Andrew McIlwain
Green Camel Organic Productions
General Manager and Head Grower of Green Camel Organic Produce. Australia's largest organic fresh produce suppliers, operating 3 ha of protected cropping structures supplying into major retailers and Australian markets on the east coast.
Originally a conventional hydroponics grower at Sundrop Farms, he converted his skill set to growing organic produce in a soil-based system. Andrew has combined his growing capability with his organic experience using the Green Camel system to become one of the most experienced organic glasshouse growers in the world.
Awarded ‘Grower of the Year’, 2022 by Protected Cropping Australia for his efforts establishing three new organic produce lines.
Awarded 'Young Organic Leader of the Year', 2022 by Australian Organic.
Deputy Chair & Board member for Protected Cropping Australia, joined 2023.
Post-graduate studies at Western Sydney University specialising in Protected Cropping.