ABOUT US
Holding a Bachelor of Science in Horticulture John excels in both regenerative and conventional farming practices. Currently completing a Grad Cert in Applied Data Science focusing on Mining Data, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Machine Learning (ML).
Further as a qualified low and high voltage distribution electrician John boasts an impressive track record in the construction industry installing electrical infrastructure on Australia's largest gas, mining, and renewable energy sites.
John's energy expertise extended to his role as a key contributor to the Queensland Farmers Federation Energy Efficiency, and Digital IoT Smart Farm projects. He has penned numerous technical case studies, news stories, and more across most agricultural sectors. His active participation in high-level discussions concerning critical topics such as the Land Restoration Fund, Microgrids, Purchase Power Agreements (PPA), Hydrogen, water management, and Carbon Farming methodologies underscores his deep industry knowledge. He has authored comprehensive stories on these subjects, demonstrating his commitment to staying at the forefront of agricultural advancements.
In addition to his wide-ranging expertise, John brings hands-on experience in Fruit and tree crop production, with a specific focus on soil health and plant health.
With a stellar track record and a profound commitment to the agricultural industry, John is a driving force for innovation and progress in the field.
Holding a Bachelor of Science in Horticulture John excels in both regenerative and conventional farming practices. Currently completing a Grad Cert in Applied Data Science focusing on Mining Data, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Machine Learning (ML).
Further as a qualified low and high voltage distribution electrician John boasts an impressive track record in the construction industry installing electrical infrastructure on Australia's largest gas, mining, and renewable energy sites.
John's energy expertise extended to his role as a key contributor to the Queensland Farmers Federation Energy Efficiency, and Digital IoT Smart Farm projects. He has penned numerous technical case studies, news stories, and more across most agricultural sectors. His active participation in high-level discussions concerning critical topics such as the Land Restoration Fund, Microgrids, Purchase Power Agreements (PPA), Hydrogen, water management, and Carbon Farming methodologies underscores his deep industry knowledge. He has authored comprehensive stories on these subjects, demonstrating his commitment to staying at the forefront of agricultural advancements.
In addition to his wide-ranging expertise, John brings hands-on experience in Fruit and tree crop production, with a specific focus on soil health and plant health.
With a stellar track record and a profound commitment to the agricultural industry, John is a driving force for innovation and progress in the field.
"Project Footprints" and the "Growers Sandbox."
An app and automated reporting platform for individuals, teams and industries to contribute and drive projects running private data side by side with our extensive research and public databases for improved decision making.
Energy and IoT- Site generation, consumption, efficiency, Carbon, Data from your Internet of Things (IoT)
Climate- BOM averages, expected changes.
Water- Sources and sinks plant use and projected costs.
Soil and Land Practices- Soil and leaf testing, fertiliser recommendations productivity, Carbon
Plants- Enterprise cost, Infield pest and disease tracking. Crop pest and diseases, Controls
The FarmG8- Log yields, market values
Ecology- Biodiversity, flora and fauna surveys, Culture and Bushtucker
More Information- Drill into a wide range of topics like legislation, planning, funding, finance and more.
Viewable on desktop, mobile, tablet, PDF, power point
IoT-Tech Adoption
We have now installed a pilot custom Cat M1 Plant Climate Station and Switchable Real Time Energy monitoring devices at three Macadamia farms in the Northern Rivers and Clarence Valley regions.
See how real time data can be used side by side in the Microclimate Pest and Disease tab bringing some of our pest and disease database thresholds and IoT.
We have now installed a pilot custom Cat M1 Plant Climate Station and Switchable Real Time Energy monitoring devices at three Macadamia farms in the Northern Rivers and Clarence Valley regions.
See how real time data can be used side by side in the Microclimate Pest and Disease tab bringing some of our pest and disease database thresholds and IoT.
For more information head to the Agrifutures Project Community of Practice