaborators to allow Cross-Pollination. This may have more of an impact on APSIM than funding specific projects.

9 Other Business

Nothing raised

10 Next Meeting

12 December 2019; 9:30 AEST
Noted that this meeting with go ahead even without a quorum.

RP Meeting Dates for June, July, August

Next meeting

Discussion of Date as @Keith-Pembleton is unavailable for next 3 meetings.

ACTION: @sarahcleary to send out 3 doodle polls and send out new meeting requests.

Discussion on Maize and Soybean – microclimate development

Action from Feb RP Strategy Session
Organise discussion on Maize and Soybean – microclimate development – Neil; Val; Enli; Hamish

Teams/Labels for APSIM Initiative Issues

As discussed in Sept. 2019 RP meeting - in order to facilitate APSIM users review/use of GitHub, the @APSIMInitiative/reference-panel will utilise the Label feature in GitHub.
Labels to be used:
winter cereals; Summer cereals; legumes; soils; livestock

Any others?

2019-05 Agenda

Agenda Item

1.1 Welcome/Apologies

Welcome from Pembleton, Keith (USQ)

1.2 Review Minutes and Actions

Attached - 2019-03 Minutes

2. Science/Software

2.1 Check for new APSIM Major Improvements

GitHub MAJOR science issues since last RP meeting

GitHub ALL science issues since last RP meeting

2.2 Updates from RP on models and reviews

ALL issues tagging APSIM Initiative Reference Panel
Models under development - https://github.com/APSIMInitiative/ApsimX/labels/major

Sorghum model - APSIMInitiative/ApsimX#572
any others need noting or discussion?
Models currently under review -https://github.com/APSIMInitiative/ApsimX/labels/underreview
- Fodder beet model - Sitting with Rob; Hamish provided an update - no progress
- White Clover model
- CLEM
- any new models requiring review?
  Models/Updates in release since last RP meeting
  - AgPasture

2.3 Update from AI SC meeting in March

Paper "Audit of APSIM papers containing models (and/or improvements) not in an APSIM release"
Development plan (updates and days vs hours issue)
Funded Projects - Stock Model - to be reviewed out of session
Request for report on AI funded software position at each SC meeting
Request for update of GitHub process and RP Meeting structure/changes
Request for updates on conversations/workshops/activities – arising out of the RP Strategy session related to encouraging cross fertilisation (and updates/actions arising from these) - including phosphorous developments
HB and GH working on "next gen documentation"

2.4 Update on Actions from the RP Strategy Session - Feb 2019

Work through actions

2.5 Update on Actions from AI-PFR Workshop - Nov 2018

Work through actions

2.6 Software

Move APSIM Classic into continuous release
Comment from Pete deV - For the forseeable future, the Apsim Classic release will remain at 7.10, and links to upgrade to the latest bugfix are available to developers only via the bootleg system on bob. This means registered users don't have a) knowlege of available bugfixes, and b) access to them. I'm proposing some sort of notification system to registered users: some of these bugfixes have serious impact.

This may entail a list of registered users being kept on bob so that when (if?) a bugfix release is built, users are notified.

The RP may wish to discuss how this continually changing version should be "referenced".

3. Training

Agreement on APSIM Week Dates

4. Website/Communications

Updates; new articles
Discussion on RG Trial

5. Other Business

Update from Brown, Hamish (Plant and Food) on the "Crop Model word description for APSIM"

acknowledgement guidelines

Paper with acknowledgment - Accounting for soil moisture improves prediction of flowering time in chickpea and wheat https://rdcu.be/bCTPE

Next meeting

Discussion of Date - Pembleton, Keith (USQ) unavailable for next 3 meetings

2019-05 Minutes

Date

Tuesday 21/5/19; 9:30AM AEST

Agenda Item

1.1 Welcome/Apologies

Welcome from @Keith-Pembleton

Members

@HamishBrownPFR; @hol353; @jbrider; @kchenu; @Keith-Pembleton; @LouisAK; @MarkLieffering; @peter-devoil; @sarahcleary; @sno036; @yashvirchauhan

Apologies/Not in attendance

@sarchontoulis; @EnliWang

1.2 Review Minutes and Actions

Attached - 2019-03 Minutes

Taken as read and correct

2. Science/Software

2.1 Check for new APSIM Major Improvements

GitHub MAJOR science issues since last RP meeting

@Keith-Pembleton noted new links since the last meeting.
These included:
Simple Fruit Tree Model APSIMInitiative/ApsimX#3801 - @HamishBrownPFR noted it was not so simple due to the complexities of the water and N balance.

ACTION - @Keith-Pembleton to link Hamish with a local consultant who developed a banana model which may have relevance to the Simple Fruit Tree Model. @HamishBrownPFR might be able to help include banana model into NextGen.

CLEM - APSIMInitiative/ApsimX#3575 - see notes below

AgPasture - APSIMInitiative/ApsimX#3689 - see notes below

2.2 Updates from RP on models and reviews

ALL issues tagging APSIM Initiative Reference Panel
Models under development - https://github.com/APSIMInitiative/ApsimX/labels/major

Sorghum model

Drew Holzworth now working with @jbrider on the Sorghum model. @jbrider provided an update on progress.
Models currently under review -https://github.com/APSIMInitiative/ApsimX/labels/underreview
- Fodder beet model
  No further movement. With Rob Zyskowski to respond to comments
- White Clover model
  RP confirmed that model is ready for release.
  ACTION @sarahcleary to ask Rogerio to work with Dean to put in release.
- CLEM
  
  @Keith-Pembleton discussed issues with running CLEM (as per the GitHub issue). Ask the CLEM team to contact Keith directly if they want to work through any of the issues he raised.
  
  ACTION (1) @apsim RP reps to try and run CLEM and provide comment on issue.
  (2) @sarahcleary to contact CLEM team to resolve issues and tag them into the CLEM issue
New models requiring review
- AgPasture
  
  ACTION: @sarahcleary to contact Matt Harrison to see if he is happy to review.
Models/Updates in release since last RP meeting
- none noted.
Process comment

Hamish questioned the issue that major issues were being identified too late in the process. Does the process need modificaiton? It was agreed that the engagement of the AI RP reps earlier on in the GitHub review, will alleviate or at least minimise this issue. AI RP to see an eye on this issue to see if it continues.

2.3 Update from AI SC meeting in March

Paper "Audit of APSIM papers containing models (and/or improvements) not in an APSIM release"

Noted for this to be a 'live' document. Useful to keep on top of any issues. AI SC requested that RP raises and discuss issues as they arise.
Development plan (updates and days vs hours issue)

ACTION @sarahcleary to send out current 18/19 development plan and request updates including all to check people have entered days not hours. 18/19 to be complete by end of financial year. Look at new format for 19/20 development plan.
Funded Projects - Stock Model - to be reviewed out of session

ACTION Agreed for @sarahcleary to forward Vals' draft to AI SC for approval
Request for report on AI funded software position at each SC meeting

ACTION @Keith-Pembleton and @sarahcleary to work with Drew on paper (possible template to be used in future reports)
Request for update of GitHub process and RP Meeting structure/changes

ACTION @Keith-Pembleton and @sarahcleary to commence work on paper
Request for updates on conversations/workshops/activities – arising out of the RP Strategy session related to encouraging cross fertilisation (and updates/actions arising from these) - including phosphorous developments

ACTION @sarahcleary to share email with actions from RP Strategy session. @Keith-Pembleton to work with @sarahcleary to determine actions for agenda for next RP meeting.
HB and GH working on "next gen documentation"

Hamish provided and update on conversation with Graeme.

ACTION Hamish to organise to meet Graeme in person when visiting in August to work through documentation.

