Advancing Sustainable Management Systems
in Agriculture and Horticulture

Do I Need a SMS?

Decision Support Process for the development of a Sustainable Management System

Decision Support Process for the development of a Sustainable Management System and or other systems for primary industries.

The decision on whether or not to develop a SMS for an industry needs to be made carefully as development does require extensive resources both financial as well as industry stakeholders time. The following process has been prepared to assist and guide those interested in developing/refining a SMS or other system and clarify what are the possible options to address significant industry issues. The process has been developed based upon the results of the research and the identification of the critical features for the successful implementation of a SMS or other system.

Further information including an analysis of current International and New Zealand Agriculture and Horticulture Management programmes can be viewed and/or downloaded from The SAMsn Initiative - Research Report.

Is a SMS required?

Please take the online survey to see if a SMS is required: