Ms
Annie van Blommestein
Carnarvon Research Station Manager
Annie van Blommestein

My role in the department

Annie manages the team and trials at the Carnarvon Research Station, overseeing the facility’s technical service delivery teams. The research station hosts several projects designed to boost industry transformation and economic growth including researching grains pathology, fruit planted in high density, protected cropping and variety assessments.

Annie enjoys leading the educational engagement program in Carnarvon. This program gives students hands-on practical knowledge of horticultural and agricultural practises and inspires students to consider careers in these fields.

Contact information

+61 (0)8 9356 3336
+61 (0)429 967 925

My background

Annie was previously a Horticultural Field Agronomist and has significant experience within this area. 

Projects

  • Vegetable variety trials (2022 – Capsicum, Tomato & Melon)
  • Management of germplasm collections
  • Grains pathology
  • Protected cropping

Key Expertise

Germplasm, grains pathology, fruit high density, protected cropping, variety assessments

Qualifications

  • BA of Agricultural Business, Curtin University