About Crown Analytical Services
Rob Long
Owner/Director
Rob is an experienced agronomist who has been working with farmers in Northern NSW for over 30 years. He has extensive knowledge of farming systems and the impact of plant pathogens on crop performance. He started CAS in 2008 to provide a user friendly service to farmers and consultants to assist in understanding and managing plant disease. Rob graduated with an Ag Science degree from Sydney University, and sits on other boards such as Northern Grower Alliance, Wheat Research Foundation and Rimanui Farms.
Susie Long
Owner/Director
Susie is a qualified property valuer who worked with the as a State Bank of NSW and Tremain Prowse (Opteon Group). Additionally she worked for Colly Farms in Grower Services Administration managing cotton contracts and grower finance. Her current role is as the Chief Administrative Officer with CAS. Susie also assists in the lab during busy times to assist with cotton petiole and leaf blade testing. Susie graduated from Hawkesbury Ag College (now University of Western Sydney) with a Bachelor of Business (Land Econ.)
Jake Johnstone
Digital Agronomist
Jake joined our team this year. Based in Griffith NSW, Jake is servicing our Growers & Consultants throughout the Southern Region. Originally from Goondiwindi QLD, Jake recently completed his studies at UQ (Gatton Campus). He is involved with soil disease testing, data management & mapping, particularly in the precision ag aspect of cotton disease.
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