Associate Professor Roger Packham

Associate Professor Roger Packham

Casual Senior Research Support Officer - Out Scaling MARVI,
Professional Team, School of Science

Adjunct Associate Professor,
Dean's Unit, School of Science

Biography

Qualifications

  • MEd University of New South Wales
  • PhD University of Sydney
  • MScAg University of East Africa
  • BSc University of London

Organisational Unit (School / Division)

  • Professional Team, School of Science
  • Dean's Unit, School of Science

Contact

Email: R.Packham@westernsydney.edu.au
Phone: (02) 4570 1324
Mobile: 0414190188
Location: K9
Hawkesbury

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Publications

Books

  • Chew, M., Maheshwari, B., Purohit, R., Oza, S., Dashora, Y., Jadeja, Y., Ward, J., Singh, P., Kookana, R., Sharma, M. and Packham, R. (2019), 'Groundwater Stories: Villagers Share Their Voices', : Western Sydney University 9781741084412.
  • Chew, M., Maheshwari, B., Purohit, R., Oza, S., Dashora, Y., Jadeja, Y., Ward, J., Singh, P., Kookana, R., Sharma, M. and Packham, R. (2019), 'Groundwater Stories: Villagers Share Their Voices', : Western Sydney University 9781741084429.
  • Chew, M., Maheshwari, B., Purohit, R., Oza, S., Dashora, Y., Jadeja, Y., Ward, J., Singh, P., Kookana, R., Sharma, M. and Packham, R. (2019), 'Groundwater Stories: Villagers Share Their Voices', : Western Sydney University 9781741085143.
  • Huda, S. and Packham, R. (2004), 'Using seasonal climate forecasting in agriculture: a participatory decision-making approach', : Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR) 1863204768.

Chapters in Books

  • Maheshwari, B., Ward, J., Varua, M., Purohit, R., Hakimuddin, O., Oza, S., Jadeja, Y. and Packham, R. (2016), 'Harnessing community capacity to coordinate and integrate natural and behavioural science perspectives : a groundwater management case study from rural India', Human Development and Capacity Building: Asia Pacific Trends, Challenges and Prospects for the Future, Routledge 9781138843707.
  • Packham, R. (2014), 'Systems thinking', The Sage Encyclopedia of Action Research, Sage 9781849200271.
  • Jennings, J., Packham, R. and Woodside, D. (2011), 'Introduction: Challenge and Future Directions for Extension', Shaping Change: Natural Resource Management, Agriculture and the Role of Extension, APEN (Australasia Pacific Extension Network 9780957703070.
  • Packham, R. (2010), 'The Farming Systems Approach', Shaping Change: Natural Resource Management, Agriculture and the Role of Extension, APEN (Australasia Pacific Extension Network 9780957703070.
  • Jennings, J., Day, P., Phelps, C. and Packham, R. (2006), 'Improving natural resource management by 'thinking industry and acting regionally': Introduction and successes of dairy Australia's multi-scaled natural resource management strategy', Changing European Farming Systems For A Better Future: New Visions For Rural Areas, Wageningen Academic Publishers 9086860028.
  • Huda, S., Packham, R., Clewett, J. and George, D. (2004), 'Introduction and overview', Using seasonal climate forecasting in agriculture: a participatory decision-making approach, Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR) 1863204768.
  • Huda, S., Packham, R., Macadam, B. and Mckenzie, B. (2004), 'Workshop', Using seasonal climate forecasting in agriculture: a participatory decision-making approach, Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR) 1863204768.
  • Huda, S. and Packham, R. (2004), 'Conclusion', Using seasonal climate forecasting in agriculture: a participatory decision-making approach, Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR) 1863204768.
  • Packham, R. (2004), 'A Background to participative approaches for reserarch and application of climate science', Using seasonal climate forecasting in agriculture: a participatory decision-making approach, ACIAR 186320475X.
  • Habibie, H., Sriskandarajah, N. and Packham, R. (2002), 'Participative Action Research (PAR) for Rural Community Development in South Sulawesi, Indonesia', Systems Theory and Practice in the Knowledge Age, Klewer Academic Publishers 0306472473.
  • Murray, T. and Packham, R. (2002), 'Rhythm of the Rivers: An Ecosystems Approach to Human Health on the Amazon Frontier', Systems Theory and Practice in the Knowledge Age, Klewer Academic Publishers 0306472473.
  • Packham, R. (2002), 'The Role of the University in the Innovation of Agro-environmental Education - An Australian Perspective', Innovative Strategies for Linking Agricultural and Environmental Education in Asian-Pacific Countries for the 21st Century, University of Tsukuba, Japan 4924843415.
  • Packham, R. (2002), 'Background and Application of Participative Approaches', Innovative Strategies for Linking Agricultural and Environmental Education in Asian-Pacific Countries for the 21st Century, University of Tsukuba, Japan/UNESCO APEID 4924843415.
  • Bawden, R., Packham, R., Macadam, R. and McKenzie, B. (2000), 'Back to the future : reflections from Hawkesbury', Cow Up a Tree: Knowing and Learning for Change in Agriculture: Case Studies From Industrialised Countries, Quae 9782738009296.
  • Bawden, R. and Packham, R. (1991), 'Improving agriculture through systemic action research', Dryland Farming: A Systems Approach: An Analysis of Dryland Agriculture in Australia, Sydney University Press, in association with Oxford University Press Australia 9780424001692.

