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Irrigation suppliers and service
A key cog in the wheel of on-farm production.
About
As the suppliers/retails/service techs are key to water delivery to irrigation properties, how do we train, attract and retain staff in areas with dwindling populations. How do we ensure consistent supply of parts and machinery when the majority is imported.
Does this sector of the agriculture market receive enough attention and support? What is needed to further support on-farm adoption of water saving technologies?
Panel Members
David Cameron
Irrigation Australia
David Cameron is the CEO of Irrigation Australia. David is a passionate, long term Association leader committed to delivering member services and reputable training. David has extensive experience i... Read more
Kelli McDougall
Agri Talent
With more than two decades of strategic and hands-on experience in recruitment and HR consultancy, Kelli brought her renowned skills to Agri Talent, where she now serves as General Manager – oversee... Read more
Lisa O'Grady
Irrigear
Lisa is the Assistant Manager at Irrigear Stores Limited, a role she has held since 2010. With over 14 years of experience in the irrigation retail industry, Lisa plays a key role in supporting the op... Read more
Simon Treptow
Irrigear
Simon is the General Manager of Irrigear Stores Limited, where he has led Australia’s leading network of specialist irrigation retail stores since 2010. With over three decades of experience in mana... Read more
Nick Higgenbottom
Emmetts Irrigation
Nick Higgenbottom has worked in irrigation across parts, service, sales and installation. Nick understands the full system requirement of laterals and pivots to keep crops irrigated. With experience i... Read more
Avril Hogan
One Basin CRC
Avril has 20+ years’ experience in business strategy, international marketing and distribution, market research and entrepreneurship. She also has expertise in industries including Agriculture, Educ... Read more
