Future Orchards welcomes new Technical Manager
After an exhaustive nation-wide search, APAL is delighted to welcome Rosalie Daniel to the role of Technical Manager – Future Orchards®.
Rose has spent the last eight years as a plant pathologist at NSW Department of Primary Industries (DPI), where she has combined her significant academic background, including Bachelor of Agricultural Science and a PhD, with field-based work.
“It was Rosalie’s combination of capability and field experience that set her apart during the interview process,” said Justin Smith, Industry Services and Export Manager.
“Her breadth of experience advising on matters ranging from disease management options through to providing data to inform policy development, will be invaluable to APAL and our members.”
Broad experience in plant disease diagnostics
During her time at DPI, Rose was responsible for applying for competitive research funding, managing laboratory and field-based projects, providing data and information for on disease management options and biosecurity, and liaising with growers in the blueberry, tea tree, vegetables, and nursery industries.
“Designing and executing laboratory and field trials to develop targeted and integrated disease management options has been my focus,” said Rosalie.
Her previous research includes plant disease diagnostics, pathogenicity testing, integrated approaches to disease management, fungicide evaluation and air sampling for disease monitoring.
Data driven orchard management
“Future Orchards has played an important role in bringing the industry up to world-class standards. I’m looking forward to being part of this initiative and helping growers interpret and incorporate data into their orchard management.”
Rosalie will be working remotely until December, when her family can follow her down from Sydney at the conclusion of the school year. For the majority of November, however, Rosalie will be on the road with the Future Orchards® taking part in the spring Orchard Walks.
Growers will also have a chance to meet Rose in Melbourne at the Grower R&D Update to be held at the MCG on 13 November.
