1. Delivering multiple benefit messages –
A partnership between the grains industry and NRM

2. Objectives
Develop partnerships between grains industry R,D & E providers & regional NRM organisations
Identify and prioritise issues that are common to grains industry & NRM
Develop and deliver four pilot communications and extension projects

3. Partnerships for Collaboration
State government agencies – DEWNR, DEPI & DPI NSW
NRM, CMA and LLS Boards and organisations
Department of Agriculture
Grain growers
Farming systems groups
GRDC
Research, development and extension providers

4. Outcome
Expand the networks and pathways for the delivery of co-ordinated & targeted communications & extension
Focus on key issues affecting grains production & have clear NRM benefits

5. Process
Identify common issues – grains / NRM Rank issues in order of regional importance Identify the desired outcomes - production & environmental benefits Develop communication and extension plans Deliver pilot communication and extension projects Monitor & evaluate success of projects

6. Pilot Project Regions Northern and Yorke, South Australia
“Holistic approach to weed management - all weeds in all years”
Matt McCallum

7. Pilot Project Regions Eyre Peninsula, South Australia Linden Masters
“Improving production and management on the dune swale systems”
Linden Masters

8. Pilot Project Regions North East Mallee – Victorian and NSW Mallee
“Integrated weed management strategies that embrace robust rotations to manage Brome Grass”
South West Mallee – SA and southern Victorian Mallee
“Maximising the productivity of sandy soils”
Stuart Putland

9. Flagship Extension Products
Guidelines to optimise the productivity, profitability and environmental sustainability of sandy soils
Guidelines to manage key weed species in low rainfall districts