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Rural Business Development Corporation Annual Report 2023, Department Of Primary Industries And Regional Development, Western Australia Sep 2023

Rural Business Development Corporation Annual Report 2023, Department Of Primary Industries And Regional Development, Western Australia

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In accordance with section 63 of the Financial Management Act 2006, we hereby submit for your information and presentation to Parliament, the annual report of the Rural Business Development Corporation for the reporting period ended 30 June 2023.

The annual report has been prepared in accordance with the provisions of the Financial Management Act 2006 and the Rural Business Development Corporation Act 2000.


Rural Business Development Corporation Annual Report 2022, Department Of Primary Industries And Regional Development, Western Australia Jan 2022

Rural Business Development Corporation Annual Report 2022, Department Of Primary Industries And Regional Development, Western Australia

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In accordance with section 63 of the Financial Management Act 2006, we hereby submit for your information and presentation to Parliament, the annual report of the Rural Business Development Corporation for the reporting period ended 30 June 2023.

The annual report has been prepared in accordance with the provisions of the Financial Management Act 2006 and the Rural Business Development Corporation Act 2000.


A Review Of The Economics Of Regenerative Agriculture In Western Australia, Anne Bennett Apr 2021

A Review Of The Economics Of Regenerative Agriculture In Western Australia, Anne Bennett

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  • There is no published work detailing the economics of regenerative agriculture in Western Australia.
  • Of the work completed in other jurisdictions and nations captured in this review, the profitability of regenerative agriculture compared with conventional agriculture was variable, although generally lower.
  • The loss of income associated with the transition from conventional agriculture to regenerative agriculture is a significant barrier to adoption, although it is enterprise-sensitive.
  • Farmers who are operating regenerative agriculture systems self-report higher levels of wellbeing.
  • Conventional agriculture and regenerative agriculture are overlapping approaches.
  • The literature presented in this review is mostly based on small samples, case studies or …


Rural Business Development Corporation Annual Report 2021, Department Of Primary Industries And Regional Development, Western Australia Jan 2021

Rural Business Development Corporation Annual Report 2021, Department Of Primary Industries And Regional Development, Western Australia

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Geology, Soils And Climate Of The Margaret River Wine Region, Peter J. Tille, Angela Stuart-Street, Peter S. Gardiner Aug 2020

Geology, Soils And Climate Of The Margaret River Wine Region, Peter J. Tille, Angela Stuart-Street, Peter S. Gardiner

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This report is an extract from the broader description and analysis of the Geology, soils and climate of Western Australia's wine regions. It expands on the brief descriptions in the second edition of 'Viticulture' (Coombe & Dry 2004) concerning the soils and landscapes of Western Australia’s main wine growing regions. We have tailored this report extract to the specific needs of the Margaret River wine region. It contains local soil names and soil-landscape zones and systems maps.

The wine industry recognises the importance of giving customers an understanding of the vines’ environment and how that may influence wine character …


Planning For The Peel Food Zone, Heather M. Percy Feb 2020

Planning For The Peel Food Zone, Heather M. Percy

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The Planning for the Peel Food Zone project is part of Phase 1 of the Transform Peel initiative.Transform Peel is intended to be a ‘disruptive’ long-term program that supports economic growth, diversification and creates jobs in the Peel region. Transform Peel recognises the importance of protecting the internationally recognised waterways and wetlands of the Peel–Harvey Estuary and aims to halve the nutrient loads entering its waterways from the surrounding catchment.

The $49.3 million Phase 1 program for Transform Peel comprises three main components: Peel Food Zone; Peel Integrated Water Initiative; Peel Business Park.

This report summarises the findings from the …


Rural Business Development Corporation Annual Report 2020, Department Of Primary Industries And Regional Development, Western Australia Jan 2020

Rural Business Development Corporation Annual Report 2020, Department Of Primary Industries And Regional Development, Western Australia

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n accordance with section 63 of the Financial Management Act 2006, we hereby submit for your information and presentation to Parliament, the annual report of the Rural Business Development Corporation for the reporting period ended 30 June 2020.

The annual report has been prepared in accordance with the provisions of the Financial Management Act 2006 and the Rural Business Development Corporation Act 2000.


Rural Business Development Corporation Annual Report 2019, Department Of Primary Industries And Regional Development, Western Australia Jan 2019

Rural Business Development Corporation Annual Report 2019, Department Of Primary Industries And Regional Development, Western Australia

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In accordance with section 63 of the Financial Management Act 2006, we hereby submit for your information and presentation to Parliament, the annual report of the Rural Business Development Corporation for the reporting period ended 30 June 2019.

The annual report has been prepared in accordance with the provisions of the Financial Management Act 2006 and the Rural Business Development Corporation Act 2000.


