Long-Term training programs (new) | Meat & Livestock Australia

Long-term training programs

MLA offers long-term training programs that provide peer support, facilitation and expert advice to guide producers in implementing new practices in their business. With projects ranging from months to years, producers can be a part of training programs and research that delivers impactful and long-term practice change.

Choose from training which is tailored to local conditions with like-minded groups, or participating in a project to further build R&D with application in the wider red meat industry.

Within the below training programs are a range of projects and learning opportunities to support varying enterprises and focus areas.

Producer Demonstration Site (PDS)

The MLA Producer Demonstration Site (PDS) program gives producers an opportunity to discover and implement new management practices that could improve business profitability, productivity and sustainability. This hands-on program demonstrates the benefit of best management practices and new technologies on local commercial properties.

Working in supportive peer groups, producers gain new skills along with the confidence to apply these learnings to their own business. Project proposals can be submitted for assessment against project criteria. Information on project criteria, funding models and availability of application rounds can be found online.

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Profitable Grazing Systems (PGS)

PGS is a group-based training program delivered over several months. Participants have the opportunity to develop and practice skills with small groups of like-minded producers to improve business performance across numerous technical focus areas.