Professor Mark Trotter
Bachelor of Rural Science Hons (UNE), PhD (UNE)Professor - Precision Livestock Management
Research Division
Institute for Future Farming Systems
0447441841 Alternative Phone
CQIRP - G.19
Ibis Avenue
Mark Trotter is the Professor in Precision Livestock Management within the School of Medical an Applied Sciences at Central Queensland University (CQU). Mark is a member of the Future Farming Institute and Precision Livestock Research Group at CQU.
His research interests focus on spatio-temporal variability in agricultural systems and the development of sensors and management techniques that enable producers to increase production and efficiency in the face of variation found in soils, plants and animals.
Background
Mark grew up on a dairy farm on the mid-North coast of NSW where he gained experience in a range of livestock operations.
Universities Studied At
University of New England
Universities Worked At
University of New England
Awards
1. Fulbright Future Scholar - New Mexico State University and The Ohio State University (2019)
2. Department of Agriculture Forestry and Fisheries – Science and Innovation Awards for Young People in Agriculture Forestry and Fisheries - Remote monitoring of livestock grazing behaviour through spatial technologies (2011).
3. AW Howard Memorial Trust Travel Grant - Precision Pastures study tour of New Zealand (2010).
Accreditation
I am currently accredited for supervision in the following:
- 3002 Agriculture, Land and Farm Management
- 3003 Animal Production
- 3004 Crop and Pasture Production
Current Capacity
Agriculture, Land and Farm Management - Agricultural Spatial Analysis and Modelling
