Jay Cummins

Jay Cummins is a Senior Fellow at the Centre for Global Food and Resources (CGFaR) at the University of Adelaide, affiliated with the School of Agriculture, Food and Wine. He holds an honorary Visiting Professor role at Udayana University, Bali, and has extensive global experience in agricultural innovation, sustainable systems, and value chain development. His work spans over 20 years, focusing on participatory extension systems, PPP frameworks, and climate resilience strategies in Africa, Asia, the Middle East, and Australia.

• Key Roles: Senior Fellow (CGFaR), Visiting Professor (Udayana University), Principal Consultant (Rural Solutions SA), and Project Leader for ACIAR and DFAT initiatives.
• Expertise: On-farm innovation platforms, agribusiness entrepreneurship, impact pathway analysis, and policy advisory for smallholder farmers.

His research emphasizes enhancing technology adoption through farmer participatory approaches, addressing barriers in value chains, and strengthening institutional partnerships. He has designed training programs for agricultural professionals in over 20 countries, focusing on climate-smart practices and risk management.