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Dr Craig Trotter serves as a Lecturer in the Department of Land Management and Systems at Lincoln University, New Zealand, where he focuses on agricultural systems management. With a PhD and BAgSci(Hons) from Lincoln University, his academic journey spans from animal nutrition research to broader agricultural management systems.
His research interests center on efficient and profitable farm systems, economic drivers in agriculture, and land use change across the Agribusiness sector. Dr Trotter specializes in on-farm agribusiness innovation technologies that help primary producers improve management efficiency, profitability, and reduce environmental impact. His current projects include farm systems research for sheep & beef and dairy operations, greenhouse gas emissions reduction from Agribusinesses, farm systems analysis modeling, and land use change adaptation to climate change.
The publication record shows a clear evolution from his early work on animal nutrition (particularly liver abscessation and fodder beet systems for beef cattle) toward broader agricultural management and sustainability issues. His most recent work focuses on integrating trees into rural landscapes and climate change adaptation, reflecting the growing emphasis on environmental sustainability in agricultural research.
Dr Trotter maintains strong industry connections through his roles as Academic Director for the Kellogg Rural Leadership Programme, B2B Channel Specialist at FarmIQ, and previous positions with the Ministry for Primary Industries and Centre for Dairy Excellence. He actively contributes to industry committees including the New Zealand Institute of Primary Industry Management and the Canterbury Ballance Farm Environmental Awards Management Committee.
As an educator, Dr Trotter teaches and examines courses including Farm Management (MGMT 073), Farm Management Systems A & B (MGMT 024, MGMT 025), MGMT 631, and Principles of Agricultural Systems (MGMT 201). He also serves as Course Advisor for the Diploma of Agriculture at Lincoln University.