Publication Date
1997
Description
The Sustainable Grazing Systems Program aims to combine the efforts of producers, researchers and extension agents into a focused partnership to develop, manage and implement grazing systems that are more profitable and more sustainable. Rather than the traditional approach of undertaking the research and then developing extension packages for livestock producers, this Program has set up a network with producers, researchers and extension agents to collectively develop and test improved systems. The process is described as colearning. Compared with more traditional approaches, producer input is greatly increased as the role of researchers and extension agents is modified, but not decreased. While there is substantial input into the Program from research and extension groups, this paper focuses on the role and input of producers.
Citation
Mason, W K.; Kay, G; and Lodge, G, "Sustainable Grazing Systems- A Program to Develop and Deliver Improved Temperate Pastures in Australia" (2024). IGC Proceedings (1997-2023). 3.
https://uknowledge.uky.edu/igc/1997/session24/3
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Sustainable Grazing Systems- A Program to Develop and Deliver Improved Temperate Pastures in Australia
The Sustainable Grazing Systems Program aims to combine the efforts of producers, researchers and extension agents into a focused partnership to develop, manage and implement grazing systems that are more profitable and more sustainable. Rather than the traditional approach of undertaking the research and then developing extension packages for livestock producers, this Program has set up a network with producers, researchers and extension agents to collectively develop and test improved systems. The process is described as colearning. Compared with more traditional approaches, producer input is greatly increased as the role of researchers and extension agents is modified, but not decreased. While there is substantial input into the Program from research and extension groups, this paper focuses on the role and input of producers.
