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Project
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Overview
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Outputs |
Status
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Budget
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Contact
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Profitable sustainable grazing
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Station infrastructure development and Total Grazing Management (TGM) (related documents)
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To accelerate the use of Total Grazing Management strategies and the construction of trap yards around permanent waters
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Total grazing management concepts used widely in the district in concert with EMU principles for improved land condition and herd/flock productivity.
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Proposal
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$960,000
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Greg Brennan (08) 9088 6036
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Best-practice Grazing Strategies & Management
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Project based on rest-based grazing strategies and natural patterns and processes to improve land condition, production and profitability
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Improved understanding of the effects of various forms of rest-based grazing.
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Proposal
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TBA
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Dr. Ben Norton (08) 9088 6033
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Benefit-cost Analysis of Total Grazing Management. (related documents)
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Conduct a property level investment analysis on
installation of total grazing management
infrastructure
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Quantification of the benefits and costs of
investing in TGM at a property level.
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Completed
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$20,000
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Mark Lewis (08) 9956 3333
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Hydroponic Fodder Production (Media story)
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To assess the technical & economic feasibility of the onsite hydroponic production of high quality fodder for maintenance and growth in rangeland situations.
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New management options for producers to feed-on, background, spike feed, condition breeders.
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Running
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$157,000
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Peter Smith (08) 9144 2065
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| Farm Technology Solutions
(View final report)
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Technical Feasibility of Virtual Fencing (VF)
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To test and promote the concept of VF system as a commercially viable alternative to current high cost fencing options and control techniques.
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New animal control technology that will reduce input costs and increase productivity to rangeland
production systems
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Taken over
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$125,000
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Nippidrink: An Innovative Stock Watering Device
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To further develop and refine a low-maintenance, cost effective means of supplying water and
supplements to free ranging livestock as an alternative to trough delivery systems.
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An innovative watering system that is low maintenance and compatible to remote monitoring
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Running
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$52,000
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Dr. Gaye Krebs (08) 9690 1523
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Electronic Passport for Trader Livestock (ELP)
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To develop a smart identification tag for livestock that can passively transmit, receive and store information
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A tag that streamlines the recording of a multitude of production parameters/traits of interest to each segment of the supply chain
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Terminated
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$195,000
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Remote Information Management System (RIMS) for Rural Applications
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To develop efficient transmission protocols for ‘radio telemetry’ and digital images for remote applications.
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A robust and low cost wireless information management system that reduces input costs and
increases productivity in pastoral applications.
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Running
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$145,000
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Prof. Kah-Seng Chung (08) 9266 7443
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Error Resilient Radio Transmission of Wavelet Encoded Images
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To develop a robust and cost-effective “wireless” video system for pastoral use. (This will allow video images of remote watering points etc to be beamed back to the homestead’s computer)
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Realtime observation of remote stock and infrastructure points.
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Running
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$125,000
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Prof. Kah-Seng Chung (08) 9266 7443
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Grazing Diet Analyses Using Near Infrared Reflectance Spectroscopy (NIRS) & DNA Mapping in Western Australia
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To develop NIRS & DNA fecal analyses capability in Western Australia and establish nutritional management guidelines. This new technique will give timely analysis of when to start supplementing stock as feed dries off. |
A cost effective and reliable tool for tactical animal nutritional management. A subset linkage will investigate whether this technology can be linked to determining the nutritive value of fodder from satellite imaging.
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Running
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$290,000
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Peter McCafferty (08) 9222 3047
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Solar Pumping Design Package
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To produce an interactive software package for designing PV pumping systems, demonstrates the action of PV pumping systems and allows users to analyse the economic feasibility of PV pumping systems
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User friendly software for designing water reticulation and pumping systems to meet station infrastructure and stock requirements.
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Running
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$114,500
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Dr. Bill Lawrance (08) 9266 7887
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Solar & Electrical Training Modules (related documents)
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To improve pastoral managers understanding of basic
electrical and PV based equipment
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A series of interactive electrical & solar PV
training modules delivered via workshops and video
reference material
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Completed
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$28,000
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Dr. Bill Lawrance (08) 9266 7887
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Biological Purification Of Stock Water
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To identify and test the effectiveness of various biological agents as water purifiers in traditional stock water storages (troughs, turkey nests and dams)
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Cost-effectiveness bio-purifiers for traditional stock watering designs
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Running
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$26,300
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Mark Lewis (08) 9956 3333
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Best practice Stock Water Management
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Document strategies that maximise stockwater availabilty and efficient usage
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Best practice water management guidelines
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Concept
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$65,000
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Jim Addison (08) 9088 6033
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Computer Training & Support for Remote & Isolated Communities
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To identify IT issues & needs, provide information, advice & training.
