Offered Papers Theme C: Delivering the Benefits from Grassland
Description
The Grassland Society of Southern Australia was formed in 1959 to provide a forum for the transfer of information, ideas and experiences in relation to all aspects of grassland establishment, maintenance, utilisation, persistence and research. The membership of over 2,000 is composed primarily of primary producers (80%) with extension and research scientists comprising 10%, agribusiness 8% and academia 2%. The major interests of members are wool, lamb and beef production, dairying and cropping. The society produces bimonthly newsletters, holds an annual conference with attendances between 400 and 600 annually and has a branch structure that hosts local events. The society is focused on disseminating information from researchers to primary producers.
Citation
Bennison, L. L., "Technology Interaction and Policy Evolution; Grassland Society of Southern Australia Inc" (2023). IGC Proceedings (1993-2023). 17.
https://uknowledge.uky.edu/igc/20/themeC/17
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Technology Interaction and Policy Evolution; Grassland Society of Southern Australia Inc
The Grassland Society of Southern Australia was formed in 1959 to provide a forum for the transfer of information, ideas and experiences in relation to all aspects of grassland establishment, maintenance, utilisation, persistence and research. The membership of over 2,000 is composed primarily of primary producers (80%) with extension and research scientists comprising 10%, agribusiness 8% and academia 2%. The major interests of members are wool, lamb and beef production, dairying and cropping. The society produces bimonthly newsletters, holds an annual conference with attendances between 400 and 600 annually and has a branch structure that hosts local events. The society is focused on disseminating information from researchers to primary producers.
