Use of business analysis in beef businesses to direct management practice change for climate adaptation outcomes

2016 ◽  
Vol 38 (3) ◽  
pp. 273 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kiri C. Broad ◽  
Roger J. Sneath ◽  
Timothy M. J. Emery
Keyword(s):  
Financial Literacy ◽  
Business Performance ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Climate Adaptation ◽  
Management Practice ◽  
Practice Change ◽  
Current Management ◽  
Business Analysis ◽  
On Farm ◽  
Current Business

Beef businesses in northern Australia are facing increased pressure to be productive and profitable with challenges such as climate variability and poor financial performance over the past decade. Declining terms of trade, limited recent gains in on-farm productivity, low profit margins under current management systems and current climatic conditions will leave little capacity for businesses to absorb climate change-induced losses. In order to generate a whole-of-business focus towards management change, the Climate Clever Beef project in the Maranoa-Balonne region of Queensland trialled the use of business analysis with beef producers to improve financial literacy, provide a greater understanding of current business performance and initiate changes to current management practices. Demonstration properties were engaged and a systematic approach was used to assess current business performance, evaluate impacts of management changes on the business and to trial practices and promote successful outcomes to the wider industry. Focus was concentrated on improving financial literacy skills, understanding the business’ key performance indicators and modifying practices to improve both business productivity and profitability. To best achieve the desired outcomes, several extension models were employed: the ‘group facilitation/empowerment model’, the ‘individual consultant/mentor model’ and the ‘technology development model’. Providing producers with a whole-of-business approach and using business analysis in conjunction with on-farm trials and various extension methods proved to be a successful way to encourage producers in the region to adopt new practices into their business, in the areas of greatest impact. The areas targeted for development within businesses generally led to improvements in animal performance and grazing land management further improving the prospects for climate resilience.

scholarly journals Improving business performance through brand management practice

2016 ◽  
Vol 61 (208) ◽  
pp. 137-167 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sasa Veljkovic ◽  
Djordje Kalicanin
Keyword(s):  
Business Performance ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Brand Management ◽  
Management Practice ◽  
Marketing Channel ◽  
Brand Performance ◽  
Channel Relationships ◽  
Industry Sectors ◽  
A Company ◽  
Domestic Companies

The aims of this study are to determine which variables are common as brand management practices, how these variables affect a company?s business performance, and whether there are statistically significant differences between companies in the sample in terms of individual elements of the Brand Management Practice (BMP) model. The research took place in Serbia, and comprised 118 managers and specialists involved in marketing and brand management. After validating the proposed BMP model, we found a link between certain variables of the model and companies? business performance. There are statistically significant differences between companies in terms of individual elements of brand management practice, and we identify three clusters: brand-guided companies, emerging brand companies, and brand-agnostic companies. They differ from each other in terms of: brand-oriented approach, innovativeness, brand support activities, unique marketing offers, marketing channel relationships, brand performance measurement, brand barriers, company size, and specific business area of a key-brand. They also differ according to estimated and actual business and financial performance. The results are valuable for explaining the main drivers of good brand management practice and their effects on business performance in different industry sectors. The implications for managers of domestic companies are also discussed.

scholarly journals On-farm management and quality assessment of farmers’ saved wheat seed in the western Terai, Nepal

2013 ◽  
Vol 1 ◽  
pp. 50-60 ◽  
Author(s):  
B Thapa Kshetri
Keyword(s):  
Management Practices ◽  
Certified Seed ◽  
Seed Quality ◽  
Management Practice ◽  
Bipolaris Sorokiniana ◽  
Wheat Seed ◽  
Genetic Purity ◽  
Standard Management ◽  
Seed Management ◽  
On Farm

