Following our successful annual conference in May, we wish to thank all the speakers and sponsors who supported us, and the delegates who enriched proceedings and made it an enjoyable event. The conference focused on building and rebuilding our soils, topics close to recovery from the impacts of Cyclone Gabrielle and “Carbon Positive”, our new…
Category: Agritech
LandWISE 2023: Field Sessions
What will you see at the field Horizons, session? See a prototype electric version of the proven Oxin vineyard robot (have a drive!), Ross-AI bio-degradable netting clips, Croptide plant water status sensor (and the app), watch the Mulch-Tec transplanter working, watch the soil spader for sediment mixing at work, check out the Einboeck air-seeder for…
LandWISE 2023: Normal Practice Revisited
Havelock North Function Centre 24-25 May 2023 It has been two years since we gathered for the last LandWISE Conference. We were unsure in 2022 what Covid was doing and chose to not add to its possible spread. With that more controlled if not fully behind us, we were feeling hopeful of a return to…
LandWISE 2023 Lynn Sosnoskie – Keynote Speaker
Weeds Research in North America Lynn Sosnoskie joined Cornell AgriTech in September 2019 as an Assistant Professor of Weed Ecology and Management in Specialty Crops, which includes tree and vine crops in addition to fresh and processing vegetables. A native of Shamokin, Pennsylvania, she earned a B.Sc. in Biology from Lebanon Valley College, a M.Sc….
LandWISE 2023 – Tech Session Presenters
Callum Ross Sustainability and high-techCallum Ross, the founder of RossAi, brings a wealth of experience spanning over 18 years in sustainability, technology, and innovation projects. Callum has worked with various companies like Fisher & Paykel Healthcare and Hawkes Bay’s own Rockit Apples. His unwavering commitment to sustainability is unmatched and implements environmentally friendly solutions in…
The Future of Weed Control
By Invitation Workshop Friday 26 May 2023 – Green Shed, LandWISE MicroFarm, Hastings Given the calibre of people who will be with us for LandWISE 2023, we are running a special workshop the day after the Conference. It seems an ideal opportunity to let farmers, researchers and industry get together to workshop where we are,…