L.PGS.2400 - PGS SLP Delivery Grass to Dollars PPS
Grass to Dollars is a supported learning package for the PGS program.
| Project start date: | 15 March 2024 |
| Project end date: | 30 December 2024 |
| Publication date: | 28 July 2025 |
| Project status: | Completed |
| Livestock species: | Sheep |
| Relevant regions: | Victoria |
Summary
The Profitable Grazing Systems (PGS) Supported Learning Package (SLP) 'Grass to Dollars' has been developed to coach producers in how to improve skills in pasture assessment, condition scoring livestock, pasture grazing management and optimising pasture utilisation. This investment resulted in the delivery of 'Grass to Dollars' to a group of sheep and cattle producers in the Ararat region of Victoria.
Objectives
Delivery of MLA’s off-the-shelf PGS SLP.
Key findings
Due to the nature of the PGS program, there are no key findings.
Benefits to industry
PGS that impact participating producers, on average, receive a return of $17.47/ha due to the adoption of management practices.
MLA action
MLA will continue to invest in the PGS program.
Future research
Due to the nature of the PGS program, there was no research conducted and no further research required.
More information
| Project manager: | Elizabeth Thelander |
| Contact email: | Reports@mla.com.au |
| Primary researcher: | Perennial Pasture Systems Inc |
