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PURPOSE OF YOUR ROLE:To increase the relevance, pace and impact of R&D in the banana industry.HOW has YOUR ROLE HAD IMPACT FOR GROWERS?A well coordinated R&D program is in place which is targeted to the industry’s needs.New project opportunities have been secured e.g. in automation,…

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…

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…

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…

PURPOSE OF YOUR ROLE:Communicate, educate and raise awareness of Panama TR4.HOW has YOUR ROLE HAD IMPACT FOR GROWERS?Kept TR4 top-of-mind for growers in FNQProvided updates and promoted the work of the TR4 Control ProgramShared information and awareness to help prevent further disease spread.YOUR BACKGROUND: A Tully…

PURPOSE OF YOUR ROLE:To detect Banana Bunchy Top and assist with the destruction of infected plants. HOW HAS YOUR ROLE HAD IMPACT FOR GROWERS?Being able to speak Punjabi, I have connected with Punjabi/Indian growers in Northern NSW) and share, educate and obtain their understanding of the…

PURPOSE OF YOUR ROLE:To lead and participate in daily surveillance activities to detect TR4.HOW HAS YOUR ROLE HAD IMPACT FOR GROWERS?Disease detectionMinimising the risk of disease spread Providing an extra set of eyes over the farms to pick up potential problems earlier. YOUR BACKGROUND: I have worked in…