2.4 Update on Actions from the RP Strategy Session - Feb 2019

ACTION Outstanding actions to be included in agenda of June 2019 RP Meeting; Completed actions to be reported on. @sarahcleary and @Keith-Pembleton to work on offline.

2.5 Update on Actions from AI-PFR Workshop - Nov 2018

Hamish led the discussion as the RP worked through actions from AI-PFR Workshop. Actions were as follows:

AI to consider the following five areas of potential future focus/priority

Developing horticultural/perennial tree crop functionality in APSIM.
Climate change response functionality in APSIM.
Developing multi-functional landscape capability in APSIM.
Precision agriculture.
Considering high performance computing needs and potential implications. Recommendation - First step would be to collate what everyone is doing. To ensure APSIM Infrastruture can deal with the high perforamnce computer. Keith to start Github repository

ACTION RP agreed to review each of these areas as part of the review of the Development Plan. Each home org would provide interest, syngery as part of the process of developing the plan for 19/20.

2.6 Software

@peter-devoil led the discussion on the move from APSIM Classic into continuous release and a process to follow. Note comment from Pete: For the forseeable future, the Apsim Classic release will remain at 7.10, and links to upgrade to the latest bugfix are available to developers only via the bootleg system on bob. This means registered users don't have a) knowlege of available bugfixes, and b) access to them. I'm proposing some sort of notification system to registered users: some of these bugfixes have serious impact.

ACTION @peter-devoil to work with @hol353 to propose a solution which is likely to involve version and build number. Once agreed, @sarahcleary to provide a news article and web page for process and referencing.

3. Training

Agreed for week commencing 23 March 2020.

ACTION @sarahcleary to start GitHub project; map out timeline; input from RP on speakers; structure provided out of session

4. Website/Communications

Updates requested from @sarahcleary

Outstanding articles from @HamishBrownPFR - barley model and Rogerio Cichota - white clover

ACTION @sarahcleary to follow up and send reminder to RP

RG Trial

New articles; better engagement - how to achieve this?

ACTION RP reps to either invite colleagues to RG or send @sarahcleary email addresses. RP reps to insert updates in RG when new papers have been published.

5. Other Business

acknowledgement guidelines

ACTION RP agreed to base the recommended acknoweldgement on the words provided by @sno036. @hol353 to update APSIMX and @peter-devoil to update APSIM Classic. @sarahcleary to provide News Article and linked web page.

Next meeting

Discussion of Date as @Keith-Pembleton is unavailable for next 3 meetings.

ACTION: @sarahcleary to send out 3 doodle polls and send out new meeting requests.

@Keith-Pembleton to link Hamish with a local consultant

ACTION from 2019-05 RP Meeting - @Keith-Pembleton to link Hamish with a local consultant who developed a banana model which may have relevance to the Simple Fruit Tree Model. @HamishBrownPFR might be able to help include banana model into NextGen.

Originally posted by @sarahcleary in APSIMInitiative/ApsimX#3801 (comment)

2019-10 Minutes

Date

Friday 4/10/19; 9:30 AEST

1.2 Review Minutes and Actions

Attached: 2019-09 Minutes
Taken as read and correct

Remove the "Actions" from the agenda

2. Science/Software

2.1 Check for new APSIM Major Improvements

@Keith-Pembleton called for additional issues to be discussed. Noted that only issues on agenda will be reviewed during the meeting. Request for @APSIMInitiative/reference-panel to review all issues prior to the meeting and add to agenda if required.

@Keith-Pembleton noted only a couple of new ones have been added this month.. Also reviewed the recently updated issues.

Actions:
Red Clover – Action: request @rcichota to push into release.

@Keith-Pembleton noted all new science issues were minor.

Soil documentation
No current documentation. But new Soil Nutrient model to replace this, but will keep this for some time. Action: Add reference to APSIM Classic documentation.

Discussion on porting weather from APSIM Classic to APSIM Next Gen. Should this be stand along or integrated to MicroMet?. Action: Commence an issue in GitHub and discuss.

2.2 Updates from RP on models and reviews

No new models under development since last RP meeting

Sorghum model - @jbrider – update provided. Preparing documentation. Awaiting on Graeme and Greg for some science updates.
RP suggested @hut104 as a reviewer when ready.

AgPasture
@sno036 – will aim for response to review before next meeting
Creating of New Soil Nutrient Model
@sno036 – has started the review but has found some issues around Nitrogen leaching. Reviewing with data.

Models/Updates in release since last RP meeting
None

3 Software

APSIM Classic - Move to continuous release - #15 relates to
Bootleg Version - APSIMInitiative/APSIMClassic#1757 and APSIMInitiative/APSIMClassic#1759

@hol353 – provided an update – Issues with migrating – WIP.

It was noted that administering labels would be a significant burden. RP reviewed purpose - to enable users to better engage with GitHub on issues that are relevant to them. Preferably get sense email notifications.
Labels are not the answer - in most cases can use the search bar. Setting up labels for things for non-searchable terms like winter cereals, legumes, would not result in notifications. Someone would need to set up the labels and continually monitor this - not a good use of time.

Agreed to utilise the team structure. Limit to a small number of teams, at least initially, to see how it works.

ACTION: Try max 5 teams initially. @APSIMInitiative/reference-panel to nominate teams in GitHub issue (by 11/10). Subscribe, join the teams you want.
In each team, RP team members to tag team in to new and existing issues. If not complete, will ask @hol353 and @hol430 to help tag relevant issues

4 Outstanding Actions

19/20 APSIM Development Plan - #36

ACTION: @sarahcleary to share an APSIM Folder via OneDrive. This folder to contain development plan spreadsheet. @APSIMInitiative/reference-panel to update and feedback if there are any issues with accessing spreadsheet.

5 Training

@Keith-Pembleton provided an update - one more video has been recorded. @APSIMInitiative/reference-panel comfortable with @hol353 reviewing video

Discussion on requirements on online topics. @sno036 suggested tutorial style for sensitivity analysis.
Need to transition the basic training from APSIM 7.10 to APSIM Next Gen.

ACTION: @sarchontoulis, @Keith-Pembleton and @hol353 to discuss the migration of the training materials

Update on APSIM Week

EOI update - will be transitioning to the registration process within the next week, Working on the communications for the new website and the registration process.
Potential Facilitators for APSIM Advanced Training workshops - #33

@sarahcleary to distribute a suggested run sheet for the workshops and distribute for input

ACTION: @APSIMInitiative/reference-panel to feedback into the workshop order/facilitators.

6 Website/Communications

@sarahcleary ran through new website. Request to add an additional page "How to partner with us"

Request @APSIMInitiative/reference-panel to provide review and feedback by 11/10. Also, request to forward any references for models in Next Gen.

Science Chats

@peter-devoil to provide update on APSIMX Crop rotations manager in November RP Meeting

8 Other Business

Leave Date of Dec 2019 meeting - will have meeting even don't have a quorum
Dates for 2020 meetings. ACTION: @sarahcleary to discuss possible times with @Keith-Pembleton.

9 Next Meeting

1 November 2019 - 9:30am AEST. @sno036 unavailable.

2020-02 Minutes

Date

Thursday 4/2/20; 9:30 AEST

Members: Video/Teleconference:

@yashvirchauhan; @peter-devoil; @MarkLieffering; @LouisAK; @jbrider; @sarahcleary; @sno036; @Keith-Pembleton; @EnliWang;

Apologies/Not in attendance

@sarchontoulis;; @HamishBrownPFR; @kchenu; @JulianneLilley

1.1 Welcome/Apologies

Welcome from @peter-devoil

1.2 Review Minutes

Review Minutes: 2019-12 Minutes
Taken as read and correct

2. Science/Software

2.1 Check for new APSIM Major Improvements

Noted that there were a few MAJOR science issues since last meeting.

