William Ivey (agricultural scientist)

William Edward Ivey (26 August 1838 – 13 April 1892) was a New Zealand agricultural scientist and director.

He spent four years at the Department of Agriculture in Victoria as a chemist before he became superintendent in charge of experimental fields.

[1] Ivey was one of two Melbourne applicants for a position as director of a new school of agriculture, attached to Canterbury College.

Samuel Dening Glyde, who had previously lived in Canterbury, but was now resident in Adelaide, travelled to Melbourne and interviewed both applicants.

Both men were qualified, and the other applicant had "greater scientific attainment", but Glyde recommended Ivey for the position, who was appointed on 28 March 1878.