PURPOSE OF YOUR ROLE:
To maximise the collective value of Banana Industry’s Research, Development and Extension Investments funded through the Banana R&D levy.
HOW has YOUR ROLE HAD IMPACT FOR GROWERS?
My role will assist to:
- Lead and coordinate Research & Development (R&D) delivery for the Australian banana industry.
- Integrate banana R&D, extension and communication investments.
- Continue to raise the relevance and quality R&D to the industry
- Increase the pace and impact of banana R&D.
YOUR BACKGROUND:
I grew up in Bundaberg around horticulture, cattle and cane, before working in research and then research management with funding bodies, Universities and State Agriculture Departments.
Ben is part of the ABGC's Leadership Team
