Working together to achieve a sustainable outcome for the sugar industry and environment.pdf

Changes in the agriculture sector can be challenging to achieve, especially with changing regulations and requirements. Finding the balance between environmental sustainability and maintaining a profitable industry is the key to achieving collaboration to ensure lasting change. The Lower Herbert Water Quality Program (LHWQP) has proven that farming practices and improved land management are positively affecting growers’ bottom lines, the local economy and are having a significant impact on the end of catchment pollution load. This paper outlines the correlation of trusting relationships between industry experts, peer-to-peer groups and growers to achieve sustainable practice changes in the sugar industry in the Lower Herbert and the impact the LHWQP has had on the region.