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The role of grower groups - PPT Presentation

in fostering innovation a growers perspective Some background on us Farming in Chapman Valley Locally involved in Yuna Farm Improvement Group YFIG Regionally linked to North East Farming Futures NEFF Group ID: 300298

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Slide1

The role of grower groups

in fostering innovation- a grower’s perspectiveSlide2

Some background on us…

Farming in Chapman Valley.

Locally involved in Yuna Farm Improvement Group (YFIG)

Regionally linked to North East Farming Futures (NEFF) Group

Liaising with grower groups as WA Coordinator of Partners in Grain (PinG)Slide3

Some background on YFIG…

Began in 2000.

Up

until 2008 was a boys

club.

30 farm businesses. No staff.

1 cash sponsor. 240ha crop.Freedom to set its own agenda.HUGE impact locally through itsNETWORKSUPPORTSlide4

Innovation on our farm

2008. Began investing into Controlled Traffic Farming.

New

to our area. New to us.

Removed

sheep. Removed fences.

Discs on sandplain. Wide rows.Full stubble retention.Completely different in our area.Slide5

CTF Innovation & YFIG

Having the network of growers & industry ensured discussion.

YFIG peers questioned the concept.

Tours allowed other to see our system & us to see others.

Everyone wanted to monitor & measure changes.

YFIG & DAFWA soil renovation trial.

CTF interest from further afield.Slide6

The importance of a NETWORK …

Encourages growers to share ideas & learn from each

other.

Step outside

your own business &

family thinking

See, hear & question other growers successes, failures and ideasRelate it back to your own business to implement

Connects different people.

A

cross generations, areas, farming systems, social circles

Encourages group projects, collaboration & support for common goals Slide7

… The importance of a NETWORK

Provides forums

Field Days & Field Walks

Update Days

Seminars & Training

Events run by a group seek outcomes (unlike social discussions)

Links to industry

Groups can access support that individuals can’t.

Groups are easier to partner with than individuals.

Bring expertise to the area.Slide8

Funds

Self-funded or accessing funding, it all helps growers improve and innovate

Enables research projects & other opportunities

Enables

paid coordination of a groupCoordination

Having someone responsible ensures things get doneGrowers are too busy with the ‘everyday’Makes it easy for growers to attend without organising

The importance of SUPPORT …Slide9

… The importance of SUPPORT

Shared Infrastructure

Bus. Weigh

trailer.

Soil

M

oisture Probes. Deep Soil SamplerPortable Cool Room. Pizza Oven. Marquee.Yuna Community Centre: $120,000Slide10

Summing up Innovation on Farms

I see the process of innovation as:

Discuss

Evaluate

Decide

Act

Through NETWORKS & SUPPORT grower groups can play a really important role in helping growers with the first 2 steps.

The next 2 steps are up to the individual grower.

The majority of growers are always innovating.Slide11

Current YFIG business …

Low rainfall agronomist

Finalise the Community Centre

Regional project with NEFF

Crop establishment techniques

Summer weeds booklet

Secretary remuneration

Grower tourSlide12

Grower groups do play a role in fostering innovation.

The scope of that role depends on the group.

Bigger is not always better.

Industry needs to see groups (& growers) as partners with common goals.

Grower groups need to remember their purpose – to provide opportunities to members.Don’t forget the growers who don’t have direct access to a group.

Take home messages…Slide13

THANK YOU