About Bestprac
Bestprac is a program that provides support and coaches rangeland wool, sheep meat and cattle producers to improve their business and production performance. Typically Bestprac groups participate in a combination of workshops, field days, research trials or study tours. But Bestprac is “more than just group meetings”; it is about networking, social support and motivation in an often harsh and isolating environment. The specific Bestprac approach has empowered groups and individuals to innovate and remain in the industry.
Bestprac groups operate in the rangeland zones of Queensland, New South Wales, South Australia and Western Australia; see map for locations where groups are active. Many of these groups have been operating for ten years or longer.
The Bestprac program is based on the Continuous Improvement and Innovation (CI&I) cycle. This cycle is a proven technique to improve the rate of adoption of new information and innovation. The process focuses on identification of areas for improvement, action planning, regular reviews to maintain focus, project implementation and celebrating successes. To ensure maximum success, groups make contact every 90 days, either face to face or via teleconferences.
As well as working through project implementation within the Bestprac groups, the groups also serve another important function; social networking and support. Because all of the groups are based in the rangelands, distance is the greatest battle to overcome when getting groups together. Many participants have indicated that if it wasn’t for the support they found in the group, they wouldn’t be on land today. Groups form a special bond as they share personal and business successes, goals and experiences.
Opportunities to get involved
Group membership – join or start a group
Attend Events hosted by Bestprac
Utilise Resources on this website
Bestprac has been fortunate to have continued support from Australian Wool Innovation Limited (AWI) throughout the project life. AWI provides valuable funds for the support and coordination of this network.
The Bestprac project is managed by a National Coordinator. This role reports to a National Project Advisory Panel, which consists of pastoralists involved in the project and delegates from Australian Wool Innovation.
Project Advisory Panel Members:
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Aust Wool Innovation Ltd: |
Claudia Wythes, AWI Representative |
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Queensland: |
Stuart Mitchell, Chairperson |
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South Australia: |
Bill McIntosh |
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Western Australia: |
Chris Higham |
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New South Wales: |
Garry Hannigan |
