A NEW pilot program that aims to lift the productivity of red meat producers has been flagged as a ‘potential game changer’ in the on-farm adoption of research and development (R&D) outcomes.
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Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) has launched the Profitable Grazing Systems pilot as part of a shift in the way it delivers R&D extension and adoption.
MLA’s livestock productivity general manager Dr Jane Weatherley said the program built on MLA’s best practice packages of information, tools and events with a renewed focus on supporting producers to implement changes in their on-farm management.
“While MLA has developed a range of highly effective tools and resources over the years and run workshops to help producers understand and implement those, Profitable Grazing Systems takes it to the next level through the use of specialist coaches providing longer-term support and guidance,” Dr Weatherley said.
“Beef, sheepmeat and goat meat producers will have the opportunity to utilise this ongoing support to help them identify their business potential, build their skills and make impactful on-farm changes.
“The program will be delivered to allow flexibility in meeting producers’ regionally relevant needs,” Dr Weatherly said.
It will focus on topics known to drive profit in red meat production, including business and people management, genetics and reproduction, feedbase, and being an effective contributor to the value chain.
The pilot runs until December and if successful, a full program roll-out is scheduled for 2017.
