Innovation 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.
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Livestock Management Case Studies
Weather Watch
Susan and Ben Carn run a 10,000 hectare property just out of Quorn in the Flinders Ranges of South Australia.
Biteback
For producers living south of the Dog Fence in the sheep pastoral zone of the SA Arid Lands region, wild dogs have become an increasing problem.
Property Management Case Studies
Environment Management Case Studies
Justin and Julie McClure - Economic Strategy
“Kallara”, Darling River flood plain at Tilpa, Western NSW Prepared by Sally Ware (NSW Department of Industry & Investment) with Justin and Julie McClure
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)
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
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
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
Working on Your Business Case Studies
Working Together
Think Tank: Ensuring Sustainability and Embracing Change in the SA Rangelands Prepared by Chelsea March (Rural Directions Pty Ltd)
