“I do a run over to the Fassifern area once a week and Mitch and I do our rounds and monitor the crops.”
Mr Hughes says the industry has changed markedly compared to when he began 30 years ago.
“I don't think agriculture gets enough recognition with what has been achieved in terms of innovation and how they’ve adapted,” he said.
“The Mitchells and the younger growers have had to adapt just to survive.
“It means we’re left with not only the best farmers but the best marketers because if you haven’t got the market right, you’ve got nothing right.”
Mr Hughes said events such as the Lockyer Valley Growers Expo helped to connect growers and other important players in the industry.
“I think it’s a great value,” he said.
“The effort and the work that goes into it is a credit to everyone involved. It’s great for farming in general to meet and swap ideas.”
Corteva Agriscience Territory Account Manager south-east Queensland, Adam Harber, said Muirs is also playing a vital role.
“Zorvec Enicade is a premium product for Downy mildew control in onions and various crops,” Mr Harber said.
“It’s always been part of resistance management rotation for Downy mildew and Muirs do a great job stewarding this.”
