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14.03.2012 - Massey's 'eye in the sky' at Field Days
Researchers at Massey’s Centre for Precision Agriculture have taken to the sky in their search for data that will help farmers map their pasture and increase efficiency.
http://www.massey.ac.nz/massey/about-massey/news/article.
28.02.2012 - Kiwinet looks across Tasman for collaboration
A New Zealand network which aims to commercialise research has spread its wings across the Tasman by teaming up with Australia's national science agency.
http://www.radionz.co.nz/news/business/99680/kiwinet-looks-across-tasman-for-collaboration
22.09.2011 - Precision agriculture' push with digital technology
Researchers, farmers and hi-tech companies are working together to develop the role of digital technology in the agricultural sector.
http://www.radionz.co.nz/news/rural/85884/%27precision-agriculture%27-push-with-digital-technology
20.09.2011 - Kiwinet forum focuses on role of digital technology
For New Zealand to lead the world in this area we need to ensure that we need to ensure ....
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1109/S00610/kiwinet-forum-focuses-on-role-of-digital-technology.htm
06.09.2011 - Massey, Lincoln to collaborate
Massey University and Lincoln Ventures have signed a new deal, a memorandum of understanding that will see them work together in precision agriculture research and education.
http://www.stuff.co.nz/manawatu-standard/rural/5570882/Massey-Lincoln-to-collaborate
16.11.2010 - Professor in Precision Agriculture Appointed (Massey University)
In a New Zealand first Ian Yule of Massey University has been promoted to the role of Professor of Precision Agriculture
http://www.massey.ac.nz/massey/about-massey/news/article.cfm?mnarticle=professor-in-precision-agriculture-appointed-16-11-2010
08.09.2010 - Crop Sensors Entering Strategic New Era (Country-Wide Magazine)
Crop sensors are providing farmers with valuable information about their crop.
www.country-wide.co.nz/article/12001.html
31-12-2009 - Crop Management with Active Sensors (FAR Newsletter #60)
The crop is the perfect sensor and active sensors allow a snapshot of the crop to be taken every time the crop is sprayed or fertilised.
- Precision Agriculture - Current Practice and Future Potential
Precision Agriculture (P.A.) is common sense. Fields and crops tend to be variable yet currently we ignore this when managing them.
- EM Mapping and its use for site specific crop management
The recent advent of on-the-go mapping systems using electromagnetic sensors and accurate GPS logging provides a new method to map and identify contrasting and variable soil zones.
http://far.org.nz/system/files/FAR_Newsletter_60_0.pdf
