All in farmers

Developing a good regulatory practice model for environmental regulations impacting on farmers

superuser — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 02:54:02 +0000

IDs and People

Program:

Social and Institutional Research Program

Program Theme:

Sustainable Farming

Research Type:

Research Project

LWA Project Code:

UNE60

Host Organisation:

University of New England

Researchers:

Paul Martin

Subjects

Subjects:

Primary Industries

Keywords:

model

environmental

farmers

regulations

Project Information

Summary:

Developing a good regulatory practice model for environmental regulations impacting on farmers

Current Activities

Status:

Pending

Growing Capacity in Seasonal Climate Risk Management in South-East Australia

Wed, 25 Feb 2009 23:30:11 +0000

IDs and People

Program:

Managing Climate Variability

Research Type:

Research Project

Subjects

Subjects:

Innovation

Keywords:

Climate Risk Management

adoption

south-east australia

agribusiness

farmers

Project Information

Summary:

Project focused on extension and adoption of climate risk management technologies. Recent survey results suggest the project’s online magazine The Break is highly regarded by subscribers and has had a positive impact on grower knowledge of climate and risk management issues. Project spearheaded an awakening within the Vic Govt of the need for CRM extension services for agribusiness and farmers. Has raised awareness amongst farmers and agribusiness of the role and importance of CRM.

Next Steps: Project leaves a legacy of ongoing Vic Govt investment in seasonal climate risk management activities – esp with ongoing publication of The Break and The Fast Break, & upskilling of DPI staff in climate risk.

Current Activities

Status:

Complete

Location

State & NRM Region:

National

Farmers Applying Seasonal Climate Forecasting for Profitable Sustainable Resource Use

Tue, 24 Feb 2009 22:21:14 +0000

IDs and People

Program:

Innovation

Program Theme:

PhD Students

Research Type:

PhD Student

Host Organisation:

University of Sydney

Researchers:

Jason Crean

Subjects

Subjects:

Climate Variability

Innovation

Keywords:

farmers

seasonal climate forecasting

sustainable resource use

Project Information

Summary:

Next Steps: SEACI 1 has been extended for six months to June 09. Scoping is underway for SEACI 2 which will continue the focus on climate change, forecasting skill and the prediction of runoff and soil moisture.

Current Activities

Status:

Active

Location

State & NRM Region:

National