Mr John Woods has been re-appointed as GRDC Chairperson for another three year term commencing 1 October 2019.
Minister for Agriculture Bridget McKenzie said Mr Woods would continue to play a critical role in realising the priorities highlighted in GRDC's Research, Development and Extension (RD&E) Plan for 2018-2023, which provided an exciting and focused road ahead for GRDC.
"This is Mr Woods' second term as chairperson providing continuity in leadership for GRDC," Minister McKenzie said.
"Delivering a 10-20 year strategy for investing in RD&E to create enduring profitability for Australian grain growers is an ambitious target and Mr Woods' re-appointment will enable GRDC to continue this endeavour.
"The Liberal National Government is proud to continue working in partnership with GRDC to link innovative research with industry needs, and strive for a profitable, internationally competitive and ecologically sustainable grains industry.
"The industry is worth about $9 billion a year and we all want to see that grow.
"Mr Woods' leadership and direction has been critical in delivering the best possible R&D outcomes to support Australian grain producers to be profitable and succeed in the highly competitive global grain market.
"I congratulate Mr Woods on his well-deserved re-appointment and look forward to working together to deliver improvements across the Australian grains industry."
Mr Woods was a nominated director of GRDC from 8 March 2012 until he was appointed as chairperson 1 October 2016.
Fast Facts:
- There are seven other GRDC non-executive directors, who were appointed between 2017 and 2018 for three year terms.
- Ms Roseanne Healy (Deputy Chairperson)
- Ms Dianne Angus
- Professor Chris Blanchard
- Dr Helen Garnett
- Mr Richard Heath
- Professor Stephen Powles
- Mrs Sharon Starick
- Managing Director, Dr Steve Jefferies, has been with GRDC since March 2016.
