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East Gippsland Shire Council Agriculture Committee adds experts Emily Richardson, Edward Mauger and Wayne Dredge to promote prosperity

Council's Agriculture Sector Advisory Committee welcomed Emily Richardson, Edward Mauger, and Wayne Dredge, adding expertise to promote regional agriculture's prosperity. Recent discussions covered biosecurity and workforce challenges.

By news@gippsland - 14th December 2023 - Back to News

East Gippsland Shire Council's Agriculture Sector Advisory Committee recently welcomed three new members. Mayor Cr Tom Crook praised the committee for its role in promoting the prosperity of the region's vital agricultural sector, and welcomed Emily Richardson, Edward Mauger and Wayne Dredge to their new roles. "The committee started in February 2021 with 11 members serving a two-year term, extendable for another two years."

East Gippsland Council Agriculture committee welcomes new members Emily Richardson manages livestock and finance, engaged in Landcare and Women in Agriculture. Edward and Wayne specialise in agriculture sectors

Diverse committee expertise

Cr Crook said, "Three members recently stepped down, creating the opportunities to add another layer of experience to the committee. We look forward to having Emily, Edward and Wayne help shape the future of the sector in East Gippsland."

Emily Richardson

A livestock and finance farm manager who specialises in beef and cropping. Emily is actively engaged in Landcare, Women in Agriculture and holds positions on various regional boards and committees.

Edward Mauger

An agronomist and farmer based in the Bindi region, who is dedicated to strategic planning, new business concepts and community engagement. Edward Island has been involved with Goodman's CRT, Swifts Creek P-12 School, and the Swifts Creek Futures project.

Wayne Dredge

A commercial fisheries specialist, with international policy experience focusing on agriculture, fisheries, food security, and emerging technologies. Wayne serves on the Seafood Industry Victoria board, the Seafood Industry Australia Wild-catch Advisory Committee and was awarded a Nuffield Scholarship in 2014.

Committee achievements noted

Cr Crook said, "Because the committee has people from different areas and industries in the region, we're confident that the farmers and agencies together bring a lot of knowledge and experience. This helps us take a good approach to address the needs of East Gippsland's agriculture sector. I'd like to express my gratitude to the outgoing members, Paul Menke, Leecia Angus and Simon Turner, for their work and dedication to the committee - all valuable contributions that have gone unnoticed."

The committee met on November 16 and discussed issues including biosecurity, recruitment and retention of veterinarians, workforce challenges in the workforce, and the Gippsland Drought Resilience Plan. For more information about the Agriculture Sector Advisory Committee, please contact Council's Agribusiness Development officer Kaylene Wickham on 5153 9500 or email Economic.Development@egipps.vic.gov.au

Pictures from East Gippsland Shire Council website.

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