Doctor books grand final appointment

The DairyNZ farms systems scientist battled seven other alumni and current students in the eight-person final, with former Lincoln students taking all the podium places for the second regional final in a row.

Roshean is a passionate advocate for the agricultural industry, but it wasn’t always a career she saw herself in. It was not until a visit from Lincoln University and DairyNZ to her high school that she got thinking about the opportunities.

“I’ve always loved science and saw myself working in a lab of some sort. They came to visit my school and spoke on all the opportunities outside of farming within the industry. 

“Agriculture was a way for me to combine my love of science with the outdoors and contribute towards overcoming the challenges the industry is faced with. I couldn’t imagine working in any other industry now.”

Jonny Brown, a Lincoln Bachelor of Commerce (Rural Valuation and Agricultural Management) graduate, who manages a Dairy Holdings Limited farm in Bankside, came second.

Peter O’Connor, 22, a member of Lincoln Young Farmers, who finished a Bachelor of Agricultural Science with Honours at the end of 2020, came third.

Lincoln University is proud to be a sponsor for the FMG Young Farmer of the Year competition.

Growing opportunities is what Lincoln is all about and Young Farmers is a great opportunity for New Zealand’s young talent to shine.

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Roshean Woods, hard at work during the contest.