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James Richard Harvey

A young man with short brown hair and light facial hair, wearing a light grey shirt, sits outdoors in a wooded area with sunlight filtering through the trees.

James Richard Harvey grew up on Sydney’s Northern Beaches before moving to Tasmania to study Agricultural Science at the University of Tasmania in Hobart. A passion for the outdoors, including surfing, hiking and mountain biking, led to an interest in careers that combine practical problem-solving with environmental stewardship. James is particularly interested in horticulture and aims to build a career across research and consultancy, with a long-term goal of operating his own farm. As a 2026 AgriFutures Horizon Scholar, supported by Hort Innovation, he is looking forward to gaining industry experience and developing practical solutions that support productive and sustainable farming systems.