Beef value chain producer group engagement
This project established two pilot focus groups to help improve production efficiency and profitability by increasing producer understanding of all components of the pasture-finished beef value chain.
To assess profitability and sustainability of the production systems, an on-farm enterprise economic analysis was completed, along with documented case studies that analysed of the cost of production for the supplier.
Five case studies were compiled and reflected the range of strategies that can benefit production and contain valuable lessons as extension tools. The case studies have provided examples of how adjustments have been made to existing production systems, such as grazing winter wheat or new initiatives undertaken, such as taking on agistment to complement current systems.