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Growers Case Studies

This section provides examples of growers adopting environmental practices on their properties and their story on the benefits, impediments and results.

Positive response has been received for the case studies developed throughout the Horticulture for Tomorrow programs. 14 case studies of horticultural enterprises and their approaches to environmental practices have been distributed via communication channels, along with regular updates and media releases.

Sweet success for sustainable grower
	Date: 23rd May 05 Grower: Luciano Corallo Industry: Strawberries State: VIC Download case study (123 KB)

Environmental management provides instant gains
	Date: 1st June 05 Grower: Anne Ruston Industry: Flowers State: SA Download case study (133KB)

Award-winning Tasmanian growers jump at training
	Date: 4th July 05 Grower: Shane and Sharni Radford Industry: Mix farm (veggies) State: TAS Download case study (125KB)

EMS sheds new light on cherry orchard and vineyard
	Date: 6th Sept 05 Grower: Grant Wotton Industry: Cherry orchard and vineyard State: SA Download case study (120 KB)

Sound ecology works hand-in-hand with financial management
	Date: 21st Sept 05 Grower: Shane & Bridgette Kay Industry: Citrus State: WA Download case study (125 KB)

Queensland banana growers join environmental push
	Date: 1st Oct 05 Grower: Mark Nucifora Industry: Banana State: QLD Download case study (130 KB)

Rainforest revitalises land for New South Walesmacadamia grower
	Date: 1st Nov 05 Grower: John Gillett Industry: Macadamia State: NSW Download case study (124 KB)

Sustainable farming makes for premium coffee
	Date: 22nd Nov 05 Grower: Gerard Dwyer Industry: Coffee State: NSW Download case study (126 KB)

Environmental Assurance project gives SA veggie grower a fresh outlook
	Date: 6th Dec 05 Grower: Graeme Pitchford Industry: Mixed farm (Veggies) State: SA Download case study (124 KB)

Horticulture for Tomorrow reassures export markets
	Date: 10th Jan 06 Grower: Tim Ring Industry: Pome and stone fruit State: WA Download case study (123 KB)

Environment plan vital for credibility
	Date: 14th Feb 06 Grower: Marc Darveniza Industry: Pawpaw State: QLD Download case study (126 KB)

Simple measures create farming sustainability showcase
	Date: 28th Feb 06 Grower: Keith & Judith Paxton Industry: Passionfruit State: QLD Download case study (122 KB)

Breaking new ground with a passion for the environment
	Date: 31st Feb 06 Grower: Diane and Frank Sciacca Industry: Banana State: QLD Download case study (132 KB)

Graham & Vivienne Anderson
	Date: 6th Mar 06 Grower: Graham & Vivienne Anderson Industry: Avocado State: NSW Download case study (120 KB)