New Cotton Model - @Keith-Pembleton said David Johnston was helping to pull together some data.

G-Range in ApsimX - will need review by RP when ready

Port the maize model from Apsim 7.10 into Next Gen - @jbrider provided an update. The two APSIM Classic maize models are being combined into a single one for Next Gen. Aim to progress this work in NZ at the APSIM Developer's workshop

No discussion on New Science issues.

2.2 Updates from RP on models and reviews

Noted that Creating of New Soil Nutrient Model is still awaiting @hut104 to progress

Sorghum model - @hut104 and @HamishBrownPFR to be review in NZ in early March

Addition of Agroforestry Model - awaiting @sno036 to provide final signoff

Models requiring review

None

Models/Updates in release since last RP meeting

None

3 Software

@hol353 has created both labels and teams.
Some @APSIMInitiative/reference-panel and others have joined/requested to join relevant teams.

Need these to be used.
ACTION: @APSIMInitiative/reference-panel to start some conversations within these teams as well as label new issues, as appropriate.

--APSIM Classic - process for continuous release - continued discussion on the GitHub issue. RP agreed that the best option is to provide download links on the website, but only accessible if a valid/current email address is provided as an input. Email address requires to be the same one used within the last 3 years when downloading APSIM and agreeing to the T&Cs.
Request to simplify the current versioning. Ensure that there is consistent numbering. @peter-devoil, @jbrider and @sarahcleary to work with @hol430.

--Apsim development sprint in Lincoln - update provided @jbrider - will be going ahead in Lincoln in early March. Working on finalising Sorghum model; progressing new maize model as well as a number of other outstanding tasks.

4 Outstanding Actions

@sarahcleary noted that there were a number of outstanding actions that have been around for close to a year. @APSIMInitiative/reference-panel agreed to either comment or close issues.

19/20 APSIM Development Plan - #36
ACTION: @sarahcleary to send new link for updating prior to the RP Strategy Session. @APSIMInitiative/reference-panel to update by end of February for both AI SC March meeting and for use in the RP Strategy meeting.

@sno036 provided an update on the Stock Model and the issues around the out of date code that was ported from the original AusFarm model into NextGen. Not suitable for release as a model in Next Gen. Team has assessed that it would take around 2-3months full time for the code translation. Further discussion on the science occurred.

5 Training

APSIM online training topics - noted that another two videos have been uploaded. @APSIMInitiative/reference-panel requested to think about additional topics and if they could/would record additional training videos.

Update on APSIM Week

@sarahcleary to provided a short update
--Symposium Running Sheet
available on the web
--Papers/presenters
all have been notified
--Workshops - numbers - filling fast and a number are full.
--Workshops - facilitators - can be found on the website. If you can provide additional support, please let @sarahcleary know.

@Keith-Pembleton to email GRDC contact and request circulation of APSIM week info. @sarahcleary to do the same for CRDC.

@sarahcleary to discuss Agroforestry workshop with Phil. @APSIMInitiative/reference-panel would like it to go ahead but final call will be Phil's.

6 Website/Communications

-- Require new information (updated references) - https://www.apsim.info/apsim-model/models-in-release/ - nearly complete. Still awaiting a few references.

7 Science Chats

@sarahcleary to contact suggestions from #26 - for April meeting, but allow sufficient time for review of APSIM week. So, May meeting would be fine to commence these 'chats' again.

8 AI Steering Committee Meeting

Actions requiring work/completion prior to 23 March AI SC meeting

-- Paper on GitHub process and RP meeting structure and changes - agree to be a verbal update. @APSIMInitiative/reference-panel to provide @peter-devoil with comments/input
-- AI SC Report - AI funded software position - @sno036 demonstrated a visualisations of GitHub commits - good demonstration of work being undertaken
-- Improving Next Gen Documentation to include summary page - @HamishBrownPFR to update/complete
-- Discussion on leveraging resources between members - require input from @HamishBrownPFR

Additional Actions from AI SC meeting:
-- As part of the uJV review, ask the RP to develop a ‘principles of membership’ similar to that of the AI. @sarahcleary provided background and will circulate current role of RP
-- Steering Committee would like guidance from RP with regard to the Software Engineering role. What resourcing is required long term. What additional tasks could/should be done. Looking at not just fixing bugs, but e.g. new features. - include as part of RP strategy discussion
-- Stock Model update - update provided above

9 Discussion on RP Strategy Day - 24 March 2020

ACTION: @APSIMInitiative/reference-panel to forward input to @peter-devoil and @sarahcleary. @peter-devoil and @sarahcleary to provide a draft agenda for input.

@Keith-Pembleton would like publication plan to be included as part of this discussion. How to bring together 'larger' APSIM applications into this.

10 Other Business

Noted that UQ is chairing the RP this year. @peter-devoil and @kchenu as co-chairs. -

11 Next Meeting

3 March 2020

Discussion on Rice Model

Action from Feb 2019 RP Strategy Session -
Organise discussion on Rice Model - USQ Lead – to organise relevant parties for discussion
Update - complete. USQ and CSIRO have met and actions for Ando and Don to work on funding proposal and scope.

2019-08 Agenda

Members: Video/Teleconference:

@Keith-Pembleton; @LouisAK; @MarkLieffering; @sarahcleary; @yashvirchauhan; @peter-devoil; @hol353; @EnliWang; @jbrider; @HamishBrownPFR; @kchenu; @sno036;

Apologies: @sarchontoulis; @JulianneLilley

Thursday 8 August 2019 - 9:30am AEST

Agenda Item

1.1 Welcome/Apologies

Welcome from @Keith-Pembleton

1.2 Review Minutes and Actions

Review Minutes: 2019-07 Minutes
Review Completed Actions: Actions

2. Science/Software

2.1 Check for new APSIM Major Improvements

2.2 Updates from RP on models and reviews

Ensure a RP member is nominated to provide oversight of major issues.
RP members to provide update if appropriate on major issues.
Note any new models under development

Models/Updates in release since last RP meeting
None

3 Software

APSIM Classic - Move to continuous release - #15

4 Outstanding Actions

Outstanding Actions from AI SC Meeting on 2 August

Update from meeting
Actions to be discussed.

Outstanding Actions from AI RP Strategy Meeting in Feb

Workshop on soil “P” - #18
Organise workshop on harmonising approaches for development of crop models/crop processes - #19
Discussion on leveraging resources between members - #21
Workshop on Carbon decomposition and nitrogen mineralisation - #22
Discussion on Nitrogen leaching - #23
Discussion on Root System development - #24
Discussion on Maize and Soybean – microclimate development - #25

Other actions - for reference only

Audit of APSIM papers containing models (and/or improvements) not in an APSIM release - #6
Next Gen Documentation - #12
APSIM Infrastructure - #14
APSIM Classic - process for continuous release - #15

5 Training

Update on APSIM Week

EOI update
@sarchontoulis to provide update and learnings from ISU workshop (moved to September meeting)

6 Website/Communications

Update and discussion on ResearchGate
https://www.researchgate.net/project/Agricultural-Production-Systems-sIMulator-APSIM

@sno036 to provide a short (15 min max) RG demonstration/training session

Update and discussion on Website/Communications - #16

Science Chats

CLEM update - @lie112 to phone in at 10:30

Other suggestions? RP Meeting: #26

8 Other Business

Call for other business

Review Process

9 Next Meeting

6 September 2019

2019-06 Minutes

Date

Tuesday 12/6/19; 9:30AM AEST

Agenda Item

1.1 Welcome/Apologies

Welcome from @Keith-Pembleton. Introduction from @JulianneLilley (CSIRO)

Members

@HamishBrownPFR; @kchenu; @Keith-Pembleton; @LouisAK; @MarkLieffering; @sarahcleary; @sno036; @yashvirchauhan; @JulianneLilley

Apologies/Not in attendance

@sarchontoulis; @EnliWang; @hol353; @peter-devoil; @jbrider;

1.2 Review Minutes and Actions

Attached - 2019-05 Minutes

Taken as read and correct

Complete actions reviewed: Actions

2. Science/Software

2.1 Check for new APSIM Major Improvements

GitHub MAJOR science issues
Note that there are no new Major issues. No comments from @APSIMInitiative/reference-panel

GitHub ALL science issues
@Keith-Pembleton worked through the new science issues. CLEM was discussed - see notes in 2.2

2.2 Updates from RP on models and reviews

Sorghum model
No update as @jbrider was away
Add Simple Fruit Tree model to Agenda
Hamish to provide updates
Add Grape Vine Model to Agenda
Hamish to provide updates. @Keith-Pembleton may have a student they will want to be involved.

