Background
Nigel Johnston (B. Applied Science (Agriculture) and Post Graduate Diploma (Plant Science)
Pasture First Research is owned and operated by Nigel Johnston, a Research Agronomist with almost 20 years’ experience in the New Zealand and Australian seed, agrichemical, and bio-stimulant industries, specialising in pasture agronomy, research and product development.
Nigel has extensive experience in running and managing seed, agrichemical and fertiliser field trials throughout New Zealand and Australia and has international experience throughout Europe and North and South America.
Career Summary
| Nov 2011 - | Managing Director, Christchurch | Pasture First |
| April 2010 – Nov 2011 | Business Manager – Agronomy, Christchurch | Donaghys Ind. |
| Jan 2009 – Jan 2010 | Australia/NZ Business Development Manager and Research Agronomy Manager, Christchurch |
Cropmark Seeds |
| Jan 2007 – Jan 2009 | Australia/NZ Research Agronomy Manager, Christchurch | Cropmark Seeds |
| Nov 2005 – Jan 2007 | Northern North Island (NZ) Research Agronomist, Hamilton | Cropmark Seeds |
| June 2002 – Nov 2005 | Southern Australia Research Agronomist, Melbourne | Cropmark Seeds |
| May 1998- June 2002 | Northern North Island (NZ) Research Scientist | Dow AgroSciences |
