The appointment of the newest Grains Research and Development Corporations (GRDC) board member has been announced, with Mr Andrew Earle to join the Board of GRDC as a non-executive director.
Mr Earle has previously served as a Board member of Grains Australia, and as Deputy Chair of Grain Producers Australia. Mr Earle has also served as a presiding member of the GRDC selection committee from 2017-2022.
GRDC plays an important role in the grains industry, investing in research, development and extension (RD&E) to create enduring profitability for Australian grain growers.
As a South Queensland farmer and grain grower, Mr Earle brings a depth of knowledge on the inner workings of the grains industry from his more than 20 years' experience.
Mr Earle joins the GRDC Board along with:
- Mrs Sharon Starick - Chairperson
- Mr Robert (Bob) Nixon - Deputy Chairperson
- Ms Kellie Benda - Director
- Mr Shaun Coffey - Director
- Mr Richard Heath - Director
- Ms Natalie Sommerville - Director
- Ms Belinda (Bindi) Turner - Director.