Are going against the grain in training? Developing a training and information framework for farmers and agronomists in Australia

Dominie Gabrielle Wright

doi:10.4225/23/5a38a16206348

Are going against the grain in training? Developing a training and information framework for farmers and agronomists in Australia

Dominie Gabrielle Wright

UWA School of Agriculture and Environment

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Abstract

It Is economically and environmentally vital for growers and agronomists in the Australian grains industry to be able to manage endemic pests and diseases and recognise threats from ' high priority? pests. However, the extent to which they are able
to do this effectively was unknown. Therefore a training needs analysis was used to assess these skills. Most were able to
identify endemic pests but awareness of high priority threats was much lower than expected. The study also investigated
the effectiveness of different training styles and provision of Information. From these data, a theoretical framework has been
developed that could be used to structure training and information-provision to the industry.

Original language	English
Qualification	Doctor of Philosophy
Awarding Institution	The University of Western Australia
Supervisors/Advisors	MacLeod, William, Supervisor Pauli, Natasha, Supervisor Abbott, Lynette, Supervisor Longnecker, Nancy, Supervisor
Thesis sponsors	Australian Government Research Training Program
Award date	13 Nov 2017
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.4225/23/5a38a16206348
Publication status	Unpublished - 2017

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