Subtropical Dairy Operations TeaM

Specialising in subtropical environments, Brad has established his scientific career in applied dairy herd nutrition, and the development and extension of whole dairy farm systems. He has broadened his expertise in dairy supply management both pre and post farm gate and is experienced in senior business, organisation and project management.

Appointed to his role in 2014, Brad is enthusiastic about the northern dairy industry and driving Subtropical Dairy to become a quality provider of services and information to the industry.

Belinda has been actively involved in Queensland’s dairy industry since 1995, following her completion of a degree in Agricultural Science at the University of Queensland. She spent 10 years in farm liaison and extension roles with the Department of Primary Industries and Dairy Farmers, based in Toowoomba and working closely with farmers across the Darling Downs and South Burnett regions.

In more recent years, Belinda has supported the industry through her work with the Young Dairy Network, industry development projects, and natural disaster response teams. Throughout her career, she has built strong working relationships with farmers and values the genuine connections and friendships formed along the way.

Belinda lives in Highfields near Toowoomba with her husband, Mark, and their three children.

Fiona Neville is Subtropical Dairy’s Regional Extension Officer for Far North Queensland starting in August 2022.

Fiona recently worked for Syngenta Crop Protection as a Territory Sales Manager servicing South-east Queensland, Far North Queensland and northern NSW for the past 8 years. Prior to this, Fiona was a Project Manager in Syngenta Research and Development.

Maree Searle is Subtropical Dairy’s Regional Extension Officer for the northern NSW region, which extends from Kempsey to the Queensland border, starting in May 2026.

Maree will be based near Nambucca Heads on the Mid North Coast NSW. Maree’s previous roles include Project Officer/Milk Supply Officer with Norco Co-operative for over 12 years and a part-time Assistant Accountant at HLV Partners at Nambucca Heads. Maree’s qualifications include a Bachelor of Rural Science with Honours (first class, university medal) from the University of New England.

Maree and her family also own a beef property near Warrell Creek.