Industry Expert Series

The Tropical North Queensland Drought Resilience and Innovation Hub (TNQDRIH) has engaged with two leading industry experts Professor Roger Stone and Bob Shepherd to build a series of videos which will assist producers and industry professionals make future focused business decisions. The series will explore our experts’ careers, their wealth of knowledge and their demonstrated ability to provide specialist advice that empowers landowners and industry.

Professor Roger Stone is an Expert Meteorologist and Climatologist with over 35 years’ experience in climate science and applications for drought preparedness and management systems, in Australia and globally. Bob Shepherd is an Extension Expert in the Agricultural Sector. Bob reflects on how he got his start in the Ag Sector and the study and career opportunities that followed, he talks about his 30 years in beef extension and the challenges and opportunities for land holders.
The series introductory videos are now available at: https://www.tnqdroughthub.com.au/

For more information, email jane.oorschot1@jcu.edu.au