I have grown up on a horticultural family farm in the Riverland, Murtho SA, for my whole life. This has given me experience in citrus, stone fruit, viticulture, and almonds and the various aspects of harvesting and management practices necessary. Living on a farm with varying soil types has demonstrated to me how noticeable soil composition and structure affects plant health and subsequently farming management.
Additionally, beginning in 2021 I have also worked on a broadacre cereal cropping in a nearby town, Loxton, during their harvest periods. This has shown me a whole different side of agriculture and further demonstrated how important and influential soil health is for all types of plant-based agriculture. This has prompted my fascination of soil health and steered my university study toward pursuing more knowledge in this area.
I am very grateful that Hort Innovation has sponsored me for the AgriFutures Horizon Scholarship and look forward to the opportunities that it represents. In particular, exposure to world class businesses through the placement program, the Canberra based workshop and the opportunity to interact with like-minded peers.