#ABGCatWork – Carl Rickson 9 January 2024 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 engagement with growers and industry stakeholders YOUR BACKGROUND: I have nine years experience in the banana industry. Five years with ABGC as the Plant Health Officer and three years working with Panama TR4.GET IN TOUCH: 0447 551 473FUNDED BY:Hort Innovation Carl is part of the multi-pest surveillance and grower education project BIOSECURITY