With the renewable energy sector in Australia experiencing unprecedented levels of investment, no... more With the renewable energy sector in Australia experiencing unprecedented levels of investment, now is a unique opportunity for the national economy and for the communities in regional Australia. Environmental impacts are minimal and community benefits can accrue from both large- and utility-scale solar projects, such as jobs and regional investment. But there are questions for the agricultural sector to consider as these opportunities open up: To what extent is the concern of energy generation versus food production warranted? Should large-scale solar power stations even be built on agricultural land? The author uses a case study from the Central West of NSW to explore these issues.
Research data suggests that flexible working practices are a growing phenomenon in many countries... more Research data suggests that flexible working practices are a growing phenomenon in many countries around the world, including Australia, resulting in more employees working from home. This report, commissioned by Telstra Corporation contains a summary of the results ...
Countries in the Asia Pacific region have not been recognised internationally as developers and w... more Countries in the Asia Pacific region have not been recognised internationally as developers and widespread users of technologies for soil, sediment, and groundwater remediation. While the US has been leading in this area, not all of the technologies developed there are readily transferred to countries in the Asia Pacific. Local requirements and other barriers have often hindered their adoption.
There are numerous reasons why land users do not always adopt innovations even though all evidenc... more There are numerous reasons why land users do not always adopt innovations even though all evidence may suggest that they should. The purpose of this study was to review the literature in the field of extension and technology transfer drawing upon the rural sector primarily in Australia. Australia is now recognized as a world leader in adopting new technology and ideas, particularly those relating to the management of the physical environment but there has been little assessment of the circumstances and constraints surrounding this adoption. The reasons for non-adoption range from complexity of the technology, land user's beliefs and opinions towards the innovation, attitude to risk and conflicting information. For different land-use enterprises and innovations, different constraints will apply and it is argued that these are in three broad categories, characterized by: the land user and the adoption process; the characteristics of, and issues associated with the developers of, t...
Describes data used in undertaking an eological risk assessment ann integrated risk assessment of... more Describes data used in undertaking an eological risk assessment ann integrated risk assessment of end of life packaging material generated at a large scale solar construction site. It also describes the receiving soil conditions.
... Details of contacts, collaborating organisa-tions, projects and reports are provided online a... more ... Details of contacts, collaborating organisa-tions, projects and reports are provided online at www.frtr.gov. ... activ-ities through its Internet site, searchable case study databases, pertinent technical documents, emails to member subscribers, and a toll-free assistance line. ...
With the renewable energy sector in Australia experiencing unprecedented levels of investment, no... more With the renewable energy sector in Australia experiencing unprecedented levels of investment, now is a unique opportunity for the national economy and for the communities in regional Australia. Environmental impacts are minimal and community benefits can accrue from both large- and utility-scale solar projects, such as jobs and regional investment. But there are questions for the agricultural sector to consider as these opportunities open up: To what extent is the concern of energy generation versus food production warranted? Should large-scale solar power stations even be built on agricultural land? The author uses a case study from the Central West of NSW to explore these issues.
Research data suggests that flexible working practices are a growing phenomenon in many countries... more Research data suggests that flexible working practices are a growing phenomenon in many countries around the world, including Australia, resulting in more employees working from home. This report, commissioned by Telstra Corporation contains a summary of the results ...
Countries in the Asia Pacific region have not been recognised internationally as developers and w... more Countries in the Asia Pacific region have not been recognised internationally as developers and widespread users of technologies for soil, sediment, and groundwater remediation. While the US has been leading in this area, not all of the technologies developed there are readily transferred to countries in the Asia Pacific. Local requirements and other barriers have often hindered their adoption.
There are numerous reasons why land users do not always adopt innovations even though all evidenc... more There are numerous reasons why land users do not always adopt innovations even though all evidence may suggest that they should. The purpose of this study was to review the literature in the field of extension and technology transfer drawing upon the rural sector primarily in Australia. Australia is now recognized as a world leader in adopting new technology and ideas, particularly those relating to the management of the physical environment but there has been little assessment of the circumstances and constraints surrounding this adoption. The reasons for non-adoption range from complexity of the technology, land user's beliefs and opinions towards the innovation, attitude to risk and conflicting information. For different land-use enterprises and innovations, different constraints will apply and it is argued that these are in three broad categories, characterized by: the land user and the adoption process; the characteristics of, and issues associated with the developers of, t...
Describes data used in undertaking an eological risk assessment ann integrated risk assessment of... more Describes data used in undertaking an eological risk assessment ann integrated risk assessment of end of life packaging material generated at a large scale solar construction site. It also describes the receiving soil conditions.
... Details of contacts, collaborating organisa-tions, projects and reports are provided online a... more ... Details of contacts, collaborating organisa-tions, projects and reports are provided online at www.frtr.gov. ... activ-ities through its Internet site, searchable case study databases, pertinent technical documents, emails to member subscribers, and a toll-free assistance line. ...
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