MSF Board Members

Grain un�l 2007 when he returned to the family farm. Daniel has hosted various trial sites for Mallee Sustainable Farming and values the direct influence that this has had on his farming system. Daniel is commi�ed to the ongoing adop�on of research outcomes and innova�on that supports dryland farming systems. MSF Board Members Daniel is also a member of the MSF Finance and Audit and Research, Development and E subcommi�ees xtension

ROBERT POCOCKROBERT POCOCK

Deputy Chair, South Australian Chair, South Australian Farmer Farmer Director since 2009Director since 2009 Robert currently farms at Lameroo in the southern Mallee of South Australia. He manages the Robert currently farms at Lameroo in the southern Mallee of South Australia. He manages the Lameroo proper�es with his Wife Courtney and parents Bruce and Gaylia. The farm “Lampata” is Lameroo proper�es with his Wife Courtney and parents Bruce and Gaylia. The farm “Lampata” is 3000 ha in area. With his parents they run a poll merino stud with 2000 breeding ewes. The business 3000 ha in area. With his parents they run a poll merino stud with 2000 breeding ewes. The business has generally been managed as a mixed farm and is roughly a 60/40 mix between livestock and grain has generally been managed as a mixed farm and is roughly a 60/40 mix between livestock and grain produc�on respec�vely.produc�on respec�vely.

Robert also runs a contract seeding and harves�ng business where they plant and harvest Robert also runs a contract seeding and harves�ng business where they plant and harvest approximately 1,000 – 1,800 ha annually. Robert finished school in Adelaide in 2002 and then approximately 1,000 – 1,800 ha annually. Robert finished school in Adelaide in 2002 and then returned returned home to the farm. Once home he completed a Diploma in Agriculture, a graduate Cer�ficate home to the farm. Once home he completed a Diploma in Agriculture, a graduate Cer�ficate in Rural in Rural Business Management and par�cipated in the Rabobank Farm Managers Program in 2009 Business Management and par�cipated in the Rabobank Farm Managers Program in 2009 in New in New Zealand. Robert has also completed the Australian Ins�tute of Company Directors course in Zealand. Robert has also completed the Australian Ins�tute of Company Directors course in 2018. 2018. From his involvement with these groups he has been able to host trials. Robert has a high level From his involvement with these groups he has been able to host trials. Robert has a high level of of knowledge of modern farming technologies and equipment, along with sheep breedingknowledge of modern farming technologies and equipment, along with sheep breeding. .

PAULA GORDON

Invited Specialist Director and SecrGAVIN HOWLEYGAVIN HOWLEY etary – Governance Director since 2001New South Wales Farmer Vice Chair, New South Wales Farmer Paula Gordon was inviDirector since 2019 Director since 2019 ted onto the MSF Board as a specialist with experience in educa�on, communica�ons, rural community, capacity building, corporate governance and policy developmentGavin farms with his wife Rhiannon, their four young Children and his Mother and Father. Gavin farms with his wife Rhiannon, their four young Children and his mother and Father. . Paula brings to the Board extensive experience at a regional (Mallee), State, Tri-State and ‘Woodmount’ is approx. 6k hectares about half being floodplain forests on the Wakool – Murray ‘Woodmount’ is approx. 6k hectares about half being floodplain forests on the Wakool – Murray Commonwealth level. A teacher and sociologist by training, Paula has held posi�ons largely in the junc�on at Kyalite. The farm has been in his family for over 100 years and is a grain and sheep farm.junc�on at Kyalite. The farm has been in his family for over 100 years and is a grain and sheep farm. Victorian Public Service in areas such as community services, management agriculture research and Gavin completed a Bachelor of Agriculture at Adelaide University, Roseworthy campus and has done Gavin completed a Bachelor of Agriculture at Adelaide University, Roseworthy campus and has done a adop�on of new farming prac�ce as well as natural resource manaa farm exchange to the province of Saskatchewan in Canada.farm exchange to the province of Saskatchewan in Canada. gement.

