Massey AgriFood Digital Lab

MAFDL is a solution focused research center developing applications of advanced technology within the primary production, agricultural and food supply chain.

[Huub Kerckhoffs @HKerckhoffs]

Cold start paid off with great sunny day again @FieldaysNZ. See us at @MPI_NZ stand in the Innovation Hub to hear more about Greengrower vertical farms, and grab a bag of our ready-to-eat (no washing needed, no pesticides used) salad mix.

[Massey AgriFood Digital Lab @MAF_Digital_Lab]

@HKerckhoffs @FieldaysNZ @MPI_NZ Have a great few days team 👏

[Massey AgriFood Digital Lab @MAF_Digital_Lab]

📸 Today is #naturephotographyday. We’re big fans of all things nature here at MAF Digital Lab so take a scroll through your photo app and show us your favourite nature pic you’ve taken recently!

We’ll start with this beauty - Mt Ruapehu’s Crater Lake captured in Autumn 2023 👇

[Massey AgriFood Digital Lab @MAF_Digital_Lab]

The Southern Hemisphere’s biggest agricultural event is back again TOMORROW at Mystery Creek in Hamilton. The @FieldaysNZ is a great way to explore all things new and innovative in the agritech industry - both from NZ and around the world #fieldays2023
https://t.co/weIY1nSvwf

[Massey AgriFood Digital Lab @MAF_Digital_Lab]

Another day, another incredible view sighted in the name of research.

An aerial hyperspectral survey of avocado and kiwifruit orchards for @planttech_rri also produced this beautiful image of Matapihi in Tauranga harbour. We enjoyed it so much, we thought you might too!

[Massey AgriFood Digital Lab @MAF_Digital_Lab]

📢 Introducing PhD Student Dan Sturgess. From Bristol, UK, but Dan is happy to call NZ and MAF home for now

Dan completed his BSc at @KeeleUniversity, his MSc in Volcanology at @BristolUni. A bit of a volcano-head, he is now working towards his PhD in Volcanology at @MasseyUni

[Massey AgriFood Digital Lab @MAF_Digital_Lab]

Breaking new ground!
Last week work started digging out the footprint for four containers which will be modified to become fully controlled growth rooms. An awesome asset for the @Greengrower facility at @AgResearchNEWS Palmerston North. We can’t wait to see it done!

[Massey AgriFood Digital Lab @MAF_Digital_Lab]

🛩️Taking science to new heights!

A recent research trip produced some incredible images of the beautiful Whakaari - White Island. The purpose of the flight was to collect hyperspectral and RGB data for a doctoral research project undertaken at @MasseyUni

[Massey AgriFood Digital Lab @MAF_Digital_Lab]

@HKerckhoffs @MasseyUni Looking good team! 🙌

[Huub Kerckhoffs @HKerckhoffs]

The Greengrower R&D facility here hosted by GRC AgResearch (PNth) has seen some great progress today.. Four 20ft reefers were put in place, and these will act as fully controlled growth rooms as the core of our R&D facility. @MAF_Digital_Lab @MasseyUni https://t.co/soHLd9DVgN

[Massey AgriFood Digital Lab @MAF_Digital_Lab]

It’s Learn about Composting Day. To celebrate we’ve collected some composting facts to fertilise your brain:

🗑️Over 40% of waste sent to landfill in NZ is organic material suitable for composting
🦠Every gram of compost contains billions of microorganisms
https://t.co/pL3jaaH4Lr

[Massey AgriFood Digital Lab @MAF_Digital_Lab]

May is #nzmusicmonth & to celebrate we have a treat for you - we’re providing the soundtrack to your workday today. We’re a diverse bunch, and our taste in music is much the same so there’s something for everyone in there!

Give it a listen here 👉
https://t.co/1qxeOxC20B

[Massey AgriFood Digital Lab @MAF_Digital_Lab]

Introducing Federico Fabisik, Chemical Engineer

Federico helped design and construct the 8500L pond used for Spirulina platensis cultivation and now leads the preparation and maintenance of the culture.

Federico is from Argentina and studied at Universidad Tecnologica Nacional

[Massey AgriFood Digital Lab @MAF_Digital_Lab]

It's World Bee Day 🐝
We’ve bee-n taking some time today to appreciate our fascinating little winged friends and we think you should too!

#worldbeeday

[Massey AgriFood Digital Lab @MAF_Digital_Lab]

We are showing our support for #pinkshirtday - a day to celebrate diversity, kindness and inclusion and stand in solidarity against bullying.
Today we recognise our team, & the part each and every one plays in creating a positive and inclusive environment
https://t.co/bs0c4Flk3W

[Massey AgriFood Digital Lab @MAF_Digital_Lab]

@TechweekNZ is well underway and we are very excited about this event happening tomorrow in Palmerston North!

MAFDL company Wrybill Robotics will be exhibiting along with a range of other inspiring organisations and innovators.
https://t.co/KYGU6YlHnw

[Huub Kerckhoffs @HKerckhoffs]

Great to have Tom at TVNZ Breakfast this morning explaining vertical farming to NZ. Our Greengrower story is getting out and making headlines!

[Massey AgriFood Digital Lab @MAF_Digital_Lab]

@TechweekNZ kicks off tomorrow with an exciting lineup of events. Spot Steven Prescott, CEO of MAF partner TEN14 speaking at this one

📍Mon 15th - TWTV - Climate Innovation in the Spatial Web: AI, Smart Contracts, DAOs

And many more here 👉 https://t.co/Fqqkqv1qQF

[Massey AgriFood Digital Lab @MAF_Digital_Lab]

Introducing MAF R&D Engineer Craig Martin-Smith.
His Masters focuses on autonomous underwater robots and robotic simulations, which fits with his role at MAF working on geolocation solutions for #autonomousrobots
Outside of work Craig enjoys pursuing personal robotic projects.

[Massey AgriFood Digital Lab @MAF_Digital_Lab]

We’re pretty excited to see The International Conference on Mechatronics and Machine Vision in Practice coming to beautiful Queenstown, New Zealand this November.

Paper submissions for the conference are now being accepted.

#mechatronics #machinevision
https://t.co/6e36sumPxt