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L.PGS.2303 - PGS SLP Delivery Grass to Dollars Bundle SA & Mentoring

Grass to Dollars is a supported learning package for the PGS program.

Project start date: 31 May 2023
Project end date: 30 November 2025
Publication date: 31 July 2025
Livestock species: Grain-fed Cattle, Grass-fed Cattle, Sheep, Goat, Lamb
Relevant regions: Southern Australia

Summary

Delivery of Meat & Livestock Australia's (MLA) off-the-shelf Profitable Grazing Systems (PGS) package 'Grass to Dollars' to two groups of red meat producers in SA. This delivery occurred over eight sessions. This contract also included the mentoring/co-delivery of consultants who will go on to deliver this new PGS package.

Objectives

Delivery of MLA’s off-the-Shelf PGS Supported Learning Package (SLP).  This was delivered to two groups of red meat producers in SA.

Key findings

Due to the nature of the PGS program, there are no key findings.

Benefits to industry

Profitable grazing systems 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 required.

More information

Project manager: Elizabeth Thelander
Contact email: Reports@mla.com.au
Primary researcher: T Prance Rural Consulting