Who's Who - Research for Agriculture

Toowoomba scientist helping to end world hunger

Pacific Seeds Sorghum Plant Breeder, Dr Solomon Fekybelu was a son of an Ethiopian police officer who never expected he’d be living in Toowoomba, Australia working as a scientist for an internationally renowned agricultural company – Pacific Seeds.

Sep 13, 2019

agriculture, crops, grains, pacific seeds, research, science

Fauve Buckley – veterinary science student

Research by Charles Sturt University has scotched fears that pre-feedlot vaccination of steers is costing beef producers money because of weight loss in the weeks following the jab. The research was by veterinary science student Ms Fauve Buckley.

Aug 27, 2019

leading agriculture, livestock, research

Kirsty Robertson named new CEO of Caritas Australia

Kirsty Robertson, an experienced and accomplished leader of Catholic ministries and not-for-profit organisations, will serve as Caritas Australia’s new Chief Executive Officer, the chairman of the National Council announced.

Aug 7, 2019

Oakley Henry heading to UK

Oakley Henry from Wilara Holsteins in Gippsland Victoria is preparing to head off to the UK for the Holstein Australia Youth UK Exchange in September (2019) following the withdrawal of WA’s Tahlia McSwain from the 2019 program.

Jul 30, 2019

agriculture, dairy

Central Otago Young Fruit Grower of the Year competition

Kurow orchardist takes home Central Otago Young Grower title

The competition saw six of the region’s top young orchardists engage in a series of challenges designed to test the skills needed to successfully run a thriving fruit-growing business. Events included irrigation, pest and disease identification, tractor maintenance, and first aid.

Jun 4, 2019

awards, horticulture

Young Aucklander to tackle global food security

Kiwi ideas and solutions for tackling global food security are set to be canvassed on the world stage thanks to the drive and passion of Dairy Flat cattle breeder Courtney Davies, 23.

Jun 3, 2019

International accolade for photobiologist

Professor Janet Bornman (pictured), a Murdoch University researcher, has won a prestigious international award for her research into the ways solar radiation affects life on Earth, including global food security, sustainable development and climate change.

May 29, 2019

awards, climate

Young Canterbury women lead national seed company

The New Zealand arm of an international seed company is now led by two young Canterbury women, challenging the status quo of their traditionally male-dominated industry.

May 23, 2019

DPI researcher receives prestigious Research Medal

NSW Department of Primary Industries Senior Research Scientist Dr Fabiano Ximenes has been awarded the University of New England Chancellor’s Doctoral Research Medal for his research on carbon release from decomposition of wood and paper products.

May 20, 2019

awards, climate

UK – Former Gurkha wins prestigious award for sustainable grazing idea

A former army Captain has won 2019’s Pinnacle Award for entrepreneurship in farming, with his plan to offer out-sourced cattle grazing services.

May 13, 2019

awards, livestock

IMAGE: Solomon Maina, Josh Fanning, Abby Griffin and Arun Shunmugam.

Pulse research gets boost

Agriculture Victoria’s national leadership in pulse research has been given a boost with four new scientists joining the research and innovation team at Horsham’s Grains Innovation Park.

Apr 9, 2019

Nadia Engstrom: fisheries scientist

The Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) are keen to celebrate some of the brilliant female researchers who contribute to the field of fisheries science.

Apr 9, 2019

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