Although I do not come from a family farm, I still managed to cultivate a passion for agriculture on the outskirts of Brisbane. This love began at my high school farm, which encouraged me to participate in work experience with the Department of Primary Industries, where I graded sweet potatoes and investigated fall armyworms. My experiences have now led to my final year at the University of Queensland’s Gatton campus, where I am pursuing a Bachelor of Agricultural Science.
Being a casual worker with DPI and connecting with my professors, I have further developed an appreciation for soil health and plant protection. In my opinion, these aspects are crucial to building upon efforts to sustain the planet’s food security while addressing agricultural challenges. I want to be a part of the solution.
I am excited about the trajectory of my future, and I am keen to complete my Honours next year, focusing on soil health and pest management. I believe transforming relevant raw data into information the farmer can utilise is the necessary step for supporting agriculture systems.
I am thrilled to be part of the Horizon scholarship cohort and will utilise every resource available to me to continue my vision for a thriving agricultural industry supported by innovation. I believe I will continue to learn important aspects of consulting with the industry with Hort Innovation as my sponsor. I am grateful to have been granted this opportunity to meet with like-minded individuals and learn from their expertise.