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Raised awareness of opportunities & increased proficiencies.
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Running
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$56,000
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Peter Taylor (08) 9941 1803
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New approaches to Marketing
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Create a higher value goat (and fat-tail sheep) market
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To shift the bulk of our export from live trade/wet market to a boxed/higher value market.
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Exporters with markets at higher value end of the supply chain(ie supermarkets)
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Completed
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$100,000
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Dr. Bob Nickels (08) 9956 8500
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Supply Chain Management Forum (media articles)
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A forum to discuss the techniques of supply chain management and develop case studies
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Industry understanding of supply chains Proceeding of outcomes Initiate sectorial supply chains within the rangelands
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Completed
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$10,000
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Mark Lewis (08) 9956 3317
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Develop a least cost Ration Calculator
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A quick ready reference calculator that designs least cost rations for goat backgrounding or feedlotting. The model is to be adaptable to Damaras, cattle, and sheep.
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Least cost ration calculator Model to be situated on the web for public access
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Running
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$10,000
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Mark Lewis (08) 9956 3317
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Rangelands “Clean Green” Markets
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Assess demand for clean, green products and review certification options
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Summary report Information used to design EMS for rangelands.
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Completed
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$10,000
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Mark Lewis (08) 9956 3317
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Rangelands Accreditation: Assessing commercial opportunities for SRM
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Develop an industry-based environmental management systems that meet international standards, provide quality assurance to capture market advantage.
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A commercially acceptable Environmental Management System Market driven adoption of best management practices and conservation values within rangeland production systems
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Running
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$1,097,843
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Mark Lewis (08) 9956 3317
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Environmental Management System Manuals (related documents)
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Practical information and guidance on the development of Environmental Management Systems in the rangelands
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Publication of an Environmental Management System (EMS) guidebook for pastoralists
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Completed
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$8000
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Mark Lewis (08) 9956 3317
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Structural and Industry adjustment
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Access to commercial finance for rural industries (related documents)
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Review of impediments to the rural industry accessing finance.
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Report on Impediments and recommendations to accessing commercial finance.
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Completed
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$5000
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Roderick O’Connor (08) 9956 8513
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Identifying new commercial financing instruments.
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Explore the development of specialist products or
approaches that free up equity to be used for other
purposes.
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Completed
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$5000
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Roderick O’Connor (08) 9956 8513
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Developing new products.
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Scan the latest in contemporary debt and equity
approaches and to design possible approaches and/or
products.
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Running
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$10,000
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Roderick O’Connor (08) 9956 8513
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Commercialising the product.
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Taking the best of these conceptual options and
pursuing these to a defined product
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Running
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$20,000
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Roderick O’Connor (08) 9956 8513
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Managing the Rangelands Policy
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To provide information on managing the rangelands sustainably.
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A policy position for WA
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Completed
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$2000
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Mark Lewis (08) 9956 3317
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Sustainable outback – a framework for managing WA rangelands
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A framework to link the productive capacity of a property & responsible management with: lease value measurable environmental outcomes market access & legal requirements
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A management framework that is commercially driven& links economic, environmental & social outcomes – a policy position.
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Running
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$20,000
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Mark Lewis (08) 9956 3317
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Permit approval process
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Development of a one-stop shop process for pastoralists to apply to the Pastoral Lands Board for a permit.
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One-stop shop approval process. Reduce application time from months to weeks.
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Completed
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$2000
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Mark Lewis (08) 9956 3317
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Enhanced road infrastructure
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Strategic input to WA Road Strategy - infrastructure for Gascoyne Junction road, OUTBACK HIGHWAY &the initial part of tourism pathways).
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Streetwise map of the Gascoyne published through DOLA – commissioned by GMS. Regional priorities in WA Govt. master plan for roads.
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Completed
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$5000
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Mark Lewis (08) 9956 3317
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Investment attraction
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Catalysing Mining Industry Investment in Rangeland R&D
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To entice mining companies with pastoral holdings to engage in pastoral production (benchmarking) and environmental protection focused R&D.
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Improved natural resource management through the redirection/better utilisation of regulatory bonds.
