IRCI Article ID: IRCI-AR-0000001828

Understanding how catchment group membership influences on-farm practice and decision-making

Journal: Critical Insights in Agriculture

Publication: 2026-12-31 · Vol. 1 No. 1

DOI: 10.1080/29932106.2026.2621519

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Nicholas Kirk

Affiliation: Bioeconomy Science Institute

ORCID: 0000-0002-7029-592X

Pamela Booth

Affiliation: Bioeconomy Science Institute

Sarah Edwards

Affiliation: Bioeconomy Science Institute

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