Jordan Scott has been appointed as the new South Australia (SA) Grains Biosecurity Officer, based at the Department of Primary Industries and Regions’ (PIRSA) Glenside campus in Adelaide.
With a wealth of experience and passion for agriculture, Jordan will play a key role in educating the grains industry on best practice farm biosecurity.
Jordan’s journey toward this role stems from a longstanding interest in agriculture and biosecurity. This interest developed further during his time working with growers and landholders as a Landscape Officer at the Northern and Yorke Landscape Board (NYLB). Further solidifying his commitment to agriculture and biosecurity, Jordan joined the PIRSA invasive species unit as a Biosecurity Officer. He conducted research by exploring new delivery methods for RHDV-K5 (calicivirus) to reduce European rabbit populations. Beyond research, he also played a role in high-priority response efforts during recent fruit fly outbreaks and as part of the National Parks fire crew.
With these diverse experiences Jordan is equipped with the necessary skills and a comprehensive understanding of biosecurity practices, solidifying his interest in a career working with South Australia’s agricultural industry.