Environment Case Studies
Welcome to the Bestprac Case Study Series, which each quarter will focus on a producer who is doing something new, unique and interesting in their business.
Although each case study will be different, they are designed to provide you with the tools and information you need to consider applying the new approach, way of thinking, technology or process to your business.
We’re planning to cover a diverse range of case studies from across the country, from animal husbandry to performance analysis, marketing, environment, people management, business systems and more.
The case studies will look at what drove the innovation, how it was implemented, the results that have been seen and enjoyed, lessons learnt and how it could be adapted and implemented by rangelands producers around the country.
Please register as a Bestprac Network member (it's free) to ensure you receive updates when the next Case Studies are available.
Harvey family - Economic Strategy
Coping with a variable climate: Making the most from every drop of rainfall Eric, Wendy, Luke and Karissa Harvey, Dubbo, in Central West NSW Prepared by Mark Gardner (Vanguard Business Services) with Eric Harvey
John Parnell - Environmental Strategy
The Use Of Old Man Saltbush In Assisting With A Changing Climate And Noting The Production Consequences Glenroy Estate, Via Carrieton, South Australia Prepared by John Parnell with Wendy Davidson (Wendy Davidson Enterprises)
Coping With Climate Change
Climate Change and the Pastoral Industry in the Murchison - A Case Study Peter Nash, Senior Consultant, Coastal Zone Management Pty Ltd presented at Climate Change Forum WA, May 2010
Ben and Susan Carn - Technological Strategy
“Wootoona” Near Quorn in the Upper North of South Australia Prepared by John Squires (Rural Directions Pty Ltd) with Ben and Susan Carn
Graham and Cathy Finlayson - Environmental Strategy
Bokhara Plains, 35km North of Brewarrina, NSW Prepared by Sally Ware (NSW Department of Industry & Investment) with Graham and Cathy Finlayson
We want to hear from you!
If you know someone who has implemented a new approach or something quite innovative on their property or in their business that is helping them to be more profitable, efficient or making the business run more smoothly, we’d love to hear about it. We’re looking for initiatives that are really quite “out of the box”.
If you have a Case Study suggestion or would like to nominate yourself or someone else, please give one of our project coordinators a call or send them an email:
Carlyn Sherriff, National Bestprac coordinator
P: 08 8842 1103
E: Bestprac@ruraldirections.com
Justine Mackay, Bestprac case study coordinator
P: 02 8204 3857
E: justinem@coxinall.com.au
