Working with nature to improve the environment and profitability of irrigated cotton production at 'Kilmarnock', Namoi Valley, New South Wales. (20th August 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Smith, Rhiannon; Watson, Andrew
• Is Part Of: Ecological management & restoration. Volume 19:(2018)Supplement 1
• Page Start: 63
• Page End: 72
• Publication Date: 2018-08-20
• Subjects: birds -- natural pest control -- nitrogen -- revegetation -- water‐use efficiency; Ecosystem management -- Periodicals; Restoration ecology -- Periodicals; 577.05
• DOI: 10.1111/emr.12321
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1442-7001

Abstract

Abstract : Several environmentally positive farming innovations at 'Kilmarnock' near Boggabri, New South Wales, have been monitored over time and have revealed a positive impact upon this irrigated cotton farming enterprise's financial sustainability and environmental footprint. This study demonstrates economic benefits from environmental approaches to farm management.