Paula has an interest and experience in risk management and building farmer capacity and resilience, Gavin has been involved with MSF for many years including a previous s�nt on the board and as a Gavin has been involved with MSF for many years including a previous s�nt on the board and as a trial/ having been involved with the establishment of the first Rural Financial Counseling Service in Australia and then the development and adop�on of program by the Commonwealth Government. Paula is trial/field day host. Gavin likes to be involved in community events and has been the captain of his local fire brigade for several years. field day host. Gavin likes to be involved in community events and has been the captain of his local fire brigade for several years. currently re�red, but s�ll opera�ng a vine and almond nursery in a family business at Trentham Cliffs, NSW. Paula is also a member of the Execu�ve, (and Remunera�on and Human Resources (Chair) subcommi�ee.

CHRIS HUNTCHRIS HUNT KENTON PORKER

Victorian Farmer Treasurer, Victorian Farmer Invited Specialist Director Director since 2018Director since 2018 Since 2019 Chris with his wife Leanne currently farms in a family farming partnership with his Brother, Mum and Chris with his wife Leanne currently farms in a family farming partnership with his brother, Mum and Kenton brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to MSF, recently awarded the GRDC Southern Dad in the Millewa Region Victoria. Chris le� the farm for about 15 years where he gained his trade Dad in the Millewa Region Victoria. Chris le� the farm for about 15 years where he gained his trade of Region 2019 Emerging Leader Award and the Australian Society of Agronomy 2019 Young Agronomist of a Diesel Mechanic and worked in different industries and returned to the farm in 2011. Chris’ farm a Diesel Mechanic and worked in different industries and returned to the farm in 2011.Award. Kenton grew up in the Mallee and started his career at SARDI in 2010 as a durum and barley covers 5200 hectares owned and leased land spread over 90km. They have a mixed farm of cross agronomist before returning to the University of Adelaide to embark on a PhD with GRDC investment bred lambs used partly for rota�on of fodder cropping and farms cereals, peas, chickpeas and export Chris’ farm covers 5200 hectares owned and leased land spread over 90km. They have a mixed farm in 2014. Kenton returned to SARDI in 2017 to lead the Waite cereal agronomy group. Oaten hay. of cross bred lambs used partly for rota�on of fodder cropping and farms cereals, peas, chickpeas, and export Oaten hay. Kenton has a strong reputa�on in the grains industry and is currently a lead scien�st and collaborator Chris is also a member of the MSF Finance & Audit subcommi�ee.on a number of important na�onal agronomy ini�a�ves across southern Australia through his Chris is also a member of the MSF Finance & Audit subcommi�ee. proac�ve work with colleagues at CSIRO, NSW Department of Primary Industries, La Trobe and the University of Adelaide.

