Paul Kenyon

Professor Paul Kenyon serves as Head of the School of Agriculture and Environment at Massey University and holds a Professorship in Sheep Husbandry. Leading over 90 academic staff across Agriculture, Horticulture, and Environmental Science disciplines, his 20+ years of research bridges fundamental biological science and applied farm systems, rooted in his upbringing on a New Zealand sheep and beef farm.

His educational qualifications from Massey University include:

• Bachelor of Agricultural Science (1996)
• Master of Applied Science (1997)
• Doctor of Philosophy (2002)

Kenyon's research drives on-farm productivity through critical investigations in:

• Maximizing ewe lamb (hogget) breeding performance
• Management of twin/triplet ewes and offspring during pregnancy/lactation
• Ewe body condition score guidelines development
• Alternative herbages (including native shrubs) for enhanced sheep performance
• Sheep-waterway interactions and nitrate leaching impacts
• Farmer learning methodologies

With over 150 farmer audience presentations and 400+ scientific publications (190+ in refereed journals), his work is deeply integrated with New Zealand industry partnerships. He actively collaborates with farmers, veterinarians, and industry bodies nationwide, regularly presenting at agricultural events.

As a Doctoral Supervisor, Kenyon mentors graduate students across Agriculture, Animal Science, and Veterinary Science programs. His research programs maintain robust national and international linkages, though specific grant details are not provided in available sources.