L.PGS.2402 - PGS SLP Delivery Grazing Matcher 2024
Grazing Matcher™ aims to improve the productivity and profitability of red meat producers by enabling them to utilise their pasture more efficiently.
| Project start date: | 09 April 2024 |
| Project end date: | 30 November 2024 |
| Publication date: | 31 July 2025 |
| Project status: | Completed |
| Livestock species: | Grass-fed Cattle, Sheep, Goat |
| Relevant regions: | Western Australia |
Summary
Grazing Matcher™ aims to improve the productivity and profitability of red meat producers by enabling them to utilise their pasture more efficiently.
It aims to deliver a better understanding of pasture production and how to better match grazing pressure/speed, fertiliser regimen, animal requirements, growth patterns and market demands. This increased understanding will focus on fostering practice change and implementation along the program by building confidence under technical coaching and a supportive peer network.
Objectives
Delivery of MLA’s off-the-shelf Profitable Grazing Systems (PGS) Supported Learning Package (SLP) ‘Grazing Matcher’ to five groups across Western Australia and saw engagement of up to 40 red meat producers.
Key findings
Due to the nature of the PGS program, there were no key findings.
Benefits to industry
The recent Producer Adoption Impact Assessment demonstrated on average, producers that participate in PGS SLP can expect an additional net benefit of $18/ha annually.
MLA action
MLA will continue to fund the PGS program.
Future research
Due to the nature of the PGS program, there was no research conducted and no further investment required.
More information
| Project manager: | Elizabeth Thelander |
| Contact email: | Reports@mla.com.au |
| Primary researcher: | Accioly Livestock Industry Services |
