Great Barrier Reef (GBR) Project Presentation - Melon Industry Workshop – Burnett Mary region Michelle Haase Hort360 BMP Facilitator
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Perspective on BMPs 1997 Cotton 2005 Grain 2006 Horticulture 2006 Cane 2009 Grazing
Agricultural land uses in the Bundaberg region by area Percentage of cropping area Legumes 2% Fruits and Nuts 13% Vegetables 5% Protected Cropping 0% Cane 80% “Farming and processing practices within the horticulture sector can significantly benefit the quality of water that enters the reef lagoon” (Brodie et al, 2007).
Agricultural BMP’s are practical, cost-effective actions that agricultural producers can take to reduce the amount of negative impact they are having on their farming land whilst creating efficiencies in overall farming practices.
Resources are available for growers to assist with implementing actions www.hort360.com.au Extension, training and technical support is also available to assist growers improve practices on farm
• Application form in your pack • Grants capped at $5,000 – grower to make 60% cash/inkind contribution • Any on-farm project or practice change which will contribute to an improvement RWQ • Not a pre-requisite to have done Hort360 • Don’t delay
Freshcare Environmental Certification • Hort360GBR is able to subsidise growers wanting to complete environmental certification • Complete Hort360 Environmental modules to assist with action planning • Attend training to develop Environmental Management Plans • Go to audit • Maintain annually via Hort360
Acknowledgements This workshop is an initiative of the Hort360 Great Barrier Reef project, funded by the Queensland Government through the Queensland Reef Water Quality Program. Thanks also to Qld Department of Agriculture and Fisheries for support – use of venue and resources, Australian Melon Association – collaboration for this event, and you – thanks for coming! Photo credits to Julie Attard – thank you Julie.
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