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Grains staff
Benjamin Congdon

Grains staff

Benjamin Congdon

Senior research scientist focussed on diagnosing, understanding and managing viral disease in grain.

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country and recognises their enduring connection to the land and waters.

DPIRD acknowledges their continuing cultures and value the contribution they make to the life of our regions. We pay our respects to Elders both past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. 

Artwork: "Kangaroos going to the Waterhole" by Willarra Barker.

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