Fodder beet model
Once documentation is fixed by @RobZys, as per @hol353's request (APSIMInitiative/ApsimX#1845 (comment)) - @APSIMInitiative/reference-panel confirms Fodder Beet should be in release.
CLEM
@APSIMInitiative/reference-panel confirmed that CLEM is ready for release as soon as @lie112 updates the examples as per @sno036's comment: APSIMInitiative/ApsimX#3575 (comment)
AgPasture
@sarahcleary confirmed Matt Harrison is willing to undertake the review of AgPasture
Red Clover
@sno036 stated that this should be ready for review prior to the next RP Meeting. Call for reviewer suggestions. @MarkLieffering and Jonathan Ojeda. @sarahcleary to approach Jonathan when Red Clover is ready for review.

3 Software

APSIM Classic - Move to continuous release - #15
no update as both @peter-devoil and @hol353 were not in attendance

4 Actions required for AI SC meeting

Development plan (updates and days vs hours issue) - #7
@sarahcleary to remind all members to provide any updates - both for 18/19; 19/20.
Request for report on AI funded software position at each SC meeting - #9
noted graphs from @hol430. No further input from RP at the moment. @sarahcleary will distribute briefing note prior to next RP meeting
Request for update of GitHub process and RP Meeting structure/changes - #10
Will be provided as a verbal update from @Keith-Pembleton. @APSIMInitiative/reference-panel asked to send any dot points - positive or negative to @Keith-Pembleton
Request for updates on conversations/workshops/activities – arising out of the RP Strategy session related to encouraging cross fertilisation (and updates/actions arising from these) - including phosphorous developments - #11
Noted that these issues can be found as actions on Github - https://github.com/APSIMInitiative/ReferencePanel/issues. Will be followed up here
HB and GH working on "next gen documentation" - #12
No update - meeting in August. @HamishBrownPFR to provide update post meeting with Graeme.

5 Training

Update on APSIM Week - dates, bookings etc..
@sarahcleary provided an update on confirmed date and location. @APSIMInitiative/reference-panel comfortable with RP Strategy meeting on Tuesday with Symposium on Wednesday.
Discussion on APSIM Forum structure, topics and invited speakers
Discussion on whether Symposium should be solely Next Gen. Noting there will be a focus on a transition to Next Gen. Agreement that talks need to fall under the brief of 'cutting edge'. Agreed that the topics and suggested speakers should be finalised out of session through use of a google-type document for everyone to provide input.
Suggestions on possible APSIM Workshop topics
As above - provide suggestions via a google doc with suggestions of facilitators.

ACTION Provide google doc for input. Include comments from RP session and any other ones received via email.

6 Website/Communications

Update and discussion on ResearchGate

Discussion on purpose of RG and the original idea of having RG as a platform to engage with other APSIM users. Currently not achieving this. Many RP reps do not have a good understanding of how and why to use RG. @sno036 offered to provide a short (15 min max) RG demonstration/training session in next RP meeting. @yashvirchauhan note he used RG for pushing out papers - as most users do. @sno036 suggested utilizing RG for engagement with broader community around topics for workshops and symposium. Also could use when organizing workshops arising from RP Strategy session. Seek self nominations on both RG and GitHub.

Update and discussion on Website/Communications

New articles/papers. @sarahcleary request for information to be highlighted on the website.

7 Other Business

@Keith-Pembleton provide an update on plans to explore predicting parameters for soil in "extreme" environments. @APSIMInitiative/reference-panel requested that this is put as a new science issue as changes may involve a change in infrastructure.
ACTION @Keith-Pembleton to submit a new science issue

Noted that @kchenu had issues with audio for last part of the meeting. Welcome @kchenu to provide any comments out of session on the discussion.

8 Next Meeting

9 July 2019

@HamishBrownPFR not available for the next meeting. @Keith-Pembleton welcomed an alternate representative from PFR to attend. @HamishBrownPFR to check on @rcichota's availability.

@yashvirchauhan requested the @APSIMInitiative/reference-panel to review a recently published paper on phenology on legumes. Seeking RP into the model. @yashvirchauhan offered to provide a short presentation at next RP meeting.

@sarahcleary noted next meeting to be at Tor St for TWB based attendees. @sarahcleary to check on availability of Media Lab

@sarahcleary to arrange CLEM presentation in August RP meeting.

Update of APSIM download screen to enable email addresses to be used for APSIM communication purposes

As per RP discussion, @APSIMInitiative/reference-panel agreed to include this as part of the download process.

@hol430 - can you please look at updating the downloading process. Requirements:

request for email address (which I think already happens)
statement that "The APSIM Initiative will forward updates on APSIM-related developments and improvements as well as upcoming APSIM-related events including training workshops."

Is it possible to do an opt-out there - or we will need to provide an unsubscribe button as part of any email we send with regard to these updates/notifications.

Outstanding actions from Feb 2019 RP Strategy Session

Request for updates on conversations/workshops/activities – arising out of the RP Strategy session related to encouraging cross fertilisation (and updates/actions arising from these) - including phosphorous developments

ACTION @sarahcleary to share email with actions from RP Strategy session. @Keith-Pembleton to work with @sarahcleary to determine actions for agenda for next RP meeting.

19/20 APSIM Development Plan

Email with new format sent to @APSIMInitiative/reference-panel. No longer capturing anticipated commitment but just Start/End Dates and Project Leader.
Additional Action from August 2019 AI SC Meeting - RP to consider if it’s possible, to include 3rd party developments and in what format on the development plan.

Audit of APSIM papers containing models (and/or improvements) not in an APSIM release

An ongoing action. @APSIMInitiative/reference-panel and/or others to identify published APSIM models not in release. Please comment below if any are identified

AI SC Report - AI funded software position

Request for report on AI funded software position at each SC meeting

ACTION @Keith-Pembleton and @sarahcleary to work with @hol430 on paper (possible template to be used in future reports)

Discussion on Root System developement

Action from Feb RP Strategy Session
Organise discussion on Root System development – Hamish to lead – include Karine; Enli
Anyone else wants to be involved?

