L.PDS.1805 - National PDS Coordinator
The PDS program operates nationally covering the northern beef and southern lamb, sheepmeat and beef industries.
| Project start date: | 05 March 2018 |
| Project end date: | 30 July 2023 |
| Publication date: | 01 November 2023 |
| Project status: | Completed |
| Livestock species: | Grass-fed Cattle, Sheep, Lamb |
| Relevant regions: | National |
Summary
The Producer Demonstration Site (PDS) program underpins MLA’s research and extension programs by supporting groups of producers to demonstrate, adapt and validate the triple bottom line benefits of integrating new management practices, research and development outputs and associated skills within the context of their commercial production systems. Creating opportunities for red meat producers to engage with the outcomes of research and development remains a core role of MLA.
The National PDS Coordinator will continue to drive the development and implementation of the PDS model and coordinate the PDS network to ensure that program outcomes are delivered to industry.
Objectives
The purpose of this project was to deliver support capacity that assists with the efficient development and delivery of the National PDS program. In addition to the National PDS Coordinator’s existing roles and responsibilities the National
Coordinator in conjunction with the MLA project manager, under this project assisted with the upskilling and ongoing workload coordination for the PDS Project Development & Coordination officer whose role is to also support with project application development, review and management.
Benefits to industry
The Producer Demonstration Site program supports livestock producers to adopt key management practices and commercially available technologies that improve business profitability, productivity and sustainability through pursuing new skills, management practices in local livestock production systems.
Future research
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For more information Contact Project Manager: Alana McEwan |
