Property 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.
Award winning business strategies for rangeland producers
This case study focuses on Andrew Dufty, a successful and motivated farmer from western Victoria. Andrew has a message and focus that can be applied to any business; including rangeland businesses.
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.
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
