This categorisation process identified at least seven common areas, or groupings within the SFF’s portfolio of funded projects. A number of case studies were undertaken on specific projects within these groupings to investigate the scope and scale of benefits that are, or could potentially be, generated. The potential economic developments made possible by the seven project groupings could eventually result in an increase in farmgate production in the range of $330-530 million per annum, if all potential developments were to proceed.

Clearly, the realisation of these potentials will require further investments and other resources. However, the SFF process and approach, which requires significant community and stakeholder involvement, has often resulted in social cohesion and capability that increases the likelihood that these developments will proceed. The report also concluded that there are opportunities to greatly increase the adoption of the sustainable practices and developments that are already identified by SFF projects, and made a number of recommendations as to how this could be achieved.