Pome fruit industry picks new development officer

Alan Hill has been appointed WA Pome Fruit Industry development officer.

Based at the Canning Vale WA Fruit Growers’ Association office, he will work in the interests of about 300 apple, pear and nashi growers located in the Perth hills and the South West.

Formerly industry development officer with the Irrigation Association of Australia, Mr Hill has also held a position with the Department of Agriculture as grains intellectual property officer.