Day: 9 January 2024

PURPOSE OF YOUR ROLE:To broker and influence best possible policy, water quality science and leadership outcomes for growers.HOW HAS YOUR ROLE HAD IMPACT FOR GROWERS?Attracted government investmentEnsured growers had a voice at the policy development table to deliver better outcomes. For example, new cropping regulations…

PURPOSE OF YOUR ROLE:To support our BBTV inspectors in their duties of containment and control of BBTV, including extension activities for both commercial and backyard growers. HOW HAS YOUR ROLE HAD IMPACT FOR GROWERS?Run workshops where growers can view live samples of banana leaves infected with…

PURPOSE OF YOUR ROLE:To provide a resource to assist banana growers to contain and manage significant pests and diseases. HOW HAS YOUR ROLE HAD IMPACT FOR GROWERS?Increased awareness of the importance of effective containment of endemic pests and diseasesEnhanced the adoption of on-farm biosecurity measuresHad positive…

PURPOSE OF YOUR ROLE: Lead ABGC management of TR4 disease on behalf of industry.   HOW HAS YOUR ROLE HAD IMPACT FOR GROWERS? Coordinated the rollout of Industry Code of Practice for TR4 Built an experienced team to manage TR4 following transition from Govt to…