Agriculture and plants have been ingrained in Georgie Pengilley’s life since the beginning on a farm in Tasmania. In this GRDC In Conversation episode with Oli Le Lievre, Georgie talks about how her career progressed into agronomic research with the New South Wales Department of Primary Industries, a PhD and to now as the CEO of the Rice Breeding Australia.

Georgie, her father and her husband have all been involved in GRDC panels across eastern Australia. She discusses the importance of building relationships, embracing change, and working together to overcome challenges in the industry. Georgie also highlights the need for sustainable practices and the role of genetics in developing varieties that can thrive in a changing climate.

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GRDC in Conversation is a limited series GRDC Podcast. It features in-depth interviews with growers and other experts in the grains industry who share their expertise, knowledge and experiences by exploring their personal stories, history, influences and motivations.

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