Evaluation of the sugar industry farm management systems : Farm Management Systems for the Sugarcane Industry, sub-program 5

Author	McDonald, L
Date Accessioned	2014-01-12
Date Available	2014-01-12
Issued	2007
Identifier	http://hdl.handle.net/11079/13144
Abstract	This report documents the evaluation of the Sugar Industry FMS project funded by the Commonwealth Department of Agriculture Fisheries and Forestry under the Pathways to Industry Environmental Management Systems (EMS) Programme (Pathways Programme). The aim of the program is to develop and implement EMS and other environmental assurance approaches to achieve adoption of profitable and sustainable farming practices, improve natural resource management and environmental outcomes, and provide an ability to demonstrate environmental stewardship to domestic and international markets.
Language	en
Part of Series	Internal Report; 2007 FMS005
Subject	Evaluation
Subject	Farm management system (FMS)
Subject	Pathways to Industry Environmental Management Systems (EMS)
Subject	Pathways Programme
Subject	Farm practices
Subject	Sustainable farm practices
Subject	Planning for profitability and sustainability
Subject	Grower survey
Subject	Increase awareness
Subject	Environmental concerns
Subject	Adoption of farming practices
Subject	Performance of FMS
Subject	Farming systems
Subject	Production management
Title	Evaluation of the sugar industry farm management systems : Farm Management Systems for the Sugarcane Industry, sub-program 5

Farming systems and production management [226]
Research outcomes: Growers and harvesters benefit from the ongoing research in productivity improvement, production management and agronomical techniques. Developed technologies and management practices that enhance productivity and demonstrate a high rate of return on investment

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