November 2011
Measuring results for a lasting legacy
Last month I indicated that the Industry Use Plans (IUPs) are on their way as part of the CRC’s transition from research to adoption to practice change. I’m really excited about this next phase of our work because, for the first time, we’ll be able to measure the impact we’ve been making.
In addition to the IUPs, Scott Glyde and the adoption team have been developing the monitoring and evaluation reporting (MER) framework which will be rolled out to projects in coming months. By using a template style, everyone involved will easily be able to see how their projects are progressing towards hitting their targets. And the good news is that any issues can be identified now and adjusted accordingly to keep projects on track for 2014.
This is an important step – after all, we’re making claims about what we think we’re going to achieve, and the IUPs and MER will measure if we’re going to reach our outcomes. Together, these processes are laying a strong foundation for FFI CRC’s post-2014 legacy benefits.
Peter Zurzolo CEO
EverGraze leader wins prestigous awardCongratulations to EverGraze’s tireless National Project Leader, Kate Sargeant, who is the winner of the 2011 Australasia Pacific Extension Network (APEN) Amabel Fulton Award for Excellence in Extension by a Young Professional. The award recognises her career achievements in EverGraze and with DPI (Vic) Meat and Wool Services Branch. As EverGraze National Project Leader, Kate is working with her team to package research outputs, knowledge products and training, as well as helping to design and implement a national industry use and evaluation strategy. |
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Research publication highlights climate change complexitiesFFI CRC scholarship students Serenity Hill and Tamara Sysak, along with supervisor Ruth Beilin from the University of Melbourne, recently published a paper on the complexity and uncertainty facing farmers in Northern Victoria dealing with climate change and peak oil. |
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Enrich features in climate challenges forumDr Dean Revell, CSIRO researcher and a member of the Enrich project team, recently delivered a well-received presentation as part of the ‘WA 21st Century Climate Challenges Forum’. With an audience of researchers, industry leaders and government agencies, the presentation was an opportunity to discuss practical options, including Enrich, for managing animals in a variable climate. |
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Communications role changesThe Communications Manager’s role at FFI CRC has returned to full time status with Jill Griffiths and Jean Burton job sharing the position from November. Jill has been in the role since the start of this year, but for the past few months has been part time. With Jean starting at the beginning of November, the role has returned to a full-time capacity. "Jean and I have very complementary skills," Jill said. |
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