Apollo Gomez is an independent consultant and works primarily on fungal crop diseases of strawberries. Previously, he was a senior plant pathologist with the Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries, involved in Hort R&D for over 24 years.

He established BFG Services in 2025, a company based in Queensland that aims to assist berry producers nationally to improve disease management practices and advocates for the responsible use of fungicides.

His areas of interest include disease epidemiology, fungal pathogens, chemical and non-chemical solutions and fungicide resistance. Passionate and with over 30 years’ experience in applied horticulture, he works closely with growers, agronomists and industry affiliates to provide practical on-farm solutions, optimise production systems and address industry challenges.

Apollo completed a Master of Philosophy in Plant Pathology from the University of Queensland. Apollo was recognised for his services to the local Queensland strawberry industry in 2013, and more recently for his Lifetime Contribution to the national industry at the BerryQuest International 2025.