Stock Model Approval

Funded Projects - Stock Model - to be reviewed out of session

ACTION Agreed for @sarahcleary to forward @sno036 draft to AI SC for approval

2019-12 Agenda

Members: Video/Teleconference:

@yashvirchauhan; @peter-devoil; @MarkLieffering; @LouisAK; @sno036; @jbrider; @sarahcleary; @josharp22; @hol353

Apologies: @Keith-Pembleton; @sarchontoulis; @JulianneLilley; @EnliWang; @kchenu; @HamishBrownPFR;

Thursday 12th December 2019 - 10am AEST

Agenda Item

1.1 Welcome/Apologies

Welcome from @peter-devoil

1.2 Review Minutes

Review Minutes: 2019-11 Minutes

2. Science/Software

2.1 Check for new APSIM Major Improvements

@APSIMInitiative/reference-panel to review new MAJOR issues since last meeting.
Request: @APSIMInitiative/reference-panel to add any additional issues for discussion to the agenda

Issues only to be discussed by exception Request: @APSIMInitiative/reference-panel to add any issues for discussion to the agenda

2.2 Updates from RP on models and reviews

Note any new models under development and assign RP member to provide ‘oversight’

Creating of New Soil Nutrient Model

Models requiring review

Sorghum model - ready for review. Need to assign a reviewer

Models/Updates in release since last RP meeting

AgPasture

3 Software

4 Outstanding Actions

To be discussed by exception - Actions to be discussed.

19/20 APSIM Development Plan - #36

5 Training

Update on APSIM Week

@sarahcleary to provide update

Symposium
-- Registration system
-- Paper submission
-- Next steps
APSIM Advanced Training workshops
-- Registration system
-- Facilitators and Support (from RP and others)
-- Next steps

6 Website/Communications

New apsim website

-- Require new information (updated references) - https://www.apsim.info/apsim-model/models-in-release/
https://www.apsim.info/documentation/model-documentation/developer-documentation/building-apsim-from-source/

7 Science Chats

Postpone till 2020.

In 2020 - @peter-devoil to provide update on APSIMX Crop rotations manager

Other suggestions? RP Meeting: #26

8 AI Steering Committee Meeting

Run through actions from AI SC Meeting

9 Other Business

Call for other business

Discussion on RP Strategy Day - 24 March 2020

10 Next Meeting

4 February 2020

Improving Next Gen Documentation to include summary page

@HamishBrownPFR and GH working on "next gen documentation"

ACTION Hamish to organise to meet Graeme in person when visiting in August to work through documentation.

APSIM Classic - process for continuous release

For the forseeable future, the Apsim Classic release will remain at 7.10, and links to upgrade to the latest bugfix are available to developers only via the bootleg system on bob. This means registered users don't have a) knowledge of available bug fixes, and b) access to them.

@peter-devoil to work with @hol353 to propose a solution which is likely to involve version and build number. Once agreed, @sarahcleary to provide a news article and web page for process and referencing.

APSIM Infrastructure running on high performance computers

To ensure APSIM Infrastructure can deal with the high performance computer.

ACTION @Keith-Pembleton to start Github repository

Discussion on Nitrogen leaching

Action from Feb RP Strategy Meeting
Enli and Hamish to discuss synergies in Nitrogen leaching work

Improved GitHub Communication

Action from AI SC Meeting: Increased communication around GitHub process/use.
@sarahcleary to provide a ‘how to sign up’; basic instructions on use for APSIM related work and with APSIM developers. Input welcome from @APSIMInitiative/reference-panel

2019-11 Agenda

Members: Video/Teleconference:

@Keith-Pembleton; @sarahcleary; @yashvirchauhan; @EnliWang; @kchenu; @sno036; @sarchontoulis; @JulianneLilley; @peter-devoil; @MarkLieffering; @LouisAK; @josharp22

Apologies: @sno036; @jbrider; @HamishBrownPFR;

Friday 1 November 2019 - 9:30am AEST

Agenda Item

1.1 Welcome/Apologies

Welcome from @Keith-Pembleton

1.2 Review Minutes

Review Minutes: 2019-10 Minutes

2. Science/Software

2.1 Check for new APSIM Major Improvements

@APSIMInitiative/reference-panel to review new MAJOR issues since last meeting.
Request: @APSIMInitiative/reference-panel to add any additional issues for discussion to the agenda

Port the Classic prototype slope-aspect modifier of weather to Next Gen
Develop a Clover Root Weevil model (APSIMInitiative/ApsimX#4322)
Red Clover

GitHub ALL science issues

Issues only to be discussed by exception Request: @APSIMInitiative/reference-panel to add any issues for discussion to the agenda

Soil documentation

2.2 Updates from RP on models and reviews

Note any new models under development and assign RP member to provide ‘oversight’
Sorghum model -update to be provided by @jbrider

AgPasture
Creating of New Soil Nutrient Model

Models requiring review

Models/Updates in release since last RP meeting

3 Software

4 Outstanding Actions

To be discussed by exception - Actions to be discussed.

19/20 APSIM Development Plan - #36

Request: @APSIMInitiative/reference-panel to add any additional issues for discussion to the agenda

5 Training

@Keith-Pembleton to provide update on online videos and discussion on review process

AI SC Report - AI funded software position

Update on APSIM Week

@sarahcleary to provide update

Symposium
-- Registration system
-- Paper submission
-- Next steps
APSIM Advanced Training workshops
-- Registration system
-- Facilitators and Support (from RP and others)
-- Next steps

6 Website/Communications

New apsim website
-- Update and migration issues
-- Require new information (updated references) - https://www.apsim.info/apsim-model/models-in-release/
https://www.apsim.info/documentation/model-documentation/developer-documentation/building-apsim-from-source/

7 Science Chats

@peter-devoil to provide update on APSIMX Crop rotations manager

Other suggestions? RP Meeting: #26

8 AI Steering Committee Meeting

Date: Friday 22 November

Actions required:

9 Other Business

Call for other business

10 Next Meeting

12 December 2019

Update on dates for 2020 meetings.

RP Meetings - Invite speakers

Action from Feb RP Strategy Meeting
RP wishes to keep abreast of best practice. One way of doing this is by actively seeking input from others about different modelling approaches.
Invite people to present on relevant topics at RP meetings.

(1) invite the CLEM development group to present.

White Clover in Release

@APSIMInitiative/reference-panel - confirmed for merging in RP meeting. @rcichota - please release and work with @hol353

Originally posted by @sarahcleary in APSIMInitiative/ApsimX#2069 (comment)

2019-12 Minutes

Date

Thursday 12/12/19; 10:00 AEST (not 21/12!)

Members: Video/Teleconference:

@yashvirchauhan; @peter-devoil; @MarkLieffering; @LouisAK; @jbrider; @sarahcleary; @josharp22; @hol353; @sno036 (arrived late due to connection issues)

1.1 Welcome/Apologies

Welcome from @peter-devoil

1.2 Review Minutes

Review Minutes: 2019-11 Minutes
Taken as read and correct

2. Science/Software

2.1 Check for new APSIM Major Improvements

Noted no new MAJOR science issues since last meeting or any science issues for discussion.

2.2 Updates from RP on models and reviews

Noted that Creating of New Soil Nutrient Model is still awaiting @hut104 to progress, probably in the new year.

Models requiring review

Sorghum model - noted some informal review has commenced. All @APSIMInitiative/reference-panel encouraged to review. @sarahcleary to request @hut104 and @HamishBrownPFR to be formal reviewers

3 Software

@hol353 to create both labels and teams.
@APSIMInitiative/reference-panel to join/request to join relevant teams.
@APSIMInitiative/reference-panel to label new issues, as appropriate.

4 Outstanding Actions

19/20 APSIM Development Plan - #36
@sarahcleary to send new link for updating prior to the RP Strategy Session.

5 Training

Update on APSIM Week

@sarahcleary to provided a short update

Symposium

Next step is for paper review post initial deadline of 15/12/19. All available @APSIMInitiative/reference-panel to review/read the papers.

APSIM Advanced Training workshops - noted one workshop is filled.

6 Website/Communications

-- Require new information (updated references) - https://www.apsim.info/apsim-model/models-in-release/ - @sarahcleary to contact developers directly to request references.

