Mr James Easter
Higher Degree by Research Candidate
School of Agriculture, Food and Wine
College of Sciences
James is a PhD Candidate with the Weed Science Research group at Adelaide University. He is working on the inheritance, mechanisms and management of bixlozone resistant Annual Ryegrass (Lolium rigidum).
In Australia, it has been estimated that weeds cause an annual revenue loss of >$4.4 billion and their impact is likely to be even greater now due to widespread evolution of herbicide resistance. My research focuses on Annual Ryegrass (L. rigidum), which is the most problematic weed of the southern Australian cropping region and its recent development of resistance to the relatively new-to-market herbicde, bixlozone.
As herbicides are considered the backbone of weed management in conservation cropping, their sensible and sustainable use, integrated with other management techniques will be essential in maintaining food security into the future.
| Date | Type | Title | Institution Name | Country | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Scholarship | GRDC Research Scholarship | Grains Research and Development Corporation | Australia | - |
| 2025 | Scholarship | Research Training Program Scholarship | Adelaide University | Australia | - |
| 2024 | Scholarship | Mortlock Bequest Honours Scholarship | Mortlock Bequest | Australia | - |
| 2024 | Scholarship | JR Barker Honours Scholarship | The University of Adelaide | Australia | - |
| 2023 | Award | Mark Paul Bowker Prize for Research Methodology and Professional Skills | The University of Adelaide | Australia | - |
| 2023 | Scholarship | Playford Memorial Trust Honours Scholarship | Playford Memorial Trust | Australia | - |
| 2022 | Award | National Agricultural Student of the Year | Kondinin Group / ABC Rural | Australia | - |
Assists in Prac Demonstrating in:
Agricultural Systems I
Agricultural Production I
Livestock Production Science II
Professional Skills in Agricultural Science III
| Date | Role | Committee | Institution | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 - 2022 | President | Adelaide University Agricultural Students Association | The University of Adelaide | Australia |
| 2021 - ongoing | Representative | Ag Institute of Australia (SA Division) | Ag Institute of Australia | Australia |
| 2020 - 2021 | Representative | Adelaide University Agricultural Students Association | The University of Adelaide | Australia |
| Date | Role | Membership | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 - 2024 | Member | The Crop Science Society of South Australia | Australia |
| 2020 - ongoing | Member | Ag Institute of Australia (SA Division) | Australia |
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