Year: 2024

PURPOSE OF YOUR ROLE:To stop/control the spread of BBTV within the control zone.HOW HAS YOUR ROLE HAD IMPACT FOR GROWERS?Successful slowed the spread of BBTV in the containment zoneStopped BBTV from spreading out side the containment zoneHelped in grower education of symptoms of BBTVYOUR BACKGROUND: Seven…

PURPOSE OF YOUR ROLE:To coordinate surveillance activities for the purpose of the TR4 and Data Management. HOW HAS YOUR ROLE HAD IMPACT FOR GROWERS?Providing support to the industry after transitioning from a government delivered programBuilding a rapport and relationship with growers enables me to carry out…

PURPOSE OF YOUR ROLE:Bunchy Top detection and community engagement.HOW HAS YOUR ROLE HAD IMPACT FOR GROWERS?Containment of BBTV within the Southern Pest Quarantine zoneAssist growers with BBTV detection and destruction trainingRaise BBTV awareness in community groups through educational workshops, presentations and videos YOUR BACKGROUND: Approximately 12 years…

PURPOSE OF YOUR ROLE:To co-ordinate the detection and and control of Banana Bunchy Top Virus. HOW HAS YOUR ROLE HAD IMPACT FOR GROWERS? Educating banana growers and the public on detection and destruction of bunchy topContaining bunchy top infections in Northern NSW and SE QueenslandCo-ordinating banana growers…

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…