L.PGS.2209 - PGS Mentoring Agrista ITDM
PGS offers capability building through mentorship of new deliverers.
| Project start date: | 18 November 2022 |
| Project end date: | 30 October 2024 |
| Publication date: | 22 July 2024 |
| Project status: | Completed |
| Livestock species: | Grain-fed Cattle, Grass-fed Cattle, Sheep, Goat, Lamb |
| Relevant regions: | National |
Summary
This project was a mentoring activity that will ran over 18-months to train consultants to be able to deliver the Profitable Grazing Systems Supported Learning Package, Improving Tactical Decision Making. Training upskilled the consultants in skills-based coaching for producers.
Objectives
In the PGS business plan, service provider engagement and capability to deliver were recognised as being critical to the success of the program, and currently lacking in some areas. MLA investment into training and support for the deliverer network was recommended to upskill service providers to ensure their ability to engage successfully with PGS (e.g. develop and deliver high quality, effective SLPs, recruit participants willing to pay, etc.), and through them to engage producers.
Key findings
The nature of producer adoption programs, there are no key findings.
Benefits to industry
On average, producers who participate in the Profitable Grazing Systems program receive a return of $17.47/ha due to the adoption of new 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.
Future research
None
More information
| Project manager: | Elizabeth Thelander |
| Contact email: | reports@mla.com.au |
| Primary researcher: | Agrista Pty Ltd |