Journal Articles

  • Maheshwari, B., Hagare, D., Spencer, R., Dollin, J., Reynolds, J., Atkins, D., Packham, R., Batelaan, O., Sitharam, T., Lan, Y., Arora, M., Kashyap, R., Kartha, S., Sathasivan, A. and Dutta, S. (2023), 'Training young water professionals in leadership and transdisciplinary competencies for sustainable water management in India', World Water Policy, vol 9, no 3 , pp 300 - 314.
  • Dollin, J., Hagare, D., Maheshwari, B., Packham, R., Reynolds, J., Garg, A., Harris, H., Issac, A., Meher, A. and Shivakumar, S. (2023), 'A reflective evaluation of young water professionals' transdisciplinary learning', World Water Policy, vol 9, no 3 , pp 315 - 333.
  • Issac, A., Mullassery, H., Lakshmi, T., Hagare, D., Maheshwari, B., Dollin, J., Packham, R. and Spencer, R. (2023), 'Transdisciplinary approach for planning the expansion of irrigation infrastructure at a regional scale', World Water Policy, vol 9, no 3 , pp 371 - 387.
  • Jadeja, Y., Maheshwari, B., Packham, R., Bohra, H., Purohit, R., Thaker, B., Dillon, P., Oza, S., Dave, S., Soni, P., Dashora, Y., Dashora, R., Shah, T., Gorsiya, J., Katara, P., Ward, J., Kookana, R., Singh, P., Chinnasamy, P., Goradiya, V., Prathapar, S., Varua, M. and Chew, M. (2018), 'Managing aquifer recharge and sustaining groundwater use : developing a capacity building program for creating local groundwater champions', Sustainable Water Resources Management, vol 4, no 2 , pp 317 - 329.
  • Kookana, R., Maheshwari, B., Dillon, P., Dave, S., Soni, P., Bohra, H., Dashora, Y., Purohit, R., Ward, J., Oza, S., Katara, P., Yadav, K., Varua, M., Grewal, H., Packham, R., Jodha, A. and Patel, A. (2016), 'Groundwater scarcity impact on inclusiveness and women empowerment : insights from school absenteeism of female students in two watersheds in India', International Journal of Inclusive Education, vol 20, no 11 , pp 1155 - 1171.
  • Kookana, R., Maheshwari, B., Dillon, P., Dave, S., Soni, P., Bohra, H., Dashora, Y., Purohit, R., Ward, J., Oza, S., Katara, P., Yadav, K., Varua, M., Grewal, H., Packham, R., Jodha, A. and Patel, A. (2016), 'Groundwater scarcity impact on inclusiveness and women empowerment : insights from school absenteeism of female students in two watersheds in India', International Journal of Inclusive Education, vol 20, no 11 , pp 1155 - 1171.
  • Maheshwari, B., Varua, M., Ward, J., Packham, R., Chinnasamy, P., Dashora, Y., Dave, S., Soni, P., Dillon, P., Purohit, R., Hakimuddin, .., Shah, T., Oza, S., Singh, P., Prathapar, S., Patel, A., Jadeja, Y., Thakar, B., Kookana, R., Grewal, H. and Chew, M. (2014), 'The role of transdisciplinary approach and community participation in village scale groundwater management : insights from Gujarat and Rajasthan, India', Water, vol 6, no 11 , pp 3386 - 3408.
  • Bawden, R., Mckenzie, B. and Packham, R. (2007), 'Moving beyond the academy: A commentary on extra-mural initiatives in systemic development', Systems research and Behavioral Science, vol 24, no 2 , pp 129 - 141.
  • Woog, R., Cavana, R., Roberts, R. and Packham, R. (2006), 'Working at the interface between systems and complexity thinking: insights from a market access design project for poor livestock producers', Systems Research and Behavioural Science, vol 23, no 6 , pp 727 - 741.
  • Packham, R. and Sriskandarajah, N. (2005), 'Systemic action research for postgraduate education in agriculture and rural development', Systems Research and Behavioural Science, vol 22, no 2 , pp 119 - 130.
  • Woodhead, A., Packham, R. and Legg, W. (2004), 'Developing Policy for Communities Managing Diffuse Source Pollution:: A Case Study from Subtropical Catchments of NSW Australia', International Journal of Agricultural Sustainability, vol 2, no 1 , pp 43 - 54.
  • Bawden, R. and Packham, R. (1993), 'Systemic praxis in the education of the agricultural systems practitioner', Systems Practice, vol 6, no 1 , pp 7 - 19.

