The FQS is a NATA Accredited Diagnostic and Analytical Laboratory which provides research support internally, and offers a service evaluating feeds and forage to growers, contractors, exporters and feedlots.

Richard joined NSW Agriculture* in 2003 as an Analytical Chemist and has worked in plant and soil analysis, olive oil quality testing and has also been involved with quantifying onion pungency and sensory evaluation work with the Australian Olive Oil Sensory Panel.
Richard has previously worked as an Analytical Chemist in the private sector with experience in specialty chemicals, paper and pulp and leather industries prior to joining the department.

*NSW Department of Primary Industries was formed on July 1, 2004 through an amalgamation of NSW Agriculture, NSW Fisheries, State Forests of NSW and the NSW Department of Mineral Resources.