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Progress Rural Western Australia 2000 Conference Proceedings, 18 And 19 August 2000, Fairbridge Farm, Pinjarra, Western Australia., Department Of Agriculture And Food, Western Australia, Progress Rural Western Australia.

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Conference Aims and Objectives

Aim

To assist in the creation of an excellent life for people in rural. WA

Objectives

• To provide an opportunity for people from right across rural Western Australia to share ideas, learn from each other, energise and develop new skills and knowledge
• To allow conference participants to develop an understanding/about the cutting edge of regional branding and marketing
• To showcase, explore and celebrate successes in agricultural innovations and entrepreneurship
• To motivate people to be pro-active at the planning and implementation level in rural communities.
• To facilitate the development of cohesive, inclusive rural communities that work together …

Progress Rural Western Australia Conference : A Conference Focusing On How To Bring Out The Best In Your Community, 13 And 14 August 1999, New Norcia, Western Australia : Conference Proceedings, Progress Rural Western Australia

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The Objective

The 1999 Progress Rural WA Conference aims to build on the skills and exposure that many delegates have already had to inspiring and innovative practice from across the globe and the excellent practice currently being implemented by rural West Australians.

Our keynote speakers have been selected on their ability to paint the big picture - we want to heighten the excitement, push people beyond their comfort zones and stretch peoples thinking.

From project workshops and feedback across the state, we hear a number of common issues. The workshop themes have been developed to provide an action learning experience …

New Rural Industries 1998 'Advancing Innovation' First National Conference, Department Of Agriculture And Food, Western Australia

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Section 1: History, Trends and Scenarios

New industry development is not an option but an imperative: Stewart Key.

Outlined challenges for the Australian agriculture sector. Presented options for enhancing the agriculture sector by looking to other industries’ characteristics and trends.

Overseas perspective of why new industry development is not an option but an imperative: John Jones.

Reviewed trends and scenarios for agricultural development worldwide, discussed the challenges for Australia, international perceptions of Australia and the opportunities for new agricultural industries.

Futures for new industries: Mike Stephens. Presented a personal view ofthe future for the Australian agriculture sector.

Scenario plan for …

Hanging On Or Handing Over : Proceedings Of A Succession Planning Seminar Held ... 28 July, 1994 At The Dalwallinu Recreation Centre ... 29 July 1994 At The Moora Recreation Centre., Department Of Agriculture And Food, Western Australia

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The two inevitables of life are death and taxes and never has there been a more direct application to these inevitables than the old Russian proverb-

"If you fail to plan, you are planning to fail."

In 1980 in the Shires of the West Midlands and Northern Wheatbelt there were 1,102 farm enterprises. By 1993, there were 853 farm enterprises - a decline of 23 % and one of the major factors causing this decline is the lack of effective estate planning. It confirms that a significant proportion of farm businesses do not have the resources to fund the retirement …

Handing Over The Family Farm : Proceedings Of A Succession Planning Seminar Wednesday 2 March 1994 Dymesbury Lodge, King River., Department Of Agriculture And Food, Western Australia, Adrian Ross

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Succession planning for farm businesses is becoming of increasing interest and importance. The increased pressure from competitive world markets and more marginal fanning profits is necessitating better planning for many farm families who wish to provide a sustainable family farming unit. Today's seminar has been arranged to inform farmers of the related issues and importance of careful estate planning. As The Department of Agriculture does not have specialised resources in the relevant areas, it is imperative that experienced individuals from the private sector are utilised to provide this information. These proceedings have been written by such individuals and are intended …

Australian Co-Operation With The National Agricultural Research Project Thailand Farming Systems Research - Future Directions, B J. Gorddard

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CONTENTS

Farming Systems Research - Future Directions - Introduction by Mr B. Gorddard

The CIMMYT Approach to Farming Systems Research Dr L. Harrington

The Relationship of FSR to Discipline and Component Technology Research: Dr D. Ivory

A Cropping Systems Technology Development Process: The Basis for Improving Links Between Research and Extension Through FSR. : Mr Iain A. Craig

Extension - Research : A Natural Linkage Mr B. Gorddard

Follow-up Discussion with FSRI: - Dr L. Harrington - Mr B. Gorddard - Dr D. Ivory