November 6, 2024
Professor Ken Flower, Director of the Australian Herbicide Resistance Initiative, University of Western Australia, has been awarded an Australian Society of Agronomy Fellowship at the 2024 Agronomy biennial Conference, held in Albany from 21st of October to the 24th.
The fellowships recognise important contributions to agronomy including laboratory and field research, development, extension, administration and support of the careers of fellow agronomists.
Mark Seymour, a Principal Research Scientist at the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD), was also awarded a fellowship.
Australian Society of Agronomy President Dr Ben Biddulph said both Mark and Ken have been instrumental in the field of agronomy in Australia and have both built outstanding reputations over their careers.
“Ken has demonstrated exceptional dedication and leadership in advancing agricultural research, particularly in the realm of sustainable cropping systems for WA, paving the way for practical solutions to global agricultural challenges,” Dr Biddulph said.
“With a strong focus on improving both sustainability and profitability, Ken’s contributions have significantly impacted the Australian agricultural landscape through the advocacy of no-tillage farming systems, crop rotations and cover crops, crop residue management, weed management and the use of precision agriculture.
“Beyond research, Ken actively contributes to the advancement of agricultural knowledge through teaching, mentoring, industry engagement and leadership roles.
The Young Agronomist Award was also given at the Conference, going to DPIRD Research Scientist Brenton Leske.
More on the Australian Society of Agronomy Fellowships:
The Australian Society of Agronomy introduced Fellowships during 2012 to recognise important contributions to agronomy including laboratory and field research, development, extension, administration and support of the careers of fellow agronomists.
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