7 Science Chats

@sarahcleary to contact suggestions from #26

8 AI Steering Committee Meeting

@sarahcleary to circulate actions via email to RP
Discussion at RP Strategy Session

9 Other Business

Discussion on RP Strategy Day - 24 March 2020 - @sarahcleary to request @APSIMInitiative/reference-panel for agenda items

@jbrider discussed Developers workshop occurring in March in NZ. @jbrider to contact GH with regard to support for @hol430's attendance either through the AI or through UQ.

10 Next Meeting

4 February 2020

2019-06 Agenda

Members: Video/Teleconference:

@HamishBrownPFR; @kchenu; @Keith-Pembleton; @LouisAK; @MarkLieffering; @sarahcleary; @sno036; @yashvirchauhan; @JulianneLilley

Apologies: @jbrider; @EnliWang; @peter-devoil; @sarchontoulis; @hol353;

Time: 9:30am AEST

Agenda Item

1.1 Welcome/Apologies

Welcome from @Keith-Pembleton

1.2 Review Minutes and Actions

Review Minutes: 2019-05 Minutes
Review Completed Actions: Actions

2. Science/Software

2.1 Check for new APSIM Major Improvements

2.2 Updates from RP on models and reviews

ALL issues tagging APSIM Initiative Reference Panel
Models under development

Sorghum model
any others need noting or discussion?

Models currently under review
- Fodder beet model
- CLEM
- AgPasture
- any new models requiring review?

Models/Updates in release since last RP meeting
- White Clover model

3 Software

APSIM Classic - Move to continuous release - #15

4 Actions required for AI SC meeting

Development plan (updates and days vs hours issue) - #7
Request for report on AI funded software position at each SC meeting - #9
Request for update of GitHub process and RP Meeting structure/changes - #10
Request for updates on conversations/workshops/activities – arising out of the RP Strategy session related to encouraging cross fertilisation (and updates/actions arising from these) - including phosphorous developments - #11
HB and GH working on "next gen documentation" - #12

5 Training

Update on APSIM Week - dates, bookings etc..
Discussion on APSIM Forum structure, topics and invited speakers
Suggestions on possible APSIM Workshop topics

6 Website/Communications

Update and discussion on ResearchGate
Update and discussion on Website/Communications

7 Other Business

@Keith-Pembleton provide an update from the Soil CRC Conference.

8 Next Meeting

9 July 2019
Any apologies?

Discussion on leveraging resources between members

Action from Feb 2019 RP Strategy Session
Noted that it is difficult to fund implementation. Science development is easier to source funding, but without the implementation step, the science can not be utilised in APSIM. Impact is low.
Enli and Hamish to discuss leveraging resources including PhD students.

AI-PFR Potential Opportunities

AI to consider the following five areas of potential future focus/priority

Developing horticultural/perennial tree crop functionality in APSIM.
Climate change response functionality in APSIM.
Developing multi-functional landscape capability in APSIM.
Precision agriculture.
Considering high performance computing needs and potential implications.

Recommendation - First step would be to collate what everyone is doing.

To ensure APSIM Infrastructure can deal with the high performance computer. Keith to start Github repository

ACTION RP agreed to review each of these areas as part of the review of the Development Plan. Each home org would provide interest, synergy as part of the process of developing the plan for 19/20.

Link to Action: #7

APSIM Symposium and Workshop Topics

Requesting input for APSIM Week 2020.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1m9CtX4Ejemlgr6A8b3Y6A_ZXQsSMsk0jkLNybaa0nEU/edit

Organise workshop on harmonising approaches for development of crop models/crop processes

Action from Feb 2019 RP Strategy Session
UQ to Lead. Who else wants/should be involved?

Communications - APSIM Website and ResearchGate Updates

Updates requested from @sarahcleary

Outstanding articles from @HamishBrownPFR - barley model and Rogerio Cichota - white clover

ACTION @sarahcleary to follow up and send reminder to @APSIMInitiative/reference-panel

RG Trial

New articles; better engagement - how to achieve this?

ACTION RP reps to either invite colleagues to RG or send @sarahcleary email addresses. @APSIMInitiative/reference-panel to insert updates in RG when new papers have been published.

Workshop on Carbon decomposition and nitrogen mineralisation

Action from Feb RP Strategy Session
Organise workshop on Carbon decomposition and nitrogen mineralisation – potentially implementation tasks can be broken up for student development
Who should be involved?

2020-02 Agenda

Members: Video/Teleconference:

@yashvirchauhan; @peter-devoil; @MarkLieffering; @LouisAK; @sno036; @jbrider; @sarahcleary; @josharp22; @Keith-Pembleton; @sarchontoulis;; @EnliWang; @HamishBrownPFR;

Apologies: @kchenu; @JulianneLilley

Tuesday 4th February 2020 - 9:30 am AEST

Agenda Item

1.1 Welcome/Apologies

Welcome from @peter-devoil

1.2 Review Minutes

Review Minutes: 2019-12 Minutes

2. Science/Software

2.1 Check for new APSIM Major Improvements

@APSIMInitiative/reference-panel to review new MAJOR issues since last meeting.
Request: @APSIMInitiative/reference-panel to add any additional issues for discussion to the agenda

Issues only to be discussed by exception Request: @APSIMInitiative/reference-panel to add any issues for discussion to the agenda

2.2 Updates from RP on models and reviews

Note any new models under development and assign RP member to provide ‘oversight’

Models requiring review

Models/Updates in release since last RP meeting

None

3 Software

--Labels for APSIM Initiative Issues
--APSIM Classic - process for continuous release
--Apsim development sprint in Lincoln - update to be provided by @jbrider

4 Outstanding Actions

To be discussed by exception - Actions to be discussed.

Note that there are a few actions from last RP Strategy session which should be reviewed and possibly closed.
19/20 APSIM Development Plan - #36
This needs to be updated by early March for discussion at the AI SC March Meeting.

5 Training

-- Paper on GitHub process and RP meeting structure and changes
-- AI SC Report - AI funded software position
-- Improving Next Gen Documentation to include summary page
-- Discussion on leveraging resources between members

Update on APSIM Week

@sarahcleary to provide update
--Symposium Running Sheet
--Papers/presenters
--Workshops - numbers
--Workshops - facilitators
-- Next steps

6 Website/Communications

-- Update on updated references - https://www.apsim.info/apsim-model/models-in-release/
https://www.apsim.info/documentation/model-documentation/developer-documentation/building-apsim-from-source/

-- Anything else?

7 Science Chats

Start in April 2020 meeting

Other suggestions? RP Meeting: #26

8 AI Steering Committee Meeting

Actions requiring work/completion prior to 23 March AI SC meeting

Additional Actions from AI SC meeting:
-- As part of the uJV review, ask the RP to develop a ‘principles of membership’ similar to that of the AI. @sarahcleary to provide background
-- Steering Committee would like guidance from RP with regard to the Software Engineering role. What resourcing is required long term. What additional tasks could/should be done. Looking at not just fixing bugs, but e.g. new features.
-- Stock Model update

9 Discussion on RP Strategy Day - 24 March 2020

-- Agenda
-- Content?
-- Desired Outcomes?

10 Other Business

-- Time to rotate the Chair - which organisation is up next?
Any other business

11 Next Meeting

3 March 2020

2019-08 Minutes

Date

Tuesday 8/8/19; 9:30AM AEST

Agenda Item

1.1 Welcome/Apologies

Welcome from @Keith-Pembleton.

