Andrew has extensive experience in government relations, finance, and project management. Prior to NT Farmers, Andrew led a corporate systems transformation at Charles Darwin University, implementing business process innovations and strategic planning.
Andrew collaborates closely with the CEO to drive critical strategic initiatives and leads efforts in stakeholder engagement, project oversight, and advocacy to champion sustainable, profitable agricultural practices tailored to the unique demands of the NT. With a focus on building strong relationships across sectors, Andrew actively engages growers, investors, government bodies, and Indigenous communities. His approach strengthens NT Farmers’ strategic partnerships, uncovers growth opportunities, and fosters collaboration to address challenges within the agricultural industry.
Trish is passionate about the industry and worked with the NT Horticultural Association prior to it becoming NT Farmers Association. She has an immense wealth of knowledge about the association and the industry.
Di has more than 20 years working in the Northern Territory agricultural sector in various roles in research, technical sales, watermelon agronomy. She has always had a keen interest in farming since growing up on a mixed family farm in NSW. Di is committed to providing the farming sector in the NT with up to date technology and information.
Mandy's role is to relieve some of the administrative load from the Project Officers, such as assisting with report writing, seeking funding, maintaining milestones and deadlines, to maximise their time on the ground, working with growers. Mandy will also work with the team to identify and apply for funding opportunities to support the great work of NT Farmers. Mandy has lived in the Territory for the past 12 years and has spent time in the Daly River and Batchelor regions.
Chris Dang is the Northern Territory Industry Development Officer for the national VegNET program with NT Farmers. A Territory local, Chris grew up on a vegetable farm in Marrakai and brings over five years of hands-on experience as a grower, giving him a strong understanding of on-farm operations. In his role, Chris supports NT vegetable growers with business and industry challenges through one-on-one engagement, facilitating workshops, and delivering field trials. He is passionate about working closely with growers to support their farming systems.
Hannah is a Project and Extension Officer with NT Farmers and has been with the organisation since August 2023. Raised on a mixed farming operation in Haly Creek, Queensland, Hannah has worked in agricultural advocacy, communications and emergency management sectors over the past 10 years. In her current role, Hannah supports existing and emerging cropping enterprises across the Northern Territory to improve their knowledge and adoption of Best Management Practices. She also leads the organisation’s marketing and communications.
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