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Profitable Farm Decisions Project
Contact Details
Andy Nicholls
Profitable Farm Decisions Project Officer
email pfd@lm.net.au
The Murray Mallee Community Education Network has received funding to assist farmers gain additional skills to improve decision making. Financial support is available to review and implement existing farm plans through one on one or group workshops and incentives are available for farmers to attend whole farm or property management planning workshops at minimal cost.
The Profitable Farm Decisions project is funded by the SA Murray-Darling Basin Natural Resource Management Board. The long term aim is to create changes in land management practices that will improve the condition of the natural resources of the region. It is recognised that to achieve this aim it will be necessary to use an approach that balances the economic, social and environmental needs of a farming business.
Are you interested in gaining formal accreditation for completing a series of workshops to gain skills to make decisions using a whole farm planning process? It may be possible to gain accreditation for some units and combined with skills that you already have from managing a farm business you will be able to quickly work towards gaining a certificate or diploma qualification.
For further information about the training incentives, support and workshops that could be funded contact info@mmcen.com.au. Some workshops have already been organised and dates and further information can be obtained from the MMCEN calendar
Ideas and local Group Leaders wanted!
MMCEN is keen to hear from anyone who may want training on a specific topic and will try to organise workshops to meet this need. Funding may also be available for local Group Leaders who are willing to organise a group interested in undertaking a whole farm planning process in their area. Contact info@mmcen.com.au if you have any ideas.
Profitable Farm Decisions using a whole farm planning approach
Some links to external websites are provided below which include some information about using a “whole farm decision making framework”. This section will continue to be revised as additional information is obtained. It is suggested that you also do a search of the web to learn more about the advantages of a whole farm planning approach as there are many different ways to develop this approach.
Short overview of concept of holistic management
This article provides a short overview of the concept of Holistic Management. Although some of the information (eg contact details) may be a bit out of date the discussion of the concepts is still relevant today.“Holistic Management, A Whole Farm Decision Making Framework”
This is a longer article which describes the concepts of Holistic Management in more detail and includes several examples – although these are American most of the issues apply in Australia.
Whole farm planning courses and training providers
The following external links are provided to help you gain an understanding of the training opportunities that are available. The information included on these sites is not specifically endorsed by the Murray Mallee Community Education Network Inc. It is expected that individuals who access these links will make their own decisions about the accuracy and relevance of the contents.
If you deliver a training course that could be included on this site please contact MMCEN at info@mmcen.com.au
Training Providers who have delivered courses that have received training incentives from MMCEN include:
Inspiring Growth – “training and mentoring in SA”
A series of workshops have been organised for the Murraylands area. Contact MMCEN for further information.
Principle Focus
“balancing people, profit and environment”Resource Consulting Services
“RCS positions people and business for tomorrow’s environment”Two “Grazing for Profit” courses have been supported by the Profitable Farm Decisions program. Contact MMCEN if you would like feedback about these courses.
Rural Directions – “Farm Management Training program”
Rural Directions have developed a whole farm planning course specifically for the Murray Mallee area. Contact MMCEN for further details.Rural Solutions SA
A whole farm planning course has previously received funding through the Profitable Farm Decisions program. For further information about an upcoming course in the Murray Mallee contact MMCEN or Chris McDonoughFarmbis funding
Some of the courses coordinated by MMCEN are eligible for funding through Farmbis (link to http://www.farmbis.sa.gov.au/). Have a look at the Farmbis site to obtain ideas about courses that you might like to attend in your local area and contact MMCEN to register your interest.
Australian Wool Innovation Ltd
Publications on Profitable Grazing ManagementPublications on Drought Management
SheepPlus group information for SA
MLA EDGEnetwork
“The EDGEnetwork is a range of practical workshop sessions and learning opportunities which help you gain knowledge and develop skills to improve your livestock enterprises. Through the EDGEnetwork you'll access the latest information, including research funded by producers through Meat and Livestock Australia.”Mallee Sustainable Farming Inc
Information about project activities and results including 22 factsheets.Local Action Planning Groups in SA Murray-Darling Basin
Murray Mallee Local Action Planning Group Inc
Information about natural resources management including revegetation factsheets.Natural resource management issues in the SA Murray-Darling Basin
SA Murray-Darling Natural Resource Management Board
SA Government Drought Information
Rural Solutions SA Fact Sheet Library
The Weeds Australia web site has been updated to enable searching of the weed identification tool by NRM region.
This tool is built on the WEEDeck identification cards
MURRAY MALLEE COMMUNITY EDUCATION NETWORK
PO Box 577, Murray Bridge SA, 5253
Phone 0447 824 590
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