Development of ecological economics in Australia and New Zealand

Patterson, Murray

doi:10.1016/j.ecolecon.2005.09.011

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“…The Australian wine industry in particular provides a valuable arena for the study of environmental behaviour and disclosure as it is a major player in the global wine industry and offers the opportunity for comparative analysis. There has been a plethora of general sustainability studies in Australia (Lockie, 2002;Patterson, 2006) as well as sustainability research conducted specifically in the wine industry (Alonso & Northcote, 2009;Waye, 2008, Remaud et al, 2008O'Neill & Charters, 2000).…”

Section: Environmental Behaviour In the Wine Industrymentioning

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Firm resources and the development of environmental sustainability among small and medium‐sized enterprises: Evidence from the Australian wine industry

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Scholars and industry professionals are asking for clarification of the specific firm resources that influence the adoption of environmental sustainable development strategies. This article, set in the context of the Australian wine industry, explores different firm resources that are beneficial for environmental sustainable development and examines the role of management attitudes and norms in moderating this relationship. It establishes which resources SMEs should invest in to be more likely to follow environmental principles. This study reports the findings of a survey of the owner-managers of Australian SME wine producers. It utilises PLS-SEM to analyse the data. Results clearly identify that successful firms that manage their resources more effectively influence the application of environmental behaviour, with one distinct resource significantly influencing the disclosure of such behaviour. A moderating effect is established which supports the notion that pro-environmental decision-making in SMEs is heavily influenced by the attitudes and norms held by management.

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Section: Environmental Behaviour In the Wine Industrymentioning

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Firm resources and the development of environmental sustainability among small and medium‐sized enterprises: Evidence from the Australian wine industry

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“…This paper seeks to begin to fill this gap and explores the phenomenon within the context of the New Zealand wine industry. New Zealand has a rich ecological heritage and was one of the first countries to address the interdependence between economic and environmental systems as well as establish voluntary sustainability initiatives within business (Patterson, 2006). An absence of a core of heavy industry, a low population density, its relative geographic isolation, a sizable small to medium enterprise business base, and an economy dependent on a buoyant agricultural sector all contribute to the value New Zealand places on a "clean green" image (Brown and Stone, 2007) as well as effective distribution networks.…”

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Searching for competitive advantage through sustainability

Flint

Golicic

2009

International Journal of Physical Distribution &Amp; Logistics Management

137

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Purpose -Sustainability is becoming increasingly important in supply chains, particularly in those that function in highly competitive industries. The purpose of this paper is to understand more deeply the role sustainability plays within supply chains based on a qualitative study conducted in the New Zealand wine industry. Design/methodology/approach -This research followed a grounded theory methodology which used in-depth interviews with managers from wineries, retailers, and restaurants; observations of operations; and interpretation of field documents/artifacts. Findings -The findings show that managers within the New Zealand wine supply chains are trying to find ways to leverage sustainability-related competencies for competitive advantage in what is now a highly competitive industry. Within this context, the emergent theme of searching for advantage through sustainability involves: pursuing and leveraging sustainability; telling a story that involves sustainability; managing supply chain relationships around sustainability; and experimenting with sustainability initiatives.Research limitations/implications -The research is limited to the context and participants of the study. As a qualitative inquiry, findings are exploratory. The research implications, however, involve deeper studies into how wine industry firms in other nations and regions of the world are treating sustainability and searching for competitive advantages. Further validation of the models that emerge can be accomplished through future research, which would draw on aggregate data. Originality/value -The approach and context within which sustainability is explored is unique. By seeking deep insights from managers on the cutting edge of sustainability initiatives, we are able to get close to strategic thinking and explore the impact on distribution relationships.

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“…It is important to remember that the energy issues have become closely linked to environmental and ecological concerns (Patterson, 2006) as the use of fossil fuels and other chemical components are the main contributors to global warming, ozone formation, human toxicity, acid rain, and air and water pollution (Kitani, 1999;Kreith & Burmeister, 1993;Nemecek et al, 2008). Moreover, pollution linked to them have caused many problems for human health, such as eye irritation, asthma attacks, and chronic respiratory diseases (Smil, 2008).…”

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Determination and modelling of energy consumption in wheat production using neural networks: “A case study in Canterbury province, New Zealand”

Safa

Samarasinghe

2011

Energy

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New Zealand farmers practice a form of ‗industrialised' agriculture that relies on relatively high inputs of fossil fuels, not only to power machinery directly but also for manufacturing artificial fertilizers and agrichemicals (Wells, 2001). Consequently, New Zealand is one of the countries with the highest energy input per unit weight (in agriculture) in the world (Conforti & Giampietro, 1997). Furthermore, in terms of shipping, the influence of increasing global fuel costs is greater on New Zealand farming than in other countries. The main aim of this study was to estimate energy consumption in wheat production. Energy determination can give a clear picture of farms in order to compare different farming systems and energy inputs. The second main target of this study was to develop a neural network model to simulate and predict energy use in wheat production under different conditions incorporating social, geographical, and technical factors. Additionally, the interaction effects between different factors were examined in this study.This study was conducted on irrigated and dryland wheat fields in Canterbury, New Zealand, in the 2007-2008 harvest year. Canterbury represents 87% of the wheat area and 66% of the arable area harvested in New Zealand.Energy consumption here is defined as the energy used for the production of wheat until it leaves the farm. The data were collected from three different sources:questionnaire, literature review, and field measurements. The energy inputs estimated in this study are those that go into on-farm production systems before the post-harvest processes. The study considered only the energy used in wheat production, without taking into account the natural sources of energy (radiation, wind, rain, etc). IVA survey was conducted to collect the most important data and to identify farmers' attitudes and opinions about energy consumption. In this study, 40 arable farms were selected randomly, as far as possible. From the initial analysis, it was found that 30 farms were irrigated and the rest were dryland farms. Irrigated farms were irrigated between one to ten times annually depending on the rainfall. Some irrigated farms have also been converted to dryland farms, or vice versa, in different years. The data for a large number of farming factors were gathered in the survey.Average energy consumption for wheat production was estimated at around 22,600 MJ/ha. On average, fertilizer and electricity (mostly for irrigation) were used more than other energy sources, at around 10,654 MJ/ha (47%) and 4,870 MJ/ha (22%), respectively. The average energy consumption for wheat production in irrigated farming systems and dryland farming systems was estimated at 25,600 and 17,458 MJ/ha, respectively. This study is the first to create an appropriate Artificial Neural Network (ANN) model to predict energy consumption in wheat production with optimum variables. This study would be the first to investigate the factors related to the efficient use of energy in agricultural production. A careful study o...

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Development of ecological economics in Australia and New Zealand

Cited by 4 publications

References 77 publications

Firm resources and the development of environmental sustainability among small and medium‐sized enterprises: Evidence from the Australian wine industry

Firm resources and the development of environmental sustainability among small and medium‐sized enterprises: Evidence from the Australian wine industry

Searching for competitive advantage through sustainability

Determination and modelling of energy consumption in wheat production using neural networks: “A case study in Canterbury province, New Zealand”

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