Treasurer, Victorian FarmerVictorian Farmer Director since 2009Director since 2009 CHRIS HUNT Ron Hards farms 3800ha with his son Nick at Yarrara in the Millewa area of North West VictoriaRon Hards farms 3800ha with his son Nick at Yarrara in the Millewa area of Northwest Victoria. Victorian Farmer . Ron has been associated with many organisa�ons such as the Millewa Carwarp Landcare Group where he Ron has been associated with many organisa�ons such as the Millewa Carwarp Landcare Group whereDirector since 2018 held the role of President for 6 years from 1987-1994. From 1989–2006 Ron was involved with the VFF Grains Council. From 1999–2003 Ron held the posi�on of President of the VFF Grains Council and was also on the Farrer House Board for 4 years and during this period held various roles on the Grains he held the role of President for 6 years from 1987-1994. From 1989–2006 Ron was involved with the VFF Grains Council. From 1999–2003 Ron held the posi�on of President of the VFF Grains Council and was also on the Farrer House Board for 4 years and during this period held various roles on the Grains Chris with his wife Leanne currently farms in a family farming partnership with his Brother, Mum and Dad in the Millewa Region Victoria. Chris le� the farm for about 15 years where he gained his trade Council of Australia, including Vice President and Treasurer.Council of Australia, including Vice President and Treasurer. of a Diesel Mechanic and worked in different industries and returned to the farm in 2011. Chris’ farm covers 5200 hectares owned and leased land spread over 90km. They have a mixed farm of cross From 2004 to 2006 Ron was a member of the Grain Corp Board and Audit Commi�ee. He also has been involved with the Grain Growers Associa�on for 2 years, 1 year as President in 2005/06. In From 2004 to 2006 Ron was a member of the Grain Corp Board and Audit Commi�ee. He also has been involved with the Grain Growers Associa�on for 2 years, 1 year as President in 2005/06. bred lambs used partly for rota�on of fodder cropping and farms cereals, peas, chickpeas and export Oaten hay. October 2009 Ron was appointed Treasurer. Ron is also a member of the MSF Finance and Audit In October 2009 Ron was appointed Treasurer. Ron is also a member of the MSF Finance and Audit, (Chair), Execu�ve, and Research, Development and Extension subcommi�ees Execu�ve and Research, Development and Extension subcommi�ees.Chris is also a member of the MSF Finance & Audit subcommi�ee. .

ANDREW BIELEANDREW BIELE

South Australian Farmer Deputy Chair, South Australian Farmer Director since 2014Director since 2014 Andrew started his farming career on the 2,000ha mixed family farm at New Residence, west of Andrew started his farming career on the 2,000ha mixed family farm at New Residence, west of Loxton SA. Encouraged to get a trade Andrew qualified as a mechanic and gained valuable machinery Loxton SA. Encouraged to get a trade Andrew qualified as a mechanic and gained valuable machinery knowledge, always assis�ng in harvest, sowing and shearing during these busy �mes. Andrew also knowledge, always assis�ng in harvest, sowing and shearing during these busy �mes. Andrew also has considerable experience in the Hor�culture industry and holds an Advanced Diploma of Rural has considerable experience in the Hor�culture industry and holds an Advanced Diploma of Rural Business Management. Andrew has also worked within SARDI managing fiBusiness Management. eld opera�ons out of Loxton which involved all forms of research, including grain variety trials and frost research. Andrew’s current posi�on is Farm/Opera�ons Manager at “Bulla Burra”, a collabora�ve farming business, based Andrew has also worked within SARDI managing field opera�ons out of Loxton which involved all at Loxton in the SA Mallee. They manage 13,000ha of land and their cropping program consists of forms of research, including grain variety trials and frost research. Andrew ’s current posi�on is Farm/9,000ha of wheat, canola, barley, chickpeas, peas and len�ls. Having the drive to move forward and Opera�ons Manager at “Bulla Burra ” , a collabora�ve farming business, based at Loxton in the SA always looking to achieve opera�ons effec�vely and efficiently, the passion to “Farm for the Future” is Mallee. They manage 13,000ha of land and their cropping program consists of 9,000ha of wheat, the mo�o for both Bulla Burra and Andrew. Andrew is a member and the Chair of the MSF Research Development and Extension, subcommi�ee. canola, barley, chickpeas, peas and len�ls. Having the drive to move forward and always looking to achieve opera�ons effec�vely and efficiently, the passion to “Farm for the Future” is the mo�o for both Bulla Burra and Andrew.

Andrew is a member of the MSF Research Development and Extension, subcommi�ee.

