Writing
We will assist your business by providing accurate and easily understood materials for technical staff or end-users. Media releases, newspaper, newsletter and journal articles have regularly been written by Dust Up Projects and published in The Australian Rangelands Society Range Management Newsletter, the Farm Journal, Australian Landcare magazine, the Northern Guardian and the Pastoral Memo. Articles range from technical and scientific reports to good news stories on projects and their outcomes for industry.
Annual Production Statistics
Dust Up Projects is contracted by the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development to develop the annual horticultural production statistics for the Carnarvon region. These statistics involve collating data from Carnarvon growers, trucking companies and market agents to provide an holistic view of what Carnarvon grows and the value of the horticulture industry to the Gascoyne region.
Carnarvon Banana Producer’s Committee
Dust Up Projects is contracted by the Agriculture Produce Commission to work as the Executive Officer for the Carnarvon Banana Producer’s Committee. This involves maintaining a mapping database of all banana plantations, collecting all consignment information on bananas that are sold, checking compliance with Fee for Service payments and managing the compensation fund in the event of production losses resulting from a storm or cyclone.
Sweeter Banana
Co-Operative
Dust Up Projects was contracted as the Environmental Best Practice Facilitator of the Sweeter Banana Co-operative. Previously funded through a Natural Heritage Trust grant this role involved developing environmental management plans for the 26 active growers, updating them for their audits and acting as the grower liaison for issues including Freshcare accreditation and crop forecasting. Dust Up Projects also developed the Best Practice Manual for the Co-Op in consultation with its 37 members, Government agencies and the Carnarvon LCDC.
Please visit www.sweeterbanana.com for more information.