Case Studies

Case Studies

Every year, RMCG consultants deliver diverse projects in the areas of agriculture, environment and communities across Australia. The case studies below outline how we have applied our expertise and insight to drive sustainable resource use and create positive change for our clients.

Planning for nature in a growing city: A biodiversity strategy for Greater Geelong

07 NOV 2025

The City of Greater Geelong lies on the traditional lands of the Wadawurrung People, who for tens of thousands of years have actively managed and cared for the diverse ecosystems of the area – inclu...

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Managing salinity risks in the NSW Murray-Darling Basin catchments

22 OCT 2025

The threat of salinity across the Murray-Darling Basin poses significant economic, environmental and social challenges for NSW but also for the other jurisdictions that share this important resource. ...

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Reducing plastics and chemicals in NSW’s cut flower industry

04 JUL 2025

Through targeted education, extension activities and industry collaboration, this project is supporting New South Wales cut flower growers to adopt more sustainable practices and strengthen their resi...

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Goulburn Murray region sees its future in 2050

02 DEC 2024

What could Victoria's Goulburn Murray region look like in 2050? New research suggests that locally-led action, aligned with global efforts to reduce emissions, could ensure the Goulburn Murray regi...

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Mapping the workforce of Australian agriculture

25 SEP 2024

‘Mapping the workforce of Australian agriculture’ – a project funded by AgriFutures Australia and led by RMCG in collaboration with all the Research Development Corporations (RDCs) and the Natio...

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A new guideline for onsite wastewater management

25 SEP 2024

Onsite wastewater management systems (OWMS), also known as septic systems, are used on residential, community and business premises to treat sewage or other human-derived wastewater, which is then dis...

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Dairy sector takes action to tackle food waste

22 MAR 2024

Food waste from the dairy supply chain has previously been identified as one of the six highest Australian food waste sources. In 2023, RMCG and our project partner Rawtec worked with Dairy Austra...

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Hort growers to benefit from industry benchmarking programs

16 NOV 2023

Participating in an industry benchmarking program is a simple way to take stock of your business performance, identify opportunities to improve your bottom line and ensure your business is operating a...

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Supporting resilient farming in Tasmania

31 OCT 2023

Farming businesses in Tasmania can now receive specialised training and coaching to plan for and manage future risks to their business, make good decisions when things change suddenly, understand the ...

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A plan for plastic waste in agriculture

26 MAY 2023

The National Agricultural Plastics Stewardship Scheme was one of 24 projects funded under the National Product Stewardship Investment Fund (NPSIF) and a key initiative of the National Waste Policy...

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National roadmap launched to guide waste management in ag, fisheries and forestry

08 MAY 2023

Developed by RMCG, the National Waste and Resource Recovery Roadmap is one initiative developed through AgriFutures Australia’s Pre-Farm Gate Waste Program. Since 2021, the program has worked to al...

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Opportunities for CALD communities in agriculture

22 MAR 2023

People from CALD backgrounds make up a minimum of 11% of Australia's agricultural workforce. However, an opportunity exists to capture their diverse skills, experience and ideas to fill skills gaps in...

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