Tyler has recently commenced with the Department to lead commercialisation of the next apple chosen for the market by the Australian National Apple Breeding Program (ANABP). Tyler has significant experience in quality...
Valeria joined DPIRD in 2020, originally as a fruit research scientist in Carnarvon, where she implemented trials on protected cropping and trellised fruit growing systems. Valeria has transitioned to the vegetable team...
My role involves ensuring that the Western Region has people with the skills in crop production and crop protection research agronomy to continually innovate at the local level to address evolving R&D priorities. I...
As the Technical Services manager for Merredin I am responsible for coordinating our technical support, facilities and resources to ensure they are used efficiently and effectively. This includes the allocation of...
Wayne is a research scientist in soil science, currently working on DPIRD soil constraint projects and delivering to clients throughout the state. He enjoys working with growers, grower groups and the GRDC to develop...
Yong is a Research Scientist working with the Genetic Improvement portfolio. He leads the Molecular Genetics group. Through collaboration with universities and breeding companies, Yong works on...
Yu-Yi joined the department in 2020 as a Technical Officer working in various grape and wine research and development activities, while also supporting other horticultural activities including apples and citrus.
Zac is a Technical Officer in the Soil Science and Crop Nutrition portfolio where he undertakes soil/plant sampling and monitoring of field research trials located throughout the Wheatbelt and Mid-west regions.