Diversified Primary Production
In the past 100 years, the range of activities carried out in a farm business has declined dramatically, as farmers focus on a few core production systems. This decline and tightened focus has been accompanied by a dramatic reduction in the number of people occupied in primary production, and has led to significant lost opportunity for creating additional profit, enhancing the environment and strengthening the social fabric of rural life. Rich Technology Solutions Ltd analyses particular primary production enterprises for such opportunities, providing specifications for rebust new approaches to farm management for long term profitability.
- Lavender production for oils for export can add significant revenue to a broadacre farming operation, particularly if cooperative processing and marketing can be set up. Our trial work shows how this can be done in Canterbury New Zealand. See here for details
- Effective grape waste utilisation can lead to much improved nutrient cycling for viticulture, horticulture and intensive crop production. See here for utilisation results
