Local scientists lead the way 

AT the cutting edge of agricultural research: Hamilton Smartfarm senior research scientist, Penny Riffkin; Professor Kevin Smith and Dr Ralph Behrendt stand in front of a greenhouse on rails which can be moved to restrict rainfall to imitate drought conditions. Photo: PATRICK MACKARNESS.

IT’S usually referred to as ‘the PVI’ but its proper title nowadays is “Hamilton Smartfarm” and there is a lot going on there.

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