NT FARMERS CONGRATULATES MARTINA MATZNER ON WINNING THE RIRDC RURAL WOMEN’S AWARD FOR THE NORTHERN TERRITORY FOR 2016
NT Farmers CEO Mr. Shenal Basnayake congratulated Martina Matzner on being announced last evening as the Northern Territory recipient on the RIRDC Rural Women’s Award. Mr. Basnayake noted that he was especially proud of Ms. Matzner’s win as she was a Director on the Board of NT Farmers and he was looking forward to Ms. Matzner’s ongoing contribution towards the development of plant industries in the Northern Territory. Mr. Basnayake stated that Ms. Matzner’s win was an indication of the great female leaders that plant industries in the Northern Territory had and the valuable contribution they make towards advancing the interests of the industry. Mr. Basnayake further stated that NT Farmers is committed to developing inspirational female leaders in the rural sector and was looking forward to the outcomes of Ms. Matzner’s project focussed on attracting and retaining young people into agricultural careers. Mr. Basnayake also congratulated the runners up at this year’s award ceremony for their contributions and
ongoing commitment to agriculture in the Northern Territory.
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