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A new robust hybrid model based on support vector machine and firefly meta-heuristic algorithm to predict pistachio yields and select effective soil variables

Pistachio production is an economically important crop that grows in arid environments. To predict yield and sustainably manage the use of natural resources such as…
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Native Silvopasture Trials in New Zealand Hill Country: Research Video

In this research video, we explore the results of native silvopasture trials we have done in New Zealand hill country between 2021 and 2023. The…
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Analysing Trade-Offs in Land-Use Decision-Making

A free training course by Xiaoting Hou-Jones (IIED, UK) and Alan Renwick (Lincoln University, New Zealand). This virtual training aims to help researchers learn how…
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Technical Report

Indicators for the Future: Lessons from Next Generation Systems

The Indicators Working Group worked with Our Land and Water's Next Generation Systems (NGS) researchers to prioritise and evaluate indicators. NGS involves researchers working with…
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Technical Report

Ecosystem-based solutions for climate change adaptation in rural landscapes of NZ

This report describes ways that nature can support farm systems to adapt to a future under climate change. Pastures that are more diverse, for example,…
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Dynamics of phosphorus exchange between sediment and water in a gravel-bed river

Phosphorus (P) stores in gravel-bed rivers are released for uptake by periphyton when pH levels exceed 8.5. The Tukituki River has low alkalinity water and…
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Presentation

Physiographic Environments of NZ: An integrated landscape classification for understanding variation in water quality

New Zealand Soil Science Society Conference, December 2018
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Journal Article

Predicting facial eczema risks in a changing New Zealand climate

Facial eczema is a major concern for New Zealand farmers due to its economic impact and animal welfare implications. The disease occurs when animals ingest…
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Mapping Freshwater Contaminants

Mapping Freshwater Contaminants

A set of research projects collectively mapping freshwater contaminant transport from source to sink
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