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Running
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$45,000
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Greg Brennan (08) 9088 6036
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Outback Resource Atlas: An investment guide for the Southern Rangelands of WA (pdf document about ORA)
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Development of a information database for the identification of resources suitable for a myriad of potential industries based in the Southern Rangelands
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Extensive and readily accessible intelligence for the planning, implementation and development of new or the expansion of existing industries and required to access seed- and/or start-up capital investment Increased coordination between the various government departments with similar and/or aligned projects.
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Running
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$100,000
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Damian Shepherd (08) 9368 3853
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Application of the Investment Attraction Framework on Two Pilot Cases
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To test the effectiveness, efficiency and robustness of the developed framework to attract development investment on private and public holdings
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New opportunities for industry development
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Running
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$68,000
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Mark Lewis (08) 9956 3317
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Creating a Statewide Investment Attraction Framework (related documents)
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To inform other State development agencies of the structured framework developed to encourage/facilitate its adoption/utilisation.
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Unified process for attracting commercial investment in WA. Increased investment in WA. Publication: Financing your future - A guide to Equity Financing
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Running
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$5,000
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Mark Lewis (08) 9956 3317
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Establishing a Development Foundation for Regional WA
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Assess the practical feasibility of establishing a statewide foundation for regional WA
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An alternative source of development capital for regional WA
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Running
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$235,000
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Mark Lewis (08) 9956 3317
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Developing Water Resources though a managed investment scheme approach |
Commercialisation of known (and allocable) water resource on the Gascoyne River for precinct style development.
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Irrigation precinct developed using a Managed Investment Scheme commercialisation process.
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Running
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$30,000
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Mark Lewis (08) 9956 3317
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Institionisation of Investment Attraction Framework
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To inform other State development agencies of the structed framework developed to encourage/facilitate its adoption/utilisation.
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Unified process for attracting commercial investment in WA. Increased investment in WA
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Proposal
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$5,000
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Mark Lewis (08) 9956 3317
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Industry Development
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Financial advice through Resource Consulting Services
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Benchmarking of Station Production
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Provide business and management advice to industry. Develop production and financial benchmarks and performance indicators
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Current
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$301,500
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Dr. Rosemary Bartle (08) 9956 3333
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Succession planning
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Provide pastoral families with the knowledge and understanding about the process needed to succession plans
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Current
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Dr. Rosemary Bartle (08) 9956 3333
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Nutrition workshops
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Provide industry with a good understanding of animal feed requirements
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Completed
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Dr. Rosemary Bartle (08) 9956 3333
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Mineral Prospectivity (related documents)
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Assess & report on the geology and mineral resources, mineral and petroleum potential and
mineral occurrences of the Gascoyne.
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Mineral Prospectivity Map publication to assist prospectors and junior explorers. Increased mineral exploration for the region.
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Completed
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$60,000
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Don Flint Contact Mark Lewis (08) 9956 3317
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Complete desk study of the demand and cost trends for minerals produced within the Study Area.
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To be used as an input into the evaluation of infrastructure requirements and recommendations.
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Aquaculture Production Using Artesian Waters.
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Assess the technical and economic feasibility of producing fish using artesian bore water on pastoral leases
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New opportunities for industry development Increase the Gross Value of Agricultural Production (GVAP) in
the region.
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Running
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$133,000
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Peter Taylor (08) 9941 1803
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Inland Horticulture Precinct Development in the Gascoyne Region (related documents)
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To identify new areas in the GMS region with sufficient quality and quantity of underground water and arable soils to support the development of new horticultural precincts.
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New opportunities for industry development in the Wiluna, Gascoyne and Murchison areas. Increase the Gross Value of Agricultural Production (GVAP) in the region.
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Running
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$247,000
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Kim Antonio (08) 9956 3333
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Rangeland Crop Production Using Artesian Water
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To test the potential of summer and winter cropping using controlled artesian bore water on pastoral stations
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New opportunities for industry development Provide supply chain and value adding opportunities for existing rangeland products.
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Running
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$72,000
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Kim Antonio (08) 9956 3333
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Seed funding for regional based alternatives
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WA Rangeland Meat Cooperative
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Financial assistance to develop a new age goat cooperative
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Completed
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$5000
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Roderick O’Connor (08) 9956 8513
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NFF National Conference
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Major sponsor of the NFF Conference to come to Carnarvon.
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Completed
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$10,000
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Mark Lewis (08) 9956 3317
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Rangeland Fibre and Produce Group
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Development/expansion of commercial fabric dyeing project Development of wool marketing project
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Completed
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$43,250
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Roderick O’Connor (08) 9956 8513
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Development of WA Camel Industry (related documents)
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To undertake a series of studies to determine the economic and practical feasibility of establishing a WA camel industry.
