Plant pathologist recognised by industry
A LEADING plant pathologist who has dedicated much of his working life to combating crop diseases has been recognised for his outstanding endeavours. Grant Hollaway was awarded the Grains Research and Development 2022 southern Recognising and...
A LEADING plant pathologist who has dedicated much of his working life to combating crop diseases has been recognised for his outstanding endeavours.
Grant Hollaway was awarded the Grains Research and Development 2022 southern Recognising and Rewarding Excellence Award during the online Grains Research Update.
Dr Holloway is a highly respected figure in the industry and is based in Horsham, Victoria. “Grant is passionate about his work, and his commitment to supporting grain growers is unwavering,” GRDC Southern Region Panel member Michael Treloar said.
“Grant’s loyalty is without question. He has been a plant pathologist with Agriculture Victoria since 1992 and has been the Department’s Senior Research Scientist in Plant Pathology since October 2009.
“Grant leads several GRDC-supported Agriculture Victoria disease management projects and heads up a team of six scientists. “His work includes the development and extension of strategies for the management of crop diseases.
“In Australia, Grant has been instrumental in the development of the cereal disease screening nurseries in Horsham, which is now a huge operation with more than 100,000 rows sown annually for the major Australian breeding companies and GRDC.”
Dr Hollaway has sat on a multitude of committees at regional, state and national levels. He was among the first members to be appointed to the GRDC’s Southern Regional Cropping Solutions Network, now known as the National Grower Network.
Dr Hollaway said he was stunned and truly honoured to be presented with the award and to be recognised alongside the award’s previous recipients. “It’s been a privilege to be able to work in such a progressive industry and to make a contribution where I can,” he said. “It’s important to recognise the work I have done has been the achievement of so many other people.
“They should take a lot of pride in this award, particularly the plant pathology team at Agriculture Victoria — those who have gone before me and those who follow.
“I acknowledge all the growers and agronomists who have kept me relevant and have been very generous with their time to help us undertake the research the industry needs, and I thank GRDC and Agriculture Victoria for their long-term support.”
