Story: Farm mechanisation

Computerised spray irrigation

Computerised spray irrigation

A farmer uses computerised controls to adjust a large spray irrigation machine on a South Canterbury farm. Electronic technology has enabled farming jobs requiring precision to be carried out with ease.

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Photograph by Jock Phillips

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James Watson, 'Farm mechanisation - Machines powered by electricity', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/photograph/18407/computerised-spray-irrigation (accessed 6 May 2024)

Story by James Watson, published 24 Nov 2008