GROWERS ATTEND SRA EVENTS TO ENHANCE BUSINESS PRACTICES

S RA District Manager - Far North, Gavin Rodman recently hosted SRA grower events in Atherton, Mareeba, Babinda and Gordonvale.

SRA experts presenting included Pathologist, Dr Rob Magarey who gave an update on his work on Ratoon Stunting Disease; Weed Scientist, Emilie Fillols who shared initial results from aerial spraying and emerging weed trials; and Principal Agronomist, Dr Danielle Skocaj who spoke about managing legume cover crops and plant cane nutrition.

“It’s important that we give growers in the district the opportunity to meet regularly with our experts,” Gavin said.

“These events are great opportunities for everyone to get together, to meet face-to-face, to hear about how trials and research projects are progressing; and at the same time for growers to raise any local constraints, concerns and future opportunities. All our work is about improving business practices, productivity, and profitability for the growers. It’s at events like these that we ensure our work benefits growers.”

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