Professor Carlo Leifert

Professor Carlo Leifert was previously Director of the Nafferton Ecological Farming Group at Newcastle University in England, where he led the research, development and technology transfer team. He has experience as a course director and has recently proposed, developed and established two Masters courses in organic farming and food production systems and sustainable farming and food security. 
In addition to his academic positions, Professor Leifert has been Scientific Director of Stockbridge Technology Centre since 2001 and he has also held Technical Director and Research and Development Manager positions.
After proving the value of organic production and nutrition of organic foods while working with farmers and supermarket giant Tesco in the UK, Professor Leifert is set to open the door to a new future for Australian agriculture as Director of the new Centre for Organics Research at Southern Cross University.
Carlo can also claim the title 'farmer'.  He has an olive orchard in Greece where he spends as much time as possible.

Southern Cross University Centre for Organics Research
The Centre for Organics Research is a joint initiative between Southern Cross University and NSW Department of Primary Industries which conducts research in partnership with community and industry stakeholders. The Centre for Organics Research provides strong evidence-based scientific and multidisciplinary research focused on clarifying some of the complex issues surrounding organics production and supply chains. This includes research into the comprehensive reach of organic production covering such broad themes as integrated production systems, sustainable resource management, economics and markets, and education and health.

 Prof. Carlo Leifert is leading the  initiative and will establish it as an internationally recognised leader in organics research that achieves academic excellence and significant economic, environmental and societal benefit. The overall vision will be to deliver outcomes to support the productivity and sustainability of the organic food industry in Australia, through the development of existing areas of research and new programs, through new collaborative regional, national and international partnerships.
The Centre for Organics will host a conference concurrent session at 9.00 AM on Sunday, 11 November, 2018.  See detail here.