Members

@Keith-Pembleton; @LouisAK; @MarkLieffering; @sarahcleary; @yashvirchauhan, @peter-devoil; @hol353; @HamishBrownPFR; @sno036; @EnliWang;

Apologies/Not in attendance

@JulianneLilley; @jbrider; @kchenu; @sarchontoulis

1.2 Review Minutes and Actions

Attached - 2019-07 Minutes
Taken as read and correct

Complete actions reviewed. Actions - No further comment on these actions

2. Science/Software

2.1 Check for new APSIM Major Improvements

@Keith-Pembleton call for comments

GitHub MAJOR science issues

Discussion around the development on:
Simple Fruit Model and the synergy with the Grape Vine Model
Development status of Canola model and if there are any learnings for the Kale model which will be developed by @RobZys as a priority for 19/20 financial year.
Soybean – close to be ‘underreview’. @hut104 to provide science talk to RP - broader update on legume model development.
Maize – ACTION: @EnliWang and @HamishBrownPFR to discuss developments.
Agroforestry Model - ACTION: @hol353 to discuss with @hut104 and provide update
Peanut Model - ACTION: @yashvirchauhan - to discuss peanut developments with @hut104

GitHub ALL science issues

Discussed all new science issues and PlantAvailableNO3 and PlantAvailableNH4 should be removed for most simulations

2.2 Updates from RP on models and reviews

@hol353 and @sarahcleary to discuss 'assigning' and RP member to open "models under development" ACTION: @sarahcleary to assign/tag an RP member to all models under development
No new models under development

AgPasture - ACTION: @sno036 to review comments and provide feedback. @sno036 noted that this may not be complete prior to next RP meeting due to current workload.
Red Clover - ACTION: @MarkLieffering to complete review. @MarkLieffering noted that @JJguri's review was very thorough and he would add some comments to the completed review.
Creating of New Soil Nutrient Model - @hol353 to discuss 'news release" paragraph with @hut104. Once @hut104 has provided this, @sarahcleary to progress review (@sno036 and @Keith-Pembleton to review)

ACTION: @sarahcleary to update instructions for submission to ensure that wording for a web post/RG update is provided prior to commencement of review process.

Models/Updates in release since last RP meeting
None

3 Software

#15
Update provided. Bob is working
ACTION: @peter-devoil to update issue summarising the update.

Bootleg versions
Discussion around bootleg models (models that haven’t gone through the Reference Panel) and whether they should be made available.
It was noted that this had been discussed at length a number of years ago - 3+. At the time, a decision was made not to include them in the standard release of APSIM. Instead a special bootleg version of APSIM was made available via Bob’s web page. This was prior to APSIM Next Gen and when APSIM Classic was being updated/maintained.

It was agreed that for APSIM Classic, bootleg models should be made available in the standard release of APSIM, otherwise development in this space won't be able to be shared. This means that the bootleg installation of APSIM can be discontinued and we can move to a single released installation.

Requirement - make it clear that if the bootleg models are made available, these models are not supported, have not been reviewed by the RP and have not been validated through the rigorous process required for APSIM 'official' models.

Only for APSIM Classic. Single release of APSIM Classic – differentiate validated and non-validated release

ACTION: @hol353 and @peter-devoil to start an "non-validated" category/tool box and work through this process.

4 Outstanding Actions

No updates.

ACTION: @sarahcleary to provide a list of Actions from AI SC meeting once AI SC minutes were complete.

Discussion on AI SC GitHub feedback leading to the potential of setting up filtering mechanisms due to the large number of GitHub notifications.
ACTION: @HamishBrownPFR to look into any filtering mechanisms able to be used on GitHub - ‘teams’, label, tagging etc.. Possibly set up teams for different areas. Any software to help manage GitHub?

7 Science Chats

@lie112 – presented on CLEM. @pre078 phoned in as well.
Well received presentation

No "science chat" for September - however note that @sarchontoulis to provide update and learnings from ISU workshop at the next RP meeting

5 Training

Update on APSIM Week

@sarahcleary provided short update on APSIM week.

6 Website/Communications

@sno036 provided a demonstration on RG.
@sarahcleary encouraged all to add to the RG project to help broader interaction

8 Other Business

@sarahcleary discussed the new page for reviewer's instructions: http://www.apsim.info/Documentation/TechnicalandDevelopment/ReviewersInstructions.aspx
Discussion on whether the separate documentation is required. @sarahcleary proposed removing it and moving all instructions to GitHub with link to web.
@sarahcleary to provide instructions for SoilNutrient review to @sno036 and @Keith-Pembleton in new format. Discussion and decision to be made next RP meeting

9 Next Meeting

6 September 2019; 9:30am AEST

2019-10 Agenda

Members: Video/Teleconference:

@Keith-Pembleton; @sarahcleary; @yashvirchauhan; @hol353; @EnliWang; @jbrider; @HamishBrownPFR; @kchenu; @sno036; @sarchontoulis; @JulianneLilley;

Apologies: @peter-devoil; @MarkLieffering; @LouisAK

Friday 4 October 2019 - 9:30am AEST

Agenda Item

1.1 Welcome/Apologies

Welcome from @Keith-Pembleton

1.2 Review Minutes and Actions

Review Minutes: 2019-09 Minutes
Review Completed Actions: Actions

2. Science/Software

2.1 Check for new APSIM Major Improvements

@APSIMInitiative/reference-panel to review new MAJOR issues since last meeting.
Request: @APSIMInitiative/reference-panel to add any additional issues for discussion to the agenda

Issues only to be discussed by exception Request: @APSIMInitiative/reference-panel to add any issues for discussion to the agenda

Soil documentation

2.2 Updates from RP on models and reviews

Note any new models under development and assign RP member to provide ‘oversight’
Sorghum model -update to be provided by @jbrider

AgPasture
Creating of New Soil Nutrient Model

Models requiring review

Models/Updates in release since last RP meeting

3 Software

APSIM Classic - Move to continuous release - #15 relates to
Bootleg Version - APSIMInitiative/APSIMClassic#1757 and APSIMInitiative/APSIMClassic#1759

4 Outstanding Actions

To be discussed by exception - Actions to be discussed.

19/20 APSIM Development Plan - #36

Request: @APSIMInitiative/reference-panel to add any additional issues for discussion to the agenda

5 Training

@Keith-Pembleton to provide update on online videos and discussion on review process

Update on APSIM Week

EOI update
Potential Facilitators for APSIM Advanced Training workshops - #33
Discussion on next steps/actions required

6 Website/Communications

Update and discussion on new apsim website.
Decision on process to update, review, new information required (updated references, page on difference between 7.10 and Next Gen)

Science Chats

Other suggestions? RP Meeting: #26

@peter-devoil to provide update on APSIMX Crop rotations manager in November RP Meeting

8 Other Business

Call for other business

Date of Dec 2019 meeting - does this need to be moved due to ModSim
Dates for 2020 meetings.

9 Next Meeting

1 November 2019

2019-07 Minutes

Date

Tuesday 9/7/19; 9:30AM AEST

Agenda Item

1.1 Welcome/Apologies

Welcome from @Keith-Pembleton.

Members

@Keith-Pembleton; @LouisAK; @MarkLieffering; @sarahcleary; @yashvirchauhan; @JulianneLilley, @peter-devoil; @hol353; @rcichota

Apologies/Not in attendance

@jbrider; @HamishBrownPFR; @kchenu; @sno036; @sarchontoulis; @EnliWang;

1.2 Review Minutes and Actions

Attached - 2019-06 Minutes
Taken as read and correct

Complete actions reviewed: Ensure link is for closed actions only. No further comment on the actions

2. Science/Software

2.1 Check for new APSIM Major Improvements

@Keith-Pembleton call for comments by exception.

@yashvirchauhan noted the new APSIM Soybean development and wanted to understand the science and how it differs from the Classic model. @yashvirchauhan to comment on GitHub issue - APSIMInitiative/ApsimX#2731. Invite the developers (@hut104 and @sarchontoulis) to present on this work to the RP.

