His research is focussed on improving the productivity of red meat and wool grazing systems through improvements to the feedbase and its management.

Rowan has a number of research projects focussed on pasture legumes and how to maximise their establishment and persistence, and their role in mixed pastures with grasses and herbs. These projects include on-farm involve and partner demonstrations with red meat producers.

He also has an interest in evaluating alternative forage species and resilient grazing systems including how emerging virtual fencing technologies can improve pasture productivity and quality. 

Rowan is president of the Australian Grassland Association (AGA) https://australiangrassland.org.au/

Rowan contributes to three levels of the South Australian Livestock Research Council (SALRC). https://salrc.com.au/