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2011 - Expert Witness Loss Assessment
For a large dryland cropping operation assess the cause and quantum of economic loss arising from a failed fallow herbicide application. Reviewd application method and conditions and consequental impacts of major weed infestations in the fallow over summer. This matter is ongoing.
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2010 – Expert Witness Agricultural Viability Applicant -ats- Wagga Wagga City Councils
On behalf of a farmer in the Wagga Wagga LGA prepare an expert report for the Land Environment Court. The Wagga Wagga City Council had refused the applicant's development application for a dwelling entitlement on his property because the farm area was less than the Council's minimum lot size of 200ha. This refusal was in spite of the fact they had verbally indicated to the applicant if an area of intensive agriculture was established the application for dwelling entitlement would be approved. The applicant subsequently established 4ha of vineyard and his application was endorsed by the then Department of Agriculture. Expert evidence was provided about the agricultural viability of the vineyard and the changing nature of agriculture in the Wagga Wagga LGA. This included joint testimony in Court with two Council experts. The Court ruled in favour of the applicant.
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2010 – Expert Witness Loss Assessment
For a major vegetable producer assess the quantum of economic loss incurred as a result of a major issue with seed stock which was imported. The assessment included the analysis of the likely cause of the seed stock quality issues and assess the quantum of economic loss production incurred as a result of reduced crop area.
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2010 – Expert Witness Loss Assessment - Loss Assessment
For a citrus producer assess the quantum of loss incurred as a result of a failed irrigation system. The irrigation system that was installed on a citrus property under-designed for the property resulting in a cumulative impact of under performance issues and resulted in additional management required. An assessment was undertaken of the quantum of economic loss incurred from reduced yield as a result of the under performing irrigation system.
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2010 – Expert Witness Loss Assessment
For a large vineyard in the MIA, review insurance claims for separate frost and hail damage claims. In both cases the assessed loss was reviewed and the quantum of economic impact of the frost and hail incidences was assessed. The insurance policies, reports and assessments by the insurer and loss assessor were critiqued.
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2008 - 2011 - Expert Witness Agricultural Loss Assessment
Asess the loss incurred by seven landholders in the southwest slopes as a result of a bushfire that occurred in 2006. All properties were inspected and a detail quantum of economic loss was calculated based on "heads of loss" procedure. Losses assessed included livestock (deaths and production losses), infrastructure (fences and buildings), farm equipment, pasture and trees. Supplementary repoerts were prepared in response to the defendant's expert reports. This matter was settled during the court hearing after the defendant admitted liability.
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2009 – Expert Witness Agricultural Loss Assessment
Assessed the quantum of economic loss incurred by a horticultural business in the Riverina arising from failed infrastructure. The business grows high value fresh produce for a major supermarket. To achieve high quality targets the partnership invested in infrastructure which was poorly installed, required significant maintenance and ultimately failed. Losses assessed included repair costs, lost production over a four year period, and mitigation costs. The matter was settled at medication in favour of the producer.
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2008 – Berrigan Shire Council
On behalf of the Berrigan Shire Council, prepare a detailed statement of evidence assessing the agricultural viability of a proposed non-contiguous sub-division. Commercial appraisal of the current and proposed lots were undertaken. Evidence was provided in the NSW Land and Environment Court to support the statement evidence. The Court ruled in favour of the Berrigan Shire Council.
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