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Adopting New Technology In The Burdekin

Grazing beef cattle is a major industry in the Burdekin catchment. Image credit - CSIRO
by Staff Writers
Canberra, Australia (SPX) Dec 13, 2007
A new research project in the Burdekin region of Queensland is investigating what influences the region's graziers to adopt new techniques and practices. The joint project between CSIRO, James Cook University and Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) aims to assist graziers to take advantage of advances related to livestock production.

"The rate of uptake of new ideas and technical advances among graziers is not always as high as we hope," says Honours student Ms Liz Williams.

"This is despite considerable investment by the Commonwealth Government and MLA in breeding programs, seasonal climate forecasting and other technologies."

Ms Williams is keen to explore the reasons why some new technologies are taken up and others are not. She is inviting graziers in the Burdekin to participate in a survey through telephone interviews.

"If we can understand Burdekin graziers' reasons for adopting or declining to adopt new techniques and practices, we may be able to help landholders make the most of advances that would really be of use to them," she says.

The results from the survey will help tailor information about new practices for the grazing community that could be more suited to a grazier's lifestyle and business methods.

The study is due to be completed June next year, and a summary of the findings will be sent directly to graziers who participate in the study.

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