David Hawkey's Contact Details

David Hawkey's Company Details

AgriSci Pty Ltd

Rutherglen, Victoria, Australia • 2 Employees
Farming

AgriSci is a co-owned by Cassandra Schefe (Hawkey) and David Hawkey and encompasses Cassandra's previous business Schefe Consulting. The philosophy of AgriSci is to assist science and engineering clients take cutting edge innovations to the paddock whilst also bringing the paddock to science. In other words, AgriSci is a conduit between science, industry, investors and farming. AgriSci has a strong focus on ensuring that all work is scientifically credible, sustainable and delivers benefit to all stakeholders.AgriSci offers a unique package of both scientific and practical skills, with in depth knowledge of the agricultural Industry, whilst understanding the complexities involved in marketing and delivering products to the end users. Cassie has a PhD in soil science and a Bachelor of Agricultural Science (Hon), with 20 years' experience working in the soil science field in both cutting-edge science and in paddocks. With expertise ranging from soil pits to synchrotron science and strong interpersonal skills she can relate to people at all levels. Dave holds a Bachelor of Rural Science (Hon) from the University of New England and has hands on agronomic experience in both the cropping and pasture industries. With over 25 years' experience in the commercial agriculture sector, Dave has a strong knowledge of product development, supply chain, logistics and marketing. Over the last 15 years Dave has worked extensively in the management of field-based research programs whilst delivering and communicating outcomes to farmers, marketers and production teams. This work has involved project management, managing both human and mechanical resources, crop and pasture agronomy, problem solving and finding innovative ways to answer questions and increase efficiencies. Dave also has extensive experience in Workplace Health and Safety (WHS), particularly in relation to field trial and farm management.