A study was conducted at Pakadi Village of Kapilbastu district, western Terai, Nepal in 2005 to find out the effect of on-farm seed management on the quality status of farmers’ saved wheat seed. A survey was conducted to collect required information about on-farm seed management by using pre-tested questionnaires as well as to collect wheat seed samples, which were produced under general, additional and standard management practices. Survey showed that most of the farmers fulfilled their seed demand through informal sources. Roguing was not common practices in the study site and majority of the farmers saved seed from the harvest which was used for consumption purpose as well. Also, majority of farmers used to store unknown quality of seed in local containers by adopting simple storage techniques, which were one of the major causes of seed deterioration in their condition. Except physical purity, other seed quality attributes such as germination, 1000 seed weight and genetic purity percentage were found highest in certified seed. However, vital seed quality attribute viz. germination percentage of certified seed produced under standard management practice was statistically at par with seed produced under additional management practice. Likewise, other crop mixed seed, varietal mixing; and percentage infection of diseases such as Bipolaris sorokiniana and Alternaria spp. were found minimum in certified seed produced under standard management, while those attributes were recorded in high amount for seed produced under general and additional management followed by farmers. It showed that on-farm seed management played a significant role for maintaining seed quality parameters except physical purity and weed mixture in the seed. It was concluded that high quality wheat seed could be produced under farmers' condition by adopting additional management system with treatment and processing of seed. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/ajn.v1i0.7542 Agronomy Journal of Nepal (Agron JN) Vol. 1: 2010 pp.50-60

scholarly journals Changing Fertilizer Management Practices in Sugarcane Production: Cane Grower Survey Insights

Land ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 98
Author(s):  
Syezlin Hasan ◽  
James C. R. Smart ◽  
Rachel Hay ◽  
Sharyn Rundle-Thiele
Keyword(s):  
Management Practices ◽  
Management Practice ◽  
Fertilizer Application ◽  
Practice Change ◽  
Farm Income ◽  
Fertilizer Management ◽  
Sugarcane Production ◽  
Early Adoption ◽  
Systemic Factors ◽  
Importance Ratings

Improved fertilizer management practice in sugarcane production is a key component in plans to improve Great Barrier Reef (GBR) water quality. Research focused on understanding the wider systemic factors that drive behavioral change in agriculture is currently limited, with the dominant focus on individual farmer and psycho-social factors. Adopting a wider systems perspective, this study examines farming behavior change and the role of supporting services among 238 sugarcane growers (74,597 hectares) in Queensland’s Wet Tropics region who completed surveys reporting on changes in the method they used to calculate fertilizer application rates, along with information on their farm business, socio-demographics, and self-reported importance ratings on a variety of topics. Informed by the Theory of Planned Behavior, survey data are analyzed using regression models to identify factors influencing the change from traditional to improved practice, and early adoption of improved practice. Results indicate growers were less likely to change fertilizer practice if they regarded maintaining good relationships with other local growers as being extremely important, had off-farm income, or had not attended a government-funded fertilizer management workshop in the five years preceding the survey. Similar drivers acted to promote or delay early adoption of improved practice. Results demonstrate the influence of government-funded services to support practice change.

scholarly journals An on-farm evaluation of white and subterranean clovers in North Island hill country

1990 ◽  
pp. 157-161 ◽  
Author(s):  
M.J. Macfarlane ◽  
A.W. Mcgowan ◽  
G.W. Sheath ◽  
C.J. Korte
Keyword(s):  
White Clover ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Subterranean Clover ◽  
Early Flowering ◽  
Current Management ◽  
Hill Country ◽  
Genetic Potential ◽  
Point Analysis ◽  
On Farm ◽  
Clover Content

Five white clover and 5 subterranean clover cultivars were evaluated under 'on-farm' conditions at 21 North Island sites over 5 years. Seedlings were established in the field and their content in the sward followed by point analysis. Grasslands Huia, Grasslands Tahora and Whatawhata Early Flowering established most rapidly. Overall, white clover was not altered by the introduction of any cultivar into existing pastures. White clover content of the sward appear to be determined by factors other than genetic potential, such as other species present, current management practices, and climate. All subterranean clover cultivars established populations, though Tallarook was the most successful. At most sites Tallarook regenerated the best, followed by Mt Barker. The contribution to legume density made by any other subterranean clover cultivar was minimal Keywords white clover, subterranean clover, hill country, point analysis

scholarly journals The Effect of Quality Management Practice on Business Performance of SMEs in Merhabete/ Alem Ketema/, North Shoa, Ethiopia

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-12
Author(s):  
Meron Bekele
Keyword(s):  
Quality Management ◽  
Business Performance ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Management Practice ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Measurement Instruments ◽  
Independent Variables ◽  
Quality Management Practices ◽  
Supplier Quality Management ◽  
Key Dimensions

