16 Oct 2017

Digital agriculture has potential for "huge gains": AgResearch

From Nine To Noon, 9:23 am on 16 October 2017

AgResearch - one of the country's latest crown research institutes - says digital agriculture has the potential for huge gains in productivity, the environment and reducing the pressure on farmers. It's entering into a major programme to prepare the country for increased use of technology in farming - such as digital tracking of animals, measuring and monitoring of crops and virtual fencing. Kathryn talks with Research Director Greg Murison.