Derrick Moot is a Professor in Plant Science at Lincoln University in New Zealand. He and his research team quantify crop and pasture responses to the biophysical environment to provide agronomic advice that can be applied to solve on-farm problems. His main focus has been on dryland pasture research including defining alfalfa grazing management rules to increase its use on rainfed properties in summer dry regions of New Zealand. Legumes and arable crops are also part of his research activity.