Evaluation of MLA On-Farm Programs - review process, brochure production, travel
| Project start date: | 01 January 2008 |
| Project end date: | 02 October 2008 |
| Publication date: | 01 October 2008 |
| Project status: | Completed |
| Livestock species: | Sheep, Goat, Lamb, Grassfed cattle, Grainfed cattle |
| Relevant regions: | National |
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Summary
As part of its evaluation series, MLA looked to evaluate its Livestock Product Innovation (LPI) programs. This work aimed to be both an input into MLA's evaluation process and an input into the combined RDC evaluation process through the common framework that has been developed by ACIL Tasman.
A previous study was undertaken by Agtrans Research in 2006, which evaluated selected LPI projects. As part of the combined RDC evaluation process, a 'pooled sample' of projects within a given portfolio was evaluated in a formal benefit-cost analysis. Agtrans Research updated and modified their 2006 study to ensure that it is adequate to satisfy the requirements of the common evaluation framework, with the pooled sample to be selected by ACIL Tasman for evaluation. As part of this evaluation, the CIE was required to interface with Agtrans to quantify the benefits from the selected projects using the GMI/Integrated Framework model.
In total this program area comprised over 200 projects – many of these are not standalone projects as they are related or themselves direct inputs to others projects. The 200 plus projects cover six 'clusters' over the following areas:Southern BeefNorthern BeefGrain and GrazeSheepFeedlotsCapacity Building
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| Project manager: | Jane Weatherley |
| Primary researcher: | NSW Department of Primary Industries |
