PhD Opportunity - Grazing management to enhance pasture persistence, financial performance and environmental outcomes on hill-country farms

A T.R. Ellett Agricultural Research Trust funded PhD research opportunity to make a significant contribution to sustainable agriculture by quantifying the impacts of alternative grazing management strategies on perennial legume persistence and soil carbon stocks. This exciting PhD research opportunity offers the chance to make a significant contribution to sustainable agriculture by quantifying the impacts of alternative grazing management strategies on perennial legume persistence and soil carbon stocks. As a PhD candidate, you will work closely with industry experts, gain hands-on experience in glasshouse and field trials, and develop networks with stakeholders to ensure your research has real-world impact. The research outcomes will provide clear guidance for improving pasture productivity, resilience, and environmental performance, positioning you at the forefront of sustainable agricultural practices. Additionally, targeted stakeholder engagement activities will be conducted to evaluate the scalability and practical adoption of these grazing management practices across New Zealand farming systems.