FERTILISER ASSOCIATION OF NEW ZEALAND - Key Persons

Ants Roberts

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Technical Committee
  • Chief Scientific Officer, Ravensdown

Brenda Kiteley

Job Titles:
  • Office Manager
Brenda ensures the smooth running of the Fertiliser Association, providing office and financial administration support.

Dr Vera Power - CEO

Job Titles:
  • Chief Executive
  • Member of the Technical Committee
Vera has worked internationally in agricultural research, assessment of environmental impacts and regulation of intensive agriculture. More recently she has had government policy experience on both water and climate change with the Ministry for the Environment. As Chief Executive, Vera drives the implementation of the Fertiliser Association's strategic plan, with a key focus on research, sustainability and the environment, and local authority and central government planning. She represents the Fertiliser Association on a range of external committees, as well as industry and government stakeholder groups.

Greg Sneath

Job Titles:
  • Executive Manager
  • Member of the Technical Committee
Greg has an extensive background in the technical aspects of horticulture and agriculture. He holds an honours degree in Agricultural Science from the University of Queensland, and was employed by the New South Wales Department of Agriculture as a Horticultural Advisory/Extension Officer before immigrating to New Zealand. In New Zealand, Greg was employed for seven years as a Technical Manager, Growing Media Division for Yates New Zealand Ltd and was Chair of the New Zealand Potting Mix Manufacturers' Federation. Greg joined the Fertiliser Association of New Zealand in 2005, and works on a wide range of industry programmes. This includes developing information and resources for farmers and rural professionals, funding and managing research projects, developing submissions and representing to local and central government. He also participates in industry and government panels and working groups, and provides technical support and assistance to the Chief Executive.

Mike Manning

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Technical Committee
  • Chief Science Officer, Ravensdown

Sheree Balvert

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Technical Committee
  • Nutrient Science Manager, Ballance Agri - Nutrients

Warwick Catto

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Technical Committee
  • Science Strategy Manager, Ballance Agri - Nutrients

Will Talbot

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Technical Committee