Our Project Managers
Dr Mel Fraser
Soil Function Consulting
Dr Melissa Fraser from Soil Function Consulting is the Limestone Coast’s resident soil scientist, working across research and development, extension and education and on-farm diagnosis of constraints. She fell in love with the region when she started her PhD in 2005 and has spent more than 20 years working across SA, Qld and the NT exploring solutions to the challenges that our farmers face. Dr Fraser is passionate about soil health and the role it plays in growing healthy plants, crops, animals and humans and will share the latest results and recommendations on soil carbon and areas to focus on to lower on-farm emissions.
T: 0407 773 369
Nathaniel Modra
Project Manager
Through his role with Pinion Advisory, Nathaniel leads the MFMG Ag Producer Tech Group amongst other current initiatives. Nathaniel has a strong interest and understanding of livestock production and farm benchmarking and his skills include business management, financial analysis and a practical knowledge of primary production business drivers. Nathaniel’s passion is to develop and maintain sustainable and profitable farming systems for current and future generations.
T: 0438 640 768
Meg Bell
Coleraine Livestock Consulting
Meg grew up on a beef and cropping property at Millicent, before moving further afield to study and work. She returned to the region in 2014 and now lives with her husband Owen and son Rupert on their beef and sheep property at Konongwootong in western Victoria. Meg has over 10 years’ experience in southern Australian agricultural production systems, and specialises in livestock nutrition and health with skills in facilitation, coordination, project and people management. Meg was CEO of the MacKillop Farm Management Group for six years, and is Principal Consultant at Coleraine Livestock Consulting, established in 2017. Together with Rumenate Livestock Services' Jess Revell, Meg manages the MFMG Farm Discussion Groups Project.
E: meg@colerainelivestockconsulting.com.au
T: 0433 499 630
Jo Ward
Livestock Vet Services
Jo Ward is a large animal veterinarian practicing in the Western District of Victoria. Jo grew up in Maleny, QLD before completing veterinary science in Wagga Wagga NSW. Jo has worked in the Western District of Victoria and Limestone Coast of SA since graduating in 2014, and lives with her husband Tim and daughter Abbie on their beef and sheep property at Coojar. Jo manages the MFMG 'Post weaning management strategies for beef herds' Project.
