A reflection on Terra Analytica: The Automated Gaze of Corn and Soy I recently came across an academic essay with a title that immediately caught my attention: Terra Analytica: The Automated Gaze of Corn and Soy. Given that TerraAnalytica is also the name of my Earth observation and geospatial venture in Aotearoa New Zealand, I clearly had to read it. The essay, written by the artistic research duo FRAUD—Audrey Samson and Francisco Gallardo—does not examine TerraAnalytica the

The 2025–2026 maize season officially commenced on 1 October 2025 and will continue through to April 2026 , spanning the full growth cycle from early establishment through canopy development, peak biomass, and late-season senescence. This season marks a deliberate shift toward longitudinal, field-anchored observation , with an emphasis on repeat visits, consistent measurement geometry, and practical alignment with remotely sensed data streams. Where the Work Is Happening Ext

Next month, I’ll be heading down to Christchurch to attend the New Zealand Aerospace Summit 2025 . It’s a great opportunity to listen,...

Since October 2024, I have been developing a research project focused on mapping and monitoring maize cultivation across the Waikato...