The Foundation for Arable Research (FAR) is delighted to announce the award of its inaugural scholarship to Tony Butler.
FAR’s postgraduate scholarship was set up with the aim of encouraging more students into the agricultural science and research arena, providing financial assistance with both course and day-to-day living fees.
The scholarship valued at $7,000 was open to full-time students at Lincoln University whom were eligible to proceed to, or were planning to undertake postgraduate research, which in turn would assist with increasing knowledge within the New Zealand arable farming sector.
Nick Poole, FAR’s Acting Chief Executive said: “it is without a doubt that New Zealand is suffering a shortfall of people skilled in agricultural science areas. Farming in New Zealand relies more now than it ever has in the past on research and extension activities; it is therefore imperative that FAR, as a key industry player, assists with developing such enterprises in order to assist young scientists with their educational requirements.
“I am thrilled to be able to award this scholarship to Tony. Tony stood out as a perfect candidate for this scholarship with clear intentions of pursuing a career in research in agronomic plant studies on completion of his degree. Tony is already part way through his Masters in Agricultural Science where he has concentrated on research in the areas of physiological effects of ryegrass and tall fescue under drought conditions and the efficient use of irrigation water, areas which are vital to the future success of the New Zealand arable and pastoral farming sectors.”