Meet our Grad: Lachlan Markey, Agribusiness Graduate, Sydney NSW

"I love this role because I am learning the details of an agricultural supply chain and the importance of working within a team. "

 

Lachlan Markey

What's your background?

I grew up in Coonamble, NSW on a mixed farm of cereal and pulse cropping, along with a prime lamb and wool enterprise, this is where my passion for agriculture was formed. After high school I spent a year in Canada working on a variety of farms, mainly cattle and cropping farms, where my interest in agriculture was accelerated. I attended university at the University of New England in Armidale where I studied a Bachelor of Agribusiness.  

Why do you love your job?

I love this role because I am learning the details of an agricultural supply chain and the importance of working within a team.  

What do you enjoy doing in your spare time?

In my spare time, I play rugby union for a club in Sydney and enjoy hanging out with friends and playing golf.  

Why is agribusiness a great career choice?

Others should consider a career in agriculture because the sector is fundamental in ensuring sustainable food security for the world and by working in agriculture you are contributing to the wellbeing of others.  

Find out more about our Graduate Program here.