NICOLE BYRNES

New South Wales Farmer

Director since 2021 RNicole Byrnes farms with her husband in the Pooncarie district in Western NSW on wheat and ON HARDS sheep sta�ons, over two proper�es totalling 12,000 acres situated on the Darling River and Great Treasurer, Victorian Farmer Anabranch. Nicole completed a Bachelor of Agricultural Science (Hons) at Melbourne University and Director since 2009 a PhD from Charles Sturt University and has recently served a term on Western Local Land Services board. She currently works part �me at SuniTAFE as the program leader for hor�culture innova�on Ron Hards farms 3800ha with his son Nick at Yarrara in the Millewa area of North West Victoria. Ron and technology. Nicole has been involved with MSF for many years, including as the former extension has been associated with many organisa�ons such as the Millewa Carwarp Landcare Group where he coordinator and as a field day host. Nicole is also involved in much community ini�a�ves including the held the role of President for 6 years from 1987-1994. From 1989–2006 Ron was involved with the Pooncarie Field Days, and the Pooncarie Fire and Ambulance teams. VFF Grains Council. From 1999–2003 Ron held the posi�on of President of the VFF Grains Council and was also on the Farrer House Board for 4 years and during this period held various roles on the Grains Nicole brings to MSF Council of Australia, including Vice President and Treasurer. • Enhanced leadership skills for use in the community and enabled stakeholder engagement • Project management proficiencyFrom 2004 to 2006 Ron was a member of the Grain Corp Board and Audit Commi�ee. He also has • been i Access to resources which will help with community focused challenges, opportuni�es, and nvolved with the Grain Growers Associa�on for 2 years, 1 year as President in 2005/06. In solu�ons. October 2009 Ron was appointed Treasurer. Ron is also a member of the MSF Finance and Audit (Chair), Execu�ve, and Research, Development and Extension subcommi�ees.

Invited Specialist Director Invited Specialist Director Since 2019 Director since 2019 Kenton brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to MSF, recently awarded the GRDC Southern Kenton brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to MSF, recently awarded the GRDC Southern Region 2019 Emerging Leader Award and the Australian Society of Agronomy 2019 Young Agronomist Region 2019 Emerging Leader Award and the Australian Society of Agronomy 2019 Young Agronomist Award. Kenton grew up in the Mallee and started his career at SARDI in 2010 as a durum and barley Award. Kenton grew up in the Mallee and started his career at SARDI in 2010 as a durum and barley agronomist before returning to the University of Adelaide to embark on a PhD with GRDC investment agronomist before returning to the University of Adelaide to embark on a PhD with GRDC investment in 2014. Kenton returned to SARDI in 2017 to lead the Waite cereal agronomy group. in 2014. Kenton returned to SARDI in 2017 to lead the Waite cereal agronomy group. Kenton has a strong reputa�on in the grains industry and is currently a lead scien�st and collaborator on a number of important na�onal agronomy ini�a�ves across southern Australia through his proac�ve work with colleagues at CSIRO, NSW Department of Primary Industries, La Trobe and the University of Adelaide.

Kenton has a strong reputa�on in the grains industry and is currently a lead scien�st and collaborator on a number of important na�onal agronomy ini�a�ves across southern Australia through his proac�ve work with colleagues at CSIRO, NSW Department of Primary Industries, La Trobe and the University of Adelaide.

THERESE MCBEATH

Invited Specialist Director Director since 2021

Therese is a specialist director with experience in agricultural systems research. She is a Research Team Leader in Agriculture and Food Systems with CSIRO at the Waite Campus in South Australia.

Therese has a Bachelor of Agricultural Science and PhD in Soil Science, both from the University of Adelaide. Prior to her PhD Therese worked as a consul�ng agronomist in Vi�culture with Landmark and as a Research Technician. Since her PhD she worked at the University of Adelaide as a Research Fellow inves�ga�ng soil constraints and fer�liser chemistry op�ons. Therese has worked for CSIRO for the last 10 years on a range of na�onal and regional projects that explore op�ons to improve the produc�vity of crops grown on many of our more challenging soil types (sandy, calcareous, constrained at depth). Therese has interna�onal collabora�ons that focus on improving the efficacy of fer�lisers. Therese is a member of the MSF Research Development and Extension subcommi�ee.