Extension/Education Project Database 
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| Project details: | |
| ID: | 25 |
| Model: | C |
| Name: | Profitable Pastures Project |
| Industry: | Dairy |
| Funder: | Funds were provided by the Dairy Research and Development Corporation and made available through the Dairy Industry Development Company (DIDCO) |
| Provider: | University of Western Sydney New South Wales Agriculture Charles Sturt University |
| Abstract: |
This project was based on a proposition that research on the feed-base was of prime importance to dairy farmers. The project worked with learning groups and used on-farm trials and discussion sessions as a way of involving growers. Action learning approach was used to support a farmer-driven approach. In some cases host monitor farms were used and in other cases farmers tried different methods of pasture management on their own farms.
Lessons learnt - The use of action learning as an approach may help in developing supporting processes for activities but may not be a useful term to use with participants who may not understand the theoretical concepts. - It is important to put processes in place where participants have ownership and feel ‘in control’ of the project as it affects their farms. - Providing environments for participants to share about their own experiences was important in the learning and change process. - On-farm and local trials were important in participants gaining confidence in the technology and its value. |
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