Rural Business Development Corporation Annual Report 2018, Department Of Primary Industries And Regional Development, Western Australia Jan 2018

Rural Business Development Corporation Annual Report 2018, Department Of Primary Industries And Regional Development, Western Australia

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In accordance with section 63 of the Financial Management Act 2006, we hereby submit for your information and presentation to Parliament, the annual report of the Rural Business Development Corporation for the reporting period ended 30 June 2018.

The annual report has been prepared in accordance with the provisions of the Financial Management Act 2006 and the Rural Business Development Corporation Act 2000.


Investing In Sustainable Agricultural Resource Use - Reference Metrics: A Companion To The Report Card On Sustainable Natural Resource Use In Agriculture, Anne Bennett Aug 2014

Investing In Sustainable Agricultural Resource Use - Reference Metrics: A Companion To The Report Card On Sustainable Natural Resource Use In Agriculture, Anne Bennett

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No abstract provided.


Final Evaluation Of The North East Agricultural Region (Near) Strategy, Andrew Blake, Don Burnside, Vicki Williams May 2013

Final Evaluation Of The North East Agricultural Region (Near) Strategy, Andrew Blake, Don Burnside, Vicki Williams

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No abstract provided.


Open Space Technology, Colin Holt Jul 2002

Open Space Technology, Colin Holt

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No abstract provided.


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. Aug 2000

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 …


Main Issues Rural Women Experience With Information & Communication Technology, Teresa Maiolo Jan 2000

Main Issues Rural Women Experience With Information & Communication Technology, Teresa Maiolo

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This brief report will outline the main issues rural women encountered with information and communications technology. This information was derived from interviewing twenty-one rural women from the South West, Eastern Goldfields, Murchison, Gascoyne, and Kimberley regions of Western Australia.


Increasing Rural Women's Involvement In Government Decision Making, Teresa Maiolo Jan 2000

Increasing Rural Women's Involvement In Government Decision Making, Teresa Maiolo

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The purpose of this report was to identify why rural women’s involvement in government decision-making is of a low level despite the concerted government action, and to furthermore provide solutions to inform action. The strength of the research presented is that all information is firmly established in the rural women’s experiences.


Leadership Is Not Found In A Book: The Western Australian Rural Leadership Program, Department Of Agriculture And Food, Western Australia, Western Australia. Fisheries Western Australia Mar 1999

Leadership Is Not Found In A Book: The Western Australian Rural Leadership Program, Department Of Agriculture And Food, Western Australia, Western Australia. Fisheries Western Australia

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In February this year nineteen people from all over Western Australia were brought together to explore their leadership potential. These nineteen people came from different walks of life and professions but they all had a common passion, rural Western Australia, and they all had a common goal - to gain skills so that they could lead this state into a thriving 21 century. Over the six months we grew very close and experienced great highs and lows. Without the support of our family and friends, employers and others we would not have accomplished half of what we have over the …


A Proposed Communication Strategy For The Decade Of Landcare: A Report By The Working Group For The Communication Strategy Fir The Decade Of Landcare, Department Of Agriculture And Food, Western Australia, Working Group For The Communication Strategy For The Decade Of Landcare (W.A.), Soil And Land Conservation Council (W.A.) Oct 1992

A Proposed Communication Strategy For The Decade Of Landcare: A Report By The Working Group For The Communication Strategy Fir The Decade Of Landcare, Department Of Agriculture And Food, Western Australia, Working Group For The Communication Strategy For The Decade Of Landcare (W.A.), Soil And Land Conservation Council (W.A.)

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A Better Future for Rural WA was a conference focusing on leadership and economic development in rural WA. The conference included

o Development of leaders in rural industries and communities.

o Building more vibrant rural communities through community and economic development initiatives.

o Generating innovative approaches to value adding and marketing our agricultural produce.

o Exploring how rural WA can further build on the economic strengths of agriculture

The conference was designed to help people deal with the issues facing rural communities by showcasing new and innovative projects and practices in rural development from within Australia and overseas and showing …


Agriculture Om Western Australia Now And In The Future Background Notes For A W.A. Week Economic Forum, Peter Mckerrow Jun 1983

Agriculture Om Western Australia Now And In The Future Background Notes For A W.A. Week Economic Forum, Peter Mckerrow

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With the emphasis on economic considerations, this paper gives a broadbrush description of Western Australia's rural sector and the factors which influence it, and outlines future trends and challenges.


Initial Development Plans For New Land, D J. Carder Oct 1982

Initial Development Plans For New Land, D J. Carder

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Structure Of Extension Services Wa, Extension Conference 1962., J P. Eckersley Jan 1962

Structure Of Extension Services Wa, Extension Conference 1962., J P. Eckersley

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Prepared for the Australian Agricultural Extension Conference, Hawkesbury, N.S.W.