Bachelor of Agricultural Science with Honours

Operations Manager, Agri Optics New Zealand Ltd.

A passion for agriculture and furthering its potential in New Zealand led Jemma Mackenzie to study Agricultural Science at Lincoln University. “The fact that Lincoln has a reputation for producing top-class graduates within agriculture sealed the deal. The wide range of courses and opportunities available at Lincoln really prepared me for entering the workforce.”

During her degree programme she took the opportunity to study at Colorado State University through Lincoln’s Global Mobility (previously Exchange) programme.

“The opportunity to study at Colorado State University and learn more about agriculture in a foreign country was an extra bonus and added so much more to my degree. It allowed me to take many other courses, giving me the insight into progressive farming practices and innovative technology in the area of precision agriculture.”

Upon her return to New Zealand she wanted to progress in precision agriculture and when the opportunity came to be partner in a new business, it was one she couldn’t let slip. “Agri Optics offers a wide range of innovative farming solutions based around precision agriculture for all agriculture-based businesses, increasing input efficiency and becoming more environmentally sustainable.” As Operations Manager her responsibilities include marketing and sales, analysing data and liaising with farmers and agribusinesses regarding their field data management requirements.

What she enjoyed most about her time at Lincoln was the opportunity to learn more about the industry and farming systems. “The Bachelor of Agricultural Science at Lincoln is a great way to study a broad range of topics within agriculture and offers a good balance between science and agriculture. At Lincoln I gained time management, analytical and communication skills enabling me to successfully work under pressure and achieve high level outcomes.”

“Through my study I met many leading agricultural professionals, enabling me to develop my skills and enter the industry successfully. “

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