Pasture Principles is a supported learning package for the PGS program.

Summary

Delivery of the Pasture Principles supported learning project (SLP) to a group of sheep and cattle producers on Flinders Island. The SLP will be delivered in accordance with the approved SLP and focus on the feedbase curriculum.

Objectives

• Delivery of Macquarie Franklin’s Pasture Principles Supported Learning Project (SLP) to a group of sheep and cattle producers on Flinders Island. The SLP will be delivered in accordance with the approved SLP and focus on the feedbase curriculum.
• Delivery to commence by early March 2020 and conclude within twelve months.

Key findings

Due to the nature of PGS delivery, there are no key findings.

Benefits to industry

Profitable Grazing Systems impact the participating producers, who on average receive a return of $17.47/ha due to the adoption of management practices.

MLA action

MLA continues to deliver the Profitable Grazing Systems (PGS) program, supporting participants to have the opportunity to develop and practice skills with small groups of like-minded producers to improve business performance.