The study investigated the quality management practices and business performances of SMEs in Merhabete/Alem Ketema, Ethiopia. Four key dimensions of quality management practices including customer focus, human resource focus, supplier quality management, and continuous improvements were used as independent variables accompanied by different measurement instruments under each variable, while a non-financial performance variable was used to measure the business performance. Primary data was collected using a self-administered questionnaire from a sample of 245 employees. Data were analyzed using descriptive and econometrics analysis. The findings indicate that the four key independent variables had a positive and significant effect on the performance of SMEs. The study recommended that SMEs should ensure that the objectives of the organization are linked to customer needs and expectations to improve performance, and they should allow participative consultation and engagement of employees in making decisions on quality issues and provide freedom to act with responsibility and accountability. 

scholarly journals Justice perceptions of performance management practices in a company in the chemical industry

2015 ◽  
Vol 18 (4) ◽  
pp. 567-585
Author(s):  
Thanasagree Govender ◽  
Anton Grobler ◽  
Yvonne Trintje Joubert
Keyword(s):  
Performance Management ◽  
Chemical Industry ◽  
Business Performance ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Management Practice ◽  
Measuring Instrument ◽  
Organisational Justice ◽  
Justice Perceptions ◽  
A Company

The sustainability of corporations globally is becoming increasingly problematic. Combined with the unique challenges of an operating entity, this could potentially expose the profitability of sustainable businesses on a daily basis. The purpose of this study is to evaluate employees’ justice perceptions of performance management practices in a company in the chemical industry. The population includes all the employees in the chemical industry that was used in this study. A total of 140 questionnaires were issued to all the employees in an organisation which had undergone a performance appraisal and 102 respondents completed the surveys, giving a response rate of 72 per cent. A cross-sectional survey design was used in this study. The justice perceptions were measured according to an existing framework developed by Thurston and McNall (2010). The framework is founded on a hypothesised four-factor model constructed according to theories on organisational justice. The employees of the organisation in the chemical sector were involved in this study. Descriptive statistical analyses were used to measure perceptions of justice based on theories on organisational justice. The measuring instrument used was based on recognised models and theories. The study supports the construct validity of the measuring instrument and the reliability of the scales used. The justice constructs were used to identify specific items in the performance management practice that required improvement. The implications of the results are that continual interventions are required if employee commitment and productivity levels are to improve, resulting in a positive impact on business performance. Significant differences in perceptions by demographic groups were reported and discussed. This study explored the importance of understanding justice perceptions of performance management practices as an enabler for sustained business performance. Further, the study confirmed that justice perceptions have a direct impact on both the organisational climate and employee morale.

On-farm udder health monitoring

2011 ◽  
Vol 39 (02) ◽  
pp. 95-100
Author(s):  
J. C. van Veersen ◽  
O. Sampimon ◽  
R. G. Olde Riekerink ◽  
T. J. G. Lam
Keyword(s):  
Management Practices ◽  
Health Management ◽  
Action Plan ◽  
Real Life ◽  
Health Data ◽  
Control Points ◽  
Udder Health ◽  
Critical Control Points ◽  
On Farm ◽  
Clinical Problems

SummaryIn this article an on-farm monitoring approach on udder health is presented. Monitoring of udder health consists of regular collection and analysis of data and of the regular evaluation of management practices. The ultimate goal is to manage critical control points in udder health management, such as hygiene, body condition, teat ends and treatments, in such a way that results (udder health parameters) are always optimal. Mastitis, however, is a multifactorial disease, and in real life it is not possible to fully prevent all mastitis problems. Therefore udder health data are also monitored with the goal to pick up deviations before they lead to (clinical) problems. By quantifying udder health data and management, a farm is approached as a business, with much attention for efficiency, thought over processes, clear agreements and goals, and including evaluation of processes and results. The whole approach starts with setting SMART (Specific, Measurable, Acceptable, Realistic, Time-bound) goals, followed by an action plan to realize these goals.

Talented Employees in Russian and Foreign Companies

2013 ◽  
pp. 147-156 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Latukha ◽  
T. Tsukanova
Keyword(s):  
Management Practices ◽  
Management Practice ◽  
Talent Management ◽  
Foreign Companies ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Practice Development

The study investigates talent management practices in Russian and foreign companies. The inquiry of Russian and foreign companies (working in Russia) showed that perceived and dedicated talent management practices contribute to better companies performance. The study results can be used in talent management practice development.

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