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L.PGS.2401 - PGS SLP Delivery Lifting Lamb Survival TAS

Did you know, Profitable Grazing Systems (PGS) is an MLA adoption program which drives measurable, improved business performance outcomes for participating red meat producers?

Project start date: 15 May 2024
Project end date: 01 June 2025
Publication date: 31 July 2025
Project status: Completed
Livestock species: Sheep
Relevant regions: Tasmania

Summary

Profitable Grazing Systems (PGS) is an MLA adoption program, which drives measurable, improved business performance outcomes for participating red meat producers. This Supported Learning Project (SLP), Lifting Lamb Survival, was developed by a collegiate group of deliverers from SA and Victoria and delivered over 4 sessions. It included the set-up of a lambing plan, property visits, individual coaching, fine tuning and plan review. This was delivered to 1 group in Tasmania.


Objectives

Delivery of MLA’s off-the-shelf PGS SLP.  This was delivered to a group of red meat producers in Tasmania.

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: Pinion Advisory Trust