David Roberts-Thomson
FOUNDER
Founding member, President. Dave is farming at Table Cape where his family have a diverse farming enterprise. Soil Health is an increasing driver in the operation, with a keen focus on cover crops and mixed cover crops. Dave is trialing no till methods to further enhance soil health.
Darren Long
TReasurer
Founding Member and Treasurer of the group. Fresh market potato grower in Sheffield, Darren's focus on soil health has seen him significantly reduce his inputs while improving productivity. Daren was a pioneer of bio-fumigation in Tasmania and is passionate about soil health.
Julie Finnigan
community Liason
Founding member, Secretary. Julie is a Technical Agronomist who works with soil health daily. She is passionate about soil health and cover crops, regularly traveling interstate and intrastate to advise on practices that promote soil health. Professionally Julie has been very interested in bio-fumigation and has excellent industry contacts.
Jeremy Robertson
Public Officer
Founding Member and Public Officer. Jeremy is a horticulturalist growing cut flowers (Alstroemeria and Lisianthus) in Gawler. Jeremy and his wife Kristen are driven to create a healthy environment that flourishes without the use of synthetic chemicals or fertilisers, they operate their farm using organic and biodynamic principles. Work life balance is important to them on their property. A focus on Soil health and the use of natural and biological products has improved productivity, crop health, quality for the consumer and profitability.