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New opportunities for industry development Commercialisation of a feral animal.
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Taken over
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$51,100
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Kim Antonio (08) 9956 3333
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Climate forecasting for better NRM in the GM region
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Research and develop a seasonal climate forecasting system that is relevant to GMS stakeholders
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Identification of the best seasonal forecast for the GMS region
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Running
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$299,200
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Dr. Ian Watson (08) 9690 2128
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R&D into the climatic impact of the North-west cloudband.
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Determine if the north-west cloudband has any predictive capacity and influence on Indian Ocean climatic influences.
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Understand the climatic influence of the North-west cloudband phenomena. Documented research and recommendations.
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Completed
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$20,000
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Dr. Ian Watson (08) 9690 2128
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Extension of latest climate forecasting technology
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Deliver meaningful forecasts to stakeholders in terms of lead time, accuracy, reliability and time of the year.
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Latest seasonal forecasting information available to stakeholders in the GMS Region of WA
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Running
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$140,000
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Dr. Ian Watson (08) 9690 2128
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Ongoing technical support for GMS pastoralist for climate information
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Timely updated technical advice from nationally recognised scientists
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Updated seasonal advice
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Running
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$80,000
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Dr. Ian Watson (08) 9690 2128
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Carnarvon Artesian Basin Rehabilitation program
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Conservation of the Carnarvon artesian basin and enhanced control of feral animals and weeds associated with uncontrolled flowing artesian bores.
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Geophysically logged 43 artesian bores and produced 19 artesian water management plans. Resulted in the drilling and relining of 15 artesian bores Enabled decommissioning or control of 19 previously flowing bores, with another 11 artesian bores scheduled to be decommissioned on a total of 13 pastoral properties. Save in excess of 5.5 GL saved per annum. Removed about 88 kilometres of bore drains, with a positive impact on feral animal and weed control.
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Running
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$5.4 million
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Ron Shepherd (08) 9964 597
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Database of important biodiversity areas
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Collation of existing spatial data, acquisition of new data and identification of priorities areas and areas of significant change.
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Geographic Information System (GIS) Database Map products, spatial analyses Key areas identified
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Developed and running
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$40,000
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Damien Shepherd (08) 9368 3853
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Off-reserve conservation in rangelands WA: The EMU process
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To develop a model of Ecologically Sustainable Pastoral Management (ESPM) with pastoralists, focusing on fitting in with natural patterns and processes and managing important biodiversity values. Major focus on people, production and environment as a single system.
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Individual plans that work and fit with the natural landscape processes. Increased long-term productive capacity of stations Land managers making decisions that work with the natural ecological processes and protect important biodiversity values.
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Running
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$797,400
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Dr. Hugh Pringle (08) 9088 6033
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Capacity building in EMU delivery
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Train appropriately qualified people in the southern rangelands to deliver the EMU process
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Government and community people trained in delivery of the EMU Exercise
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Running
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$600 000
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Dr. Hugh Pringle (08) 9088 6033
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EMU and Accreditation media products
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To provide potential EMU and Accreditation participants and other stakeholder s with project information and the principles of ESPM and Quality and Environmental Assurance
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Videos of the EMU Exercise, Quality and Environmental Assurance produced. Photographic manual of ESPM in draft format and rangelands photoexhibition completed and available. Videos of landscape management issues and participants’ feedback.
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Completed
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$50,000
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Dr. Hugh Pringle (08) 9088 6033
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Assessing Long Term Change In Rangelands Using Historical Photos And Monitoring Data
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Assess long term change in WA pastoral shrublands over periods of two or three decades
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Improved understanding of arid zone shrub demography with better models of arid zone dynamics Updated WARMS information for the GMS region
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Completed
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$189,510
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Dr. Ian Watson (08) 9690 2128
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Gascoyne Murchison Tourism Pathways
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To develop a world case tourist route that captures the natural wanders and historic attractions throughout the Gascoyne Murchison region of WA.
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Income diversification for rangeland communities and greater exposure of the GM region.
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Running
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$160,000
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G Winnacott NWDC (08) 9921 0702
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Diversification advice
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To provide relevant information to pastoralists who want to diversify their business.
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IDEAS manual (view as a PDF)- note this is out of date now.
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Completed
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Mark Lewis (08) 9956 3317
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