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.

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July 29, 2024 | 5:00 PM

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

While the site has been operating for well over 60 years, as an agricultural research station, the Victorian SmartFarm programme was instigated in 2021 across five locations.