Dr Salman Sarwar, Board Appointed Director
Dr Salman Sarwar brings over a decade of experience across agricultural research, extension and project delivery, underpinned by a Doctorate in Agribusiness. He has worked across government, academia and industry, with a strong focus on connecting science with practice in real-world agricultural systems.
Salman’s expertise lies in systems thinking, cross-sector collaboration and knowledge exchange. He has led national and international projects focused on sustainability, drought resilience and agrifood value chains, and is passionate about building capacity and supporting evidence-based decision-making.
Currently based in Queensland, Salman contributes strategic insight and governance experience to the APEN Board, with a commitment to strengthening the visibility and impact of extension across the region.