Larissa is in her fourth year (Honours) of a Bachelor of Agricultural Science in the  Agricultural life sciences (AGLS) department at Lincoln University. Larissa is supervised by Dr Rachael Bryant.


Larissa is undertaking a research project looking at whether pre-mowing pasture affects pasture intake, quality, milk production, nitrogen intake and subsequent nitrogen partitioning.  


Having grown up on northern Otago (Waitaki Plains) farm, Larissa has a strong interest in the sector and the science: &quot;I find the science behind both the running and success of a farm extremely interesting&quot; 


Through tertiary study Larissa has &quot;developed knowledge on animal nutrition, which includes animal health, feeding, soil science and animal production&quot; that will help in her as an  animal nutritionist. Larissa is keen to help develop on-farm solutions so that farmers can get the best from their farm and animals.