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| Project details: | |
| ID: | 37 |
| Model: | C |
| Name: | Yarwun Targinnie Sustainability Project |
| Industry: | Fruit, Vegetable |
| Funder: | Primarily funded by National Heritage Trust. In kind Central Queensland University (CQU), Department of Primary Industries, Rockhampton (DPI) and Southern Pacific Petroleum provided support. |
| Provider: | Centre for Environmental Management, Central Queesland University has provided the employment framework and support for the YTSP Project Officer. Department of Primary Industries provided a Snr Horticulture Extension Officer for the project. Yarwun-Targinnie Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association Inc were responsible for acquiring funding for the project (with assistance from ImpaxSIA Consulting) and contributed to both the management and ongoing field activities for this project (in particular individual growers provided sites and assistance). Southern Pacific Petroleum provided a vehicle and associated operating costs, a computer, contributed to project management and made data available. ImpaxSIA Consulting contributed to project management and design. |
| Abstract: |
The Yarwun-Targinnie horticultural lies about 20km northwest of Gladstone. Central Queensland commercial fruit and vegetable production has been associated with the Yarwun-Targinnie area for over 80 years. This project was aimed at developing best practises for horticulture in the Yarwun-Targinnie district – specifically trialling model farm practises while maintaining economic viability. The impacts from horticulture on the surrounding ecosystems and waterways were also examined to pinpoint improvements that could be implemented to increase environmental sustainability over the longer term. Working with local industry to ensure that horticulture remained a viable industry in the area was an objective.
Lessons learnt: - The response of the farming community initially and throughout the duration of the project was high. The fact that the Yarwun Targinnie Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association Inc initiated the project and application for funding was obtained by them was reflected in constant proactive attitudes. - Field related activities promoted educational, training and increased knowledge in best practises. - Biological and agricultural aspects of the project were highly successful as all objectives were accomplished successfully. Working with local community to develop best land management practises while maintaining economic viability and promoting stewardship of ecological and natural heritage values was accomplished. |
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