Lincoln University committed to growing the growers

LINCOLN

UNIVERSITY COMMITTED TO GROWING THE GROWERS

Growing and producing fresh, healthy food is one of the most essential staple industries across the globe. It is also a major cornerstone of New Zealand’s economy.

We recognise that and take seriously the responsibility for training those who produce our food. The recent announcement of the launch of a Centre of Excellence for Potato Research and Extension, based at the University highlights that commitment. The research conducted there will focus on working with potato growers to identify and understand the problems confronting them and to devise solutions. But it’s not just spuds. We offer study programmes in agriculture, horticulture, agribusiness marketing, land and property management, agricultural science, viticulture and wine production. All our qualifications include plenty of opportunities for practical work experience, from team projects in the lab to individual assignments at private companies. This will give you first-hand knowledge and help you to develop the exact skills the industry is looking for, making you highly sought after. At Lincoln, we’re constantly expanding our world-class academic instruction, globally-relevant research and opportunities for practical, hands-on experience. The ways that we produce food have evolved. Our agribusinesses need to adapt to growing environmental and sustainability challenges. Technology is also transforming how we plant, grow, monitor and manufacture fresh foodstuffs.

We recognise the challenges and can teach you how to meet them head-on and overcome them.

Whichever programme you choose, when you graduate you will have the practical knowledge and applicable skills to play your part in growing a healthier tomorrow.

Horticulture at Lincoln is practical-based and hands-on

We have a wide range of postgraduate programmes which will be relevant if you are already working in the primary sector, which will expand your skills and enhance your prospects of moving up the tree, or branching off in another direction.

And you don’t have to wait until 2023. You can start your study in July in Semester 2, and take advantage of our Fees Free options, available until the end of 2022. Our Diploma in Horticultural Business is an online qualification for those already working in the New Zealand horticultural sector, which complements your knowledge of horticulture production and other food-related businesses with business skills.

It will nurture your ability to evaluate, analyse and solve problems as they relate to agribusiness, real-world horticultural production and marketing. The Graduate Diploma in Viticulture and Oenology will expand your knowledge of the wine industry, and enable you to grow your own grapes and make your own wine. You will cultivate your wine tasting and analysis skills, understand New Zealand’s unique wine styles, and get to grips with our innovative, sustainable wine-making practices. Then there is the Master of Agricultural Science degree which will expand your abilities to grow the impact of agricultural production through advanced management and science.

Whatever area of study, academic level and course duration you are looking for we have the programme to suit you and help you grow. Literally and figuratively.