As we enter the new 2010/2011 financial year, there is a lot of activity being undertaken in the rural and agricultural sector in Australia. For example: The Murray Darling Basin Authority is set to release its draft plan for the basin which will have implications for agricultural industries, communities and river health; and the productivity commission (http://www.pc.gov.au/projects/inquiry/rural-research/terms-of-reference) is undertaking a review of the Rural Development Corporation model of delivering R&D in Australia. Both of these events alone are very significant for the sector.
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Although we have been undertaking surveys since we commenced in 2001, they have mostly been done as part of an overall evaluation of a project and program. We have identified that many people who are undertaking such evaluations need to outsource the survey component. This is a role that we are stepping up to take!
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Hot off the press is the report of the Review and Evaluation of the use of incentives/Market Based Instruments for the Burdekin Dry Tropics NRM Body. Coutts J&R undertook this review on BDT's behalf towards the end of 2008. It was a terrific opportunity to get up close and personal to this relatively new mechanism for change - co-funding of on-ground works on rural properties where they provide a public environmental benefit!
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Coutts J&R is happy to announce that we have revamped and updated our website (have a look around!). After almost 8 years, it was time for a refresh and to clarify our business and what we can do for you. This new site includes a blog that we will use to update you on our thinking and experiences over time - so we hope you check in occasionaly for the latest thoughts!
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