@Keith-Pembleton raised questions in relation to the rotation work - APSIMInitiative/ApsimX#3890. @Keith-Pembleton would like to road test this when appropriate

@Keith-Pembleton raised question in in relation to the Plant NO3/NH3 in AgPasture developments. ACTION: @rcichota to summarise his explanation in the GitHub issue - APSIMInitiative/ApsimX#3963

2.2 Updates from RP on models and reviews

Models under development
No updates provided

ACTION: @sarahcleary to include all models under development under this agenda item.
@APSIMInitiative/reference-panel to allocate a RP member to be responsible for providing updates on each of these developments.

AgPasture
@APSIMInitiative/reference-panel confirms AgPasture should be in release after minor amendments by @sno036 as requested by Matt Harrison.
Red Clover
Under review by @JJguri and to be commenced review by @MarkLieffering this week
Creating of New Soil Nutrient Model
@hol353 provided brief overview. @sno036 and @Keith-Pembleton to review

It was noted that it was difficult to receive a summary of the new model for use on the web post review/release etc.. @sarahcleary to update review process to include a few sentences/summary of the new model for use on web etc.. Review process not to commence until this has been received.

3 Software

APSIM Classic - Move to continuous release - #15
update: WIP

4 Actions required for AI SC meeting

Outstanding Actions required for AI SC Meeting on 2 August

Development plan - #7 - request for final updates to be provided by COB Friday. New simple format to be developed for all RP reps and others to feed in directly.
Request for report on AI funded software position at each SC meeting - #9
Draft to be forwarded to @Keith-Pembleton by end of week. Final version to be circulated to RP prior to SC meeting.
Request for update of GitHub process and RP Meeting structure/changes - #10 @APSIMInitiative/reference-panel to forward comments to @Keith-Pembleton
AI-PFR Potential Opportunities - #13
Request from each member org to provide input into any synergies, plans with respect to PFR's focus areas. @sarahcleary to follow up key contacts.

Outstanding Actions from AI RP Strategy Meeting in Feb

Request to update issues within GitHub.

Other actions - for reference only

Short discussion on the issue: Audit of APSIM papers containing models (and/or improvements) not in an APSIM release - #6 - noting that this is an ongoing issue and if anyone knows of any models not in APSIM that 'should be', please load the reference/link onto this issue.

5 Training

Update on APSIM Week
@sarahcleary provided an update on EOI - currently 18 responses.
Agreed on a soft deadline for abstract submission to be 20 Oct 2019, with a hard deadline of 30 Oct 2019.
@JulianneLilley commented that there needed to be more information on the EOI. Update EOI or at least more info on website and/or brochure.
With regard to workshops - provide clarity of the level of experience one needs with APSIM. Requirements - previous use of APSIM; attendance of a previous APSIM workshop. Training could be self training - via the documentation provided on the apsim website.
Suggestions for APSIM workshop topics and facilitators
ACTION: @sarahcleary to set up issue and @APSIMInitiative/reference-panel to nominate potential facilitators
Update of APSIM download screen to enable an opt-out for updates/notifications
@APSIMInitiative/reference-panel agreed to include this as part of the download process. Ask @hol430 to update the download process. Require an opt-out as well as clarity what type of information will be forwarded to them.

6 Website/Communications

No update. @sarahcleary request for information to be highlighted on the website.

@sno036's demonstration postponed to next session.

7 Science Chats

Any powerpoints to be forwarded to @sarahcleary prior to RP meeting so they can be shared..

@yashvirchauhan provided an update on a recently published paper on phenology on legumes. Asked @yashvirchauhan to discuss work with @AllanPeake

CLEM update in August RP meeting

Other suggestions, please add to the following issue: #26

8 Other Business

@yashvirchauhan to forward information on Modelling Symposium at TropAg.
@yashvirchauhan to forward information on international modelling conference

9 Next Meeting

8 August 2019; 9:30am AEST

Update 18/19 Development Plan

Development plan (updates and days vs hours issue)

ACTION @sarahcleary to send out current 18/19 development plan and request updates including all (@APSIMInitiative/reference-panel ) to check people have entered days not hours. 18/19 to be complete by end of financial year. Look at new format for 19/20 development plan.

2019-09 Agenda

Members: Video/Teleconference:

@Keith-Pembleton; @LouisAK; @sarahcleary; @yashvirchauhan; @peter-devoil; @hol353; @EnliWang; @jbrider; @HamishBrownPFR; @kchenu; @sno036; @sarchontoulis; @JulianneLilley

Apologies: @MarkLieffering

Thursday 6 September 2019 - 9:30am AEST

Agenda Item

1.1 Welcome/Apologies

Welcome from @Keith-Pembleton

1.2 Review Minutes and Actions

Review Minutes: 2019-08 Minutes
Review Completed Actions: Actions

2. Science/Software

2.1 Check for new APSIM Major Improvements

2.2 Updates from RP on models and reviews

RP members to provide update if appropriate on major issues.
Note any new models under development and assign RP member to provide ‘oversight’

Models/Updates in release since last RP meeting

3 Software

APSIM Classic - Move to continuous release - #15

Bootleg Version - APSIMInitiative/APSIMClassic#1757

4 Outstanding Actions

Outstanding Actions from AI SC Meeting on 2 August

Actions to be discussed.
Reopened following GitHub Issues:
Paper on GitHub process and RP meeting structure and changes - #10
AI SC Report - AI funded software position - #9
GitHub Issues:
Communications - APSIM Website and ResearchGate Updates - #16
AI-PFR Potential Opportunities - #13 – still awaiting feedback from DAF and USQ
New GitHub Issues:
19/20 APSIM Development Plan - #36
Improved GitHub Communication - #37 - @HamishBrownPFR - to provide update on DevHub
APSIM Week Actions: AI SC asked the RP to review the AU and US training designs to see what can be leveraged from each area. Potential discussion post @sarchontoulis’ presentation. AI SC also asked RO to think about structure/format of APSIM Symposium to include the “wider selling” of APSIM to commercial/funders. Invite them to present/attend

Outstanding Actions from AI RP Strategy Meeting in Feb

Other actions – update if required

Audit of APSIM papers containing models (and/or improvements) not in an APSIM release - #6
Next Gen Documentation - #12
APSIM Infrastructure - #14
APSIM Classic - process for continuous release - #15

5 Training

@sarchontoulis to provide update and learnings from ISU workshop
Refer to Action from AI SC Meeting – as per above

-@Keith-Pembleton to provide update on online videos and discussion on review process

Update on APSIM Week

EOI update
Potential Facilitators for APSIM Advanced Training workshops - #33
Discussion on next steps/actions required

6 Website/Communications

Update and discussion on Website/Communications - #16

Science Chats

Invitation for October RP Meeting?
Legume model development update for October?
Other suggestions? RP Meeting: #26

8 Other Business

Call for other business

9 Next Meeting

4 October 2019

2019-07 Agenda

Members: Video/Teleconference:

@Keith-Pembleton; @LouisAK; @MarkLieffering; @sarahcleary; @yashvirchauhan; @JulianneLilley, @peter-devoil; @hol353; @EnliWang; @rcichota

Apologies: @jbrider; @HamishBrownPFR; @kchenu; @sno036; @sarchontoulis;

Tuesday 9 July 2019 - 9:30am AEST

Agenda Item

1.1 Welcome/Apologies

Welcome from @Keith-Pembleton

1.2 Review Minutes and Actions

Review Minutes: 2019-06 Minutes
Review Completed Actions: Actions

2. Science/Software

2.1 Check for new APSIM Major Improvements

2.2 Updates from RP on models and reviews

Any new models under development?