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Congratulations to Sophie Ridd of Feilding on being the successful recipient of the 2022 NZGSTA Scholarship.

From Sophie

Growing up on a mixed cropping sheep and beef family farm that so heavily resembles the relationship between the sectors within the industry has shown me the importance of New Zealand’s seed and the impact our cultivars have on areas such as sheep and beef.

I’ve just about completed my second year of a Bachelor of Agricultural Science Degree at Massey University where my passion for the agricultural industry has continued to be ignited by the learning environment and networks surrounding me.

I hope to pursue postgraduate study upon completion of my degree, and I’m excited by the opportunities this will present me with.

I am incredibly grateful to the New Zealand Grain Seed and Trade Association for awarding me this scholarship for 2022, and I am excited for the networking and career development prospects that come with receiving the scholarship.

I look forward to further progressing my career within the industry, with the addition of NZGSTA’s support.

The NZGSTA has developed an A4 fact sheet on the vital importance of the seed sector to NZ’s economy.

The objective of the flyer is to present some quick figures in a user-friendly/readable way.