Davis, Aaron (2007) Overview of research and environmental issues relevant to development of recommended farming practices for sugar cane farming in the Lower Burdekin region. Report. Australian Centre for Tropical Freshwater Research, Townsville, QLD, Australia.

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Abstract

[Extract] The aim of this review is to provide the Burdekin Coastal Catchments Initiative (CCI) with a rigorous and comprehensive technical basis to act as a starting point for development of locally relevant and justifiable guidelines to benefit off-site water quality.

As it currently stands the review is basically a repository of primarily technical information on local farming practices rather than explicit definition of recommended farming practices. This aspect of available technical information needs to be integrated with the pragmatic 'know how' and familiarity with district farming systems of local growers in order to develop feasible, practical and relevant farming principles that meet social, economic and environmental aspirations. A related parallel process has therefore been initiated to document local growers' judgments, knowledge and ambitions with regard to recommended local farm practices that meet these 'triple bottom line' requirements. Outputs from this ongoing grower-driven process, the technical review as well as additional consultation with industry science experts will be combined at a later date to formulate palatable and locally relevant guidelines for farm management. This technical review is therefore envisioned as becoming a living document, subject to addition and reappraisal as more information and knowledge emerges with regard to local farming practices and associated environmental issues.

Item ID:	29256
Item Type:	Report (Report)
Keywords:	sugar industry, best management practice
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Additional Information:	ACTFR Report No. 07/35. Prepared for Burdekin Dry Tropics NRM Townsville
Date Deposited:	29 Nov 2016 00:15
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