Grace Lowery

Grace is a Horticulture Specialist at Ballance Agri-Nutrients, working with growers across the Bay of Plenty to provide technical knowledge and advice on nutrient management. Grace entered this competition to challenge herself and expand her network within the horticultural industry. She is passionate about learning and growing, and always looking for new ways to support growers in reaching their goals. One of her proudest accomplishments was earning a first-class grade in her honours degree during the COVID-19 pandemic. Grace's love for horticulture started young while spending time on her grandparents’ kiwifruit orchard in Te Puke.