Erin Headon Email & Phone Number

Tully, Queensland, Australia

Providing support to the Mobilising the Murray project, which works with growers to identify and address productivity constraints in the Murray and Kennedy catchments.

Mackay, Queensland, Australia

Improving technical sugarcane agronomy and extension skills by participating in the QFF Agricultural Extension Workplace Program. Through the placement, I was employed by MAPS, a local productivity service providing quality agronomic advice to canegrowing families in the Mackay region. Achievements included:* Assisting senior agronomists with nutrient management planning projects* Developing nitrogen and phosphorus budgets that meet Reef protection regulations* Redesigning and streamlining the MAPS N&P budget spreadsheet to allow for faster data entry, giving MAPS advisors and growers more time to dedicate to improving production

Innisfail, Qld

Responsible for:* Conducting pest and disease surveys across a range of conventional, organic and ecoganic banana plantations in Far North Queensland. * Generating reports based on survey results, including recommended actions for treatment that are based on client's farming philosophy. * Leading seasonal employees in short-term fieldwork, with an eye for employee safety at all times.* Collecting soil and leaf tissue samples. Collating results for analysis.* Navigating quad bikes and 4WD vehicles through uneven terrain in all weather conditions.* Following biosecurity protocol when visiting all farms, including washdown and sterilisation of any equipment used on site.

* Document control and social media management for Cropwatch and Sweeter Soils.

Innisfail, Qld

Seasonal role controlling noxious weeds and rabbits for a riparian zone restoration project.

Master Of Science In Agriculture

Graduate Certificate In Agriculture, Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences

Cert (Iii) Horticulture

Highlights include: * Plant ID * Integrated Pest Management

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Digital