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Fiona Dempster is an Adjunct Research Fellow with a focus on agricultural economics and the adoption of new management practices in farming. She works to bridge the gap between policy makers and the farming community, enabling informed decision-making through research and collaboration on complex agricultural problems. Her research primarily centers around the profitability and adoption of cattle management practices, and she is actively involved in several projects addressing water valuation, bushfire mitigation, and biodiversity restoration. Dempster has previously held post-doctoral positions with organizations like the Bushfire Natural Hazard Cooperative Research Centre and the NESP ARC Centre of Excellence for Environmental Decisions. Her work emphasizes understanding farmer decision-making processes, especially in the context of uncertainty and agricultural extension. Currently, she is associated with multiple organizations focused on agricultural technology adoption and has garnered funding from notable institutions such as UWA and Meat Livestock Australia. Dempster's contributions to the field are recognized through her involvement in various committees and as a board member for the Mingenew Midwest Expo.
University of Western Australia • Perth, Australia
Conducting research and collaborating on agricultural policy and management.
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