Citrus Australia has formed national and regional committees to consult with industry, and to act in an advisory capacity to the Board of Citrus Australia on priority issues. Membership of these committees is skills based.
Regional Advisory Committees
Citrus Australia’s Regional Advisory Committee members are voluntary members of the citrus community who have put their hand up to be a voice for members, and to advocate for what matters to them. Growers can chat to a committee member any time, and have their ideas or concerns raised at the next committee meeting.
Far North Queensland Regional Advisory Committee (FNQRAC)
Committee Members
Mr Anthony Carusi – Tyrconnell Valley – Grower/Packer
Mr Con Iacutone – Grower/Packer
Ms Ebony Faichney - Famour - Founder/Managing Director
Mr Oscar Bugno – O & G Bugno – Grower/Packer
Mr Ray Courtice – Ontario Mangoes Pty Ltd – Grower/Packer
Mr Wim Van Niekerk – Widem Farming – Grower
Mrs Gina Galati – Galati Citrus – Grower/Packer
Mr Nathan Hancock – Citrus Australia – CEO
Murray Valley Regional Advisory Committee (MVRAC)
Committee Members
Mr Darren Minter – Minter Magic – Grower
Mr Justin Lane – Mildura Fruit Company – Grower/Packer/Exporter
Mr Danny Thornton – EE Muir & Sons – Service Provider
Mr Tim Vandenberg - Timmel Ridge Estate - Grower
Mr Brett Hullah – Grandview Orchards – Grower
Mr Tristan Smith – Fresh Group Produce – Researcher
Ms Terri Wilson - Costa - Grower
Mr Tom Braybrook - Nutrano - Grower
Dr Dave Monks - NSW Department of Primary Industries - Researcher
Mr David Lyell – Southern Cross Farms – Grower
Mr Nathan Hancock – Citrus Australia – CEO
Mr Richard Byllaardt – Citrus Australia – Chairman
Mrs Claire Fitchett – Citrus Australia – Citrus Investment Advice Coordinator
Southern Queensland Regional Advisory Committee (SQRAC)
Committee Members
Mrs Ainsley Emmerton – Quebec Citrus – Grower/Packer/Exporter
Mr Allen Jenkin – Ironbark Citrus – Grower/Packer/Exporter
Mr Cris Bryant – Blue Cow Citrus – Grower/Packer/Exporter
Mr Brian Gallagher – Citrus Monitoring Services – Service Provider
Mr Malcolm Smith – QDAF – Citrus Breeder
Mrs Megan MacDonald – Redlea Citrus – Grower/Packer/CA Board
Mr Nathan Hancock – Citrus Australia – CEO
Mrs Claire Fitchett – Citrus Australia – Citrus Investment Advice Coordinator
Riverina Regional Advisory Committee (RRAC)
Committee Members
Mr Bob Sjollema – RL & ML Sjollema – Grower
Mr John Sergi – Toveill – Exporter
Mr Torren Sergi - Golden Grove Citrus - Grower/Packer
Mr Anthony Sergi – South Grove Orchards – Grower/Packer
Mr Jason Pandolfo – Mario's Packhouse – Packer
Mr Justin Davidson – JW & CA Davidson – Grower
Mr Frank Iannelli – Iannelli Orchards - Grower
Mr Vito Mancini – Redbelly Citrus – Grower
Mr Marcus Diaco – ACMII Australia 2 Pty Ltd – Grower
Mr Nathan Hancock – Citrus Australia – CEO
WA Citrus
Committee Members
Mr Andrew Pergoliti – Harvey Citrus – Grower/Packer
Ms Mary Ann O’Connor – Range Citrus – Grower
Mr Daniel Ying – AGRIFresh – Grower
Mr Shane Kay – Moora Citrus – Grower/CA Board
Mr Cliff Winfield – Smith Brook Farm – Grower
Ms Bronwyn Walsh – WA Citrus – Industry
Ms Kate Cox – WA Citrus – Industry
Mr Nathan Hancock – Citrus Australia – CEO
Issues Committees
Citrus Australia consults with the citrus industry through five issues committees, who bring a focus to issues in the supply chain and inform the board and management in their strategic planning and project management.
Juice Committee
Mr Justin Davidson – JW & CA Davidson – Grower (Chair)
Mr Robert Hoddle – Gunnible Pastoral Company – Grower
Mr Andrew Creek – NSW DPI – Steering Committee
Mr Jeff Knispel – Nippy’s – Grower/Packer/Beverage Manufacturer
Mr Trevor Roberts – Mumble Peg Citrus – Grower
Mr Tony Nardi – Nanji Pty Ltd – Grower
Mr Craig Estens – Vitonga Farms Moree – Grower
Mr Ray Manton - Vitonga Jemalong - Grower
Mr Nathan Hancock – Citrus Australia – CEO
Mrs Mara Milner – Citrus Australia – Quality & Market
Ms Olivia Tait – Citrus Australia – Juice Project Manager
Mr Richard Byllaardt – Citrus Australia – Chairman
Future Production and Technology Committee
Mr Ryan Arnold – Pyap Producers – Grower/CA Board
Mr Richard Byllaardt – Citrus Australia – Chairman
Mr Andrew Harty - Retired Industry Member
Mr Shane Kay – Moora Citrus – Grower/Packer/CA Board
Mr Tim Herrmann – Auscitrus – Seed and Budwood Scheme
Dr Tahir Khurshid – NSW DPI – Researcher
Dr Dave Monks - NSW Department of Primary Industries - Researcher
Mr Dean Morris – Moricom Orchards – Grower
Mr Malcolm Smith – QDAF – Researcher
Mr David Stevens – Creation Mildura/Ellerslie North Citrus – Grower
Mr Matt Strmiska – Muirs – Industry
Mr Nathan Hancock – Citrus Australia – CEO
Citrus Pest & Disease Prevention Committee
Mr Greg Fraser – Citrus Australia – CA Board (Chair)
Mr Tim Herrmann – Auscitrus – Seed and Budwood Scheme
Ms Bronwyn Walsh – WA Citrus – Industry
Mr Matthew Cottrell – Nu Leaf – Grower
Dr Nerida Donovan – NSW DPI – Diagnostics
Mr Matt Benham – Benyenda Citrus – Grower/Packer
Mr Wayne Parr – Golden Grove Queensland – Nursery
Mr Ryan Arnold – Pyap Producers – Grower/CA Board
Dr Jianhua Mo – NSW DPI – Research Entomologist
Mr Nathan Hancock – Citrus Australia – CEO
Ms Jessica Lye – Citrus Australia – Biosecurity
Trade and Market Development Committee
Mr Nick Makris – Costa – Grower
Mr Malcolm McLean – Fresh Produce Group – Grower
Mr Marcus Scott – Mildura Fruit Company – Exporter
Mr George Tsiogas – T&G Global – Grower/Exporter
Mr Brian Bowey – Lochert Bros – Exporter
Mr Greg Asta – Legacy Packing Trust – Packer
Mr Mathew Roberts – Nutrano – Grower/Packer
Mr Chris Deveney – Favco – Grower
Mr Allen Jenkin – Ironbark Citrus – Grower/Packer/Exporter
Mr Frank Frappa – Premier Fresh – Exporter
Mr Simon Campbell – Citrus Australia – Boards Member
Mrs Megan MacDonald – Redlea Citrus – Grower/Packer/CA Board
Mr Richard Permewan – Bungle Trading - Exporter
Mr Damien Guthrey – Moora Citrus – Grower
Ms Mimi Doan - Hort Innovation
Mrs Ainsley Emmerton – Quebec Citrus – Grower/Packer/Exporter
Mr Matthew Benham – Top Citrus – Grower
Mr Cris Bryant – Blue Cow Citrus – Grower/Packer/Exporter
Mr Richard Byllaardt – Citrus Australia – Chairman
Mrs Mara Milner – Citrus Australia – Quality & Market
Mrs Claire Fitchett – Citrus Australia – Citrus Investment Advice Coordinator
Ms Olivia Tait – Citrus Australia – Juice Project Manager
Mr Nathan Hancock – Citrus Australia – CEO
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