Conference Papers

  • Mulley, R., Parvez, Q., Ward, P., Packham, R., Srishkandarajah, N. and Taji, A. (2005), 'Learning Through Exchange About Organic Agriculture - Case Of Europe & Australia', 15TH IFOAM ORGANIC WORLD CONGRESS 2005, ADELAIDE CONVENTION CENTRE.
  • Huda, S., Truelove, N., Wallace, G., Packham, R., Balasubramanian, T. and Selvaraju And 3 More, R. (2004), 'Decision making in agriculture using climate information - Australian experience', Seasonal Climate Forecasts in Agricultural Management, Coimbatore, India.
  • Huda, A., Truelove, N., Wallace, G., Packham, R., Balasubramanian, T., Selvaraju, R., Geethalakshmi, V., George, D. and Clewett, J. (2004), 'Decision making in agriculture using climate information - Indian Experience', Seasonal Climate Forecasts in Agricultural Management, Coimbatore, India.
  • Woodhead, A., Jenkins, A. and Packham, R. (2004), 'Interdisciplinary Dialogue for Sustainable Systems.', Farming and Rural Systems Research and Extension: Proceedings of the Sixth European IFSA Symposium, Vil;a Real.
  • Mattner, H., Packham, R. and Bawden, R. (2004), 'Changing Our Perspectives on Learning to Manage Change', Farming and Rural Systems Research and Extension: Proceedings of the Sixth European IFSA Symposium, Vila Real, Portugal.
  • Habibie, H., Sriskandarajah, N. and Packham, R. (2004), 'Facilitating Participatory Eveluation as a Learning Process', Farming and Rural Systems Research and Extension: Proceedings of the Sixth European IFSA Symposium, Vila Real.
  • Jennings, J. and Packham, R. (2004), 'Spatial and Temporal Boundaries, Stakeholder Ownership and the Power of People in Action Research and Extension Processes', Farming and Rural Systems Research and Extension: Proceedings of the Sixth European IFSA Symposium, Vila Real.
  • Mulley, R., Parvez, Q. and Packham, R. (2004), 'International student exchange - a model for Australia and Europe', The Third Global Conference of GCHERA, Kyiv, Ukraine.
  • Packham, R. (2003), 'Concepts Behind The Farming Systems Approach', 1st Australian Farming Systems Conference 2003, Toowoomba Queensland.
  • Packham, R., Woodhead, A. and Jenkins, A. (2003), 'Why do 'birds of a feather flock together? Introduction to the proceedings Proceedings of the OECD CRP Workshop on', An Interdisciplinary Dialogue: Agriculture and Ecosystems Management, Ballina, NSW.
  • Habibie, H., Sriskandarajah, N. and Packham, R. (2002), 'Making the best use of limited resources: Using Participative Action Research to achieve fodder security with smallholder livestock farmers in Indonesia', Fifth IFSA European Symposium, Florence, Italy.
  • Jesajas, H. and Packham, R. (2002), 'Continuing indigenous knowledge and agricultural science knowledge: A case study from Kisar Isalnd, Indonesia', Fifth International Farming Systems A ssociation (IFSA) European Symposium, Florence, Italy.

Previous Projects

Title: Outscaling MARVI in ABHY
Funder:
  • The Australian Water Partnership
Western Researchers: Basant Maheshwari, Dharma Hagare, Maria Estela Varua, Brenda Dobia and Roger Packham
Years: 2020-06-15 - 2022-08-30
ID: P00026590
Title: An analysis, identification and improvement of nutritional, husbandry and other issues within the Australian Duck Industry
Funder:
  • Premier Stock Feeds
Western Researchers: Roger Packham
Years: 1997-06-23 - 1999-12-31
ID: P0014020
Title: Self-selection of diets by growing meat-type ducks
Funder:
  • University of Queensland
Western Researchers: Roger Packham
Years: 1998-07-15 - 2000-06-30
ID: P0012542
Title: Improving profitability through effective pasture based feeding management in the NSW dairy industry - Phase 2
Funder:
  • Dairy Research & Development Corporation - **now Dairy Australia
Western Researchers: Roger Packham
Years: 2002-07-01 - 2003-12-31
ID: P0011262
Title: Improved village scale groundwater recharge and management for agriculture and livelihood development in India
Funder:
  • Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (non ACRG)
  • Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACRG)
Western Researchers: Basant Maheshwari, Maria Estela Varua and Roger Packham
Years: 2011-09-01 - 2019-12-15
ID: P00020046

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