Abstract:
The concept of the Network Development Officer (NDO) role came about following an Upper Namoi CGA bus trip around 2 1/2 years ago, which identified the need for better research information flow to growers, and the sharing of information regarding the growing of cotton and grains between the more and less experienced growers of each crop. Through grass roots grants funding to the UNCGA and contributions by AgVance Farming, the role was formed in a trial capacity with a partnership between the two groups in April 2012.
The original funding for the role took the NDO position until the end of September 2012. Following the success of the role in the first 6 months, a PRP (extending from June 2013 on wards) was lodged. The funding relevant to this report bridged the gap between these two projects – allowing the NDO role to continue.
