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#ABGCatWork – Grant Telford

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…
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#ABGCatWork – Amelia Foster

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…
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#ABGCatWork – Skye Orsmond

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…
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#ABGCatWork – Dylan Smith

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…
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#ABGCatWork – Jess Portch

PURPOSE OF YOUR ROLE:Supports growers to be TR4 ready and helps them adjust to living with the disease. HOW HAS YOUR ROLE HAD IMPACT FOR GROWERS?Provided intensive support to growers after the initial detection of TR4.Assistance meeting legislative requirements if TR4 is found on the farm.Through…
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