Martin Harmer
Martin Harmer is the Australian Research manager of DLF Seeds, a global and Denmark based pasture seed company. Martin obtained a Bachelor of Agricultural Science from the University of Melbourne and a background in consulting before joining DLF Seeds’ Australian Research Team in 2011.
About
Martin initially managed multi-site and multi-year temperate forage grass species agronomy and variety evaluation trials, before commencing his current role leading the Australian team developing novel forage solutions attuned to the needs of Australian Farmers.
DLF Seeds have significant investments in the breeding of pasture species specifically for Australia, including annual pasture legumes (bred in a joint venture with The University of Western Australia), phalaris (with the recent purchase of CSIRO’s phalaris breeding program) and lucerne (with the recent purchase of Corteva’s lucerne breeding programme). DLF Seeds’ Australian Research Team work closely with their international colleagues tackling increasing issues of climatic adaptation and animal productivity.
About the Industry Advisory Committee
The Industry Advisory Committee is an important governance group, responsible for providing advice to the CRC about key industry issues. The Committee’s scope and remit includes:
- Provide advice on project proposals
Offer advice on project investment cases with respect to industry needs, commercialisation prospects, pathways to market, and adoption potential in Australian agriculture. - Provide advice on commercialisation strategies
Offer advice on the commercialisation potential of projects, including recommending partnerships and pathways that may enhance the impact and success of the projects. - Provide advice on adoption potential
Offer advice on the likelihood of technology and research outputs being adopted by producers and growers, ensuring that proposed projects are practical and beneficial for the industry. - Provide industry insights
Represent the agricultural sector’s perspectives within the CRC, providing insights into industry requirements and future trends. - Act in the best interest of the CRC
Ensure that all advice is aligned with the overall mission and objectives of the CRC, prioritising the organisation’s goals over individual member interests. - Participate in regular reviews
Engage in periodic reviews of the IAC’s functions and effectiveness, providing feedback and suggestions for improvements to better support the CRC’s mission and objectives.
