Agriculture
12 February, 2026
Graduate appointments strengthen cropping group research team
BIRCHIP Cropping Group has strengthened its agronomy team with two new appointments.
CEO Fiona Best said the appointment of Jade Gledhill and Noah Homsy King as graduate members of its research agronomy team was “investing in people is central to BCG’s future”.
She says both graduates bring exceptional academic credentials, hands-on research experience and a strong commitment to applied, farmer-focused science.
“Their appointments reflect BCG’s continued investment in young people and its long-standing role in delivering independent, evidence-based research to farming businesses across the region,” Ms Best said.
Jade recently completed a Bachelor of Science (Honours) at Deakin University. She also holds a Bachelor of Agriculture from the University of Melbourne, majoring in plant and soil science, studied at Dookie College, along with a Certificate III in Agriculture. Her strong grounding in both
agricultural systems and scientific research methods will support a range of BCG field and laboratory- based projects.
Noah joins BCG with a Bachelor of Science in Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems from the University of California, Davis, graduating with a GPA of 3.6, and an International Baccalaureate Diploma completed in the Netherlands. His academic training spans crop production, soil science, agroecosystem management, grazing systems, extension education and science communication.
“By backing talented graduates like Jade and Noah, we are strengthening the research capability of our organisation and the broader region, ensuring farmers continue to benefit from trusted, independent knowledge well into the future.” Ms Best said.
Their appointments come as the farmer-driven BCG enters its 34th year of supporting farmers with access to independent, locally relevant research and information.