#ABGCatWork – Kathryn Dryden

PURPOSE OF YOUR ROLE:Improving ABGC member services and driving advocacy for the industry.HOW has YOUR ROLE HAD IMPACT FOR GROWERS?Member engagement and advocacy on key issues such as compliance, workforce, competition, and chlorpyrifos.Improved communications and information access including relevant and useful information on the members…

#ABGCatWork – Stephanie Ruiz

PURPOSE OF YOUR ROLE:Working with growers to improve water quality and farming sustainability.HOW has YOUR ROLE HAD IMPACT FOR GROWERS?Working with growers to help identify and achieve goals that will improve farming sustainability and long-term profitability. This could be through a BMP incentive grant, building…

#ABGCatWork – Molly Blake

PURPOSE OF YOUR ROLE:Supporting grower practice change. HOW has YOUR ROLE HAD IMPACT FOR GROWERS? Supported growers to improve nutrient management and soil health knowledgeImproved industry understanding of ground cover managementFacilitated workshops and learning oppurtunities for growers YOUR BACKGROUND: Assisting growers to increase their knowledge and capacity to achieve…

#ABGCatWork – Grant Telford

PURPOSE OF YOUR ROLE:Provides biosecurity project management services to support the control and management of Bunchy Top and Leaf Spot disease in New South Wales and QueenslandHOW has YOUR ROLE HAD IMPACT FOR GROWERS?Improved biosecurity preparednessContainment of serious banana pestsContinual improvement in project delivery YOUR BACKGROUND: Experienced…

#ABGCatWork – Amelia Foster

PURPOSE OF YOUR ROLE:To deliver the Banana Best Management Practice program.HOW has YOUR ROLE HAD IMPACT FOR GROWERS?Supported growers to adopt more sustainable farming practices.Managed the Banana Best Practice fund to co-invest with growers for improved water quality.Worked with government and other stakeholders to ensure…