BwF Consulting Agricultural Field Research Management


International Agricultural Research


Investigation of PGRs on coffee berries in Vietnam
Nectarine harvesting in Australia
Aerial application of DiPel in Malaysian Oil Palm
Increasing pyrethrum yield in Tasmania
Fruit quality characteristics in Royal Gala apples
Increasing production of winter dairy pastures in Southern Chile
Improving the quality of Australia wine grapes
Lychee colour ripening study in South Africa
Preparations for applications in Malaysian Oil Palm
Drill application of Metarhizium to control scarab larvae
Mechanical harvesting of experimental wine grapes
Peach research team in Taiwan

Multi-Organisational Research Management

Successful agricultural field research and development often requires the co-operation of many stakeholders in order to ensure meaningful outcomes. BwF Consulting is highly experienced in combining multiple resources:

  • Client company researchers (who have the idea or need for testing)
  • Farmers/Ag Production Companies (who have the crop and basic equipment)
  • State or National Departments of Agriculture (who have specialist crop knowledge and methods)
  • University researchers (who have laboratories for specific analyses)
  • Farm machinerary companies (who have the most suitable equipment)
  • Food processors (who have the need for top quality produce)
  • Importers/Exporters/End-users (who demand consistent product specifications)
  • Regulators (who have to assess the impacts)
Andrew Rath at the base of the General Sherman redwood

International Expertise

The development methods for new agricultural products and use-patterns can vary considerably from country to country. BwF Consulting has extensive field research experience across Asia, Australia, New Zealand, USA and many other countries which helps with:

  • Communication between the research participants
  • Increased familiarisation with local farming and distribution practices
  • International speaker/guest speaker at farmer's meetings, conferences and media days
  • The understanding of Regulatory and Legislative constraints or requirements
Krishna's butterball in Tamil Nadu State

Principal of
BwF Consulting

Dr. Andrew Rath been a research manager with both small and large agricultural companies and government organisations:

  • Research Manager (Asia Pacific); (Valent BioSciences Corporation 1997-2015)
  • Insect Studies Manager (EcoScience Corporation, MA, USA 1994-1996)
  • Senior Research Scientist (Dept. Agriculture Tasmania 1985-1994)

And is motivated to provide:

  • Development and co-ordination of multi-disciplinary teams
  • In-depth analysis of research data
  • Production of reports for client and regulatory use
Andrew Rath speaking at the 11th International Symposium on Plant Bioregulators in Fruit Production