Key features of the regional producer network for enabling social learning

2003 ◽  
Vol 43 (8) ◽  
pp. 1015 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. Andrew
Keyword(s):  
Research And Development ◽  
Major Change ◽  
Program Administrators ◽  
Production Improvement ◽  
Grazing Systems ◽  
Sustainable Grazing ◽  
To Come ◽  
Development Approach ◽  
Development Outcomes ◽  
On Farm

This paper outlines a form of research and extension that involves producers, researchers, program administrators, facilitators and others with an interest in on-farm, natural resource management and production improvement. Drawing predominantly from a review of the Sustainable Grazing Systems (SGS) regional producer network involving 88 interviews with producers, managers and scientists and in-depth studies of 4 SGS regional producer committees, findings advocate the establishment of arrangements where producers are in control of research and development to maximise learning and on-ground change. The justification for this need is based on the principle that major change will not occur unless the theories of those people whose practices are most affected by research and development outcomes are dominant in the research and development approach itself. In this way, research and development responds to the context in which change is to take place. Additionally, the SGS regional producer network provided a broad framework that enabled producers and other people to come together and actively learn from each other in a non-threatening environment. This approach provided a learning environment that was essentially directed by and for producers.

The Sustainable Grazing Systems National Experiment. 2. Scientific outcomes and effectiveness of the research and development processes

2003 ◽  
Vol 43 (8) ◽  
pp. 993 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. H. Andrew ◽  
G. M. Lodge ◽  
W. K. Mason ◽  
R. J. Price
Keyword(s):  
Research And Development ◽  
Perennial Grasses ◽  
Experiment Research ◽  
Data Set ◽  
Innovative Research ◽  
Individual Site ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
Development Processes ◽  
Grazing Systems ◽  
Sustainable Grazing

The Sustainable Grazing Systems (SGS) National Experiment used 13 innovative research and development integrating processes to combine 6 diverse research sites across the southern high rainfall zone into a single, integrated experiment. Sites collected a common data set about the productivity and sustainability of grazing systems, so that issues beyond the site level could be explored. Essential to this approach were database and modelling tools that enabled across-site issues to be examined by a mix of conventional data analyses and modelling scenarios. This had not been previously attempted at this scale for the Australian grazing industries. Major outcomes from the individual site and theme analyses were tabulated, providing a comprehensive summary of the SGS National Experiment research findings. Many of the research findings were new, and overall the SGS National Experiment improved our understanding of the processes operating in grazing systems and their interactions. The main conclusion from this substantive study was that graziers can use a combination of strategies to enhance the productivity and sustainability of their pastures, such as sowing deep-rooted perennial grasses, enhanced soil fertility, amelioration of low soil pH, and grazing methods that include rotation and rest. Since the SGS National Experiment was itself an experiment, participants were surveyed to assess the integrating processes used, their implementation, and leadership and influence within the SGS National Experiment research group. Researchers rated the 13 innovative research and development processes for their potential to improve research and for the extent to which the processes were effectively implemented within SGS. The average potential score was 8.2 (out of 10). Four integrating processes had a potential score ≥9.0: the investment in a communication and product development year (the 'harvest year'); a common database structure across all sites; the use of themes to integrate across sites; and the use of protocols and minimum datasets to guide the research and data collection. We discuss possible ways to make these processes more effective. While 18 researchers had defined and active leadership roles from the outset of the SGS National Experiment, 2 researchers dominated the scientific influence and leadership.Despite some implementation problems with the SGS National Experiment processes, internal and external reviews indicated that the SGS National Experiment met most of its goals and objectives. Because of the processes implemented, the SGS National Experiment framework has provided a new benchmark for conducting large-scale rural research in Australia.

Advancing dairy farming profitability through research

2001 ◽  
pp. 17-22
Author(s):  
J.R. Caradus ◽  
D.A. Clark
Keyword(s):  
Research And Development ◽  
Dairy Cow ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Pasture Management ◽  
Nitrogen Fertiliser ◽  
Grass Endophyte ◽  
Forage Species ◽  
Development Outcomes ◽  
Dairy Cow Nutrition ◽  
The Impact

The New Zealand dairy industry recognises that to remain competitive it must continue to invest in research and development. Outcomes from research have ensured year-round provision of low-cost feed from pasture while improving productivity. Some of these advances, discussed in this paper, include the use of white clover in pasture, understanding the impacts of grass endophyte, improved dairy cow nutrition, the use of alternative forage species and nitrogen fertiliser to improve productivity, demonstration of the impact of days-in-milk on profitability, and the use of feed budgeting and appropriate pasture management. Keywords: dairy, profitability, research and development

Lean R&D: An Agile Research and Development Approach for Digital Transformation

2020 ◽  
pp. 106-124
Author(s):  
Marcos Kalinowski ◽  
Hélio Lopes ◽  
Alex Furtado Teixeira ◽  
Gabriel da Silva Cardoso ◽  
André Kuramoto ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Research And Development ◽  
Digital Transformation ◽  
Development Approach

scholarly journals Learning of Biographical Writing for Coping with Ethnic Prejudice in a Culturally Diverse Society

2022 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 511-522
Author(s):  
Muhammad Thoyibi ◽  
Dwi Haryanti ◽  
Yeny Prastiwi
Keyword(s):  
Research And Development ◽  
Ethnic Differences ◽  
Culturally Diverse ◽  
Junior High Schools ◽  
Average Score ◽  
Ethnic Prejudice ◽  
Positive Attitudes ◽  
Diverse Society ◽  
Development Approach ◽  
Religious Differences

<p style="text-align: justify;">The purpose of this paper is to explore if the learning of biographical writing contributes to the positive views and attitudes towards others of different groups. The paper used the Research and Development approach by designing and implementing a learning model of biographical writing. The subjects of this study were 200 seventh-grade students having different ethnic and religious backgrounds from nine junior high schools. The data-collecting method was pretest-posttest. The results of the study demonstrated that the average scores of the aspects of student empathy, student positive attitudes towards ethnic differences, and student positive attitudes towards religious differences increased in all the schools investigated. The increase of average score in the aspect of student empathy, positive attitudes towards ethnic differences, and positive attitudes towards religious differences could be classified into three categories: high, medium, and low. Most of the schools under study experienced medium and low increases of average score in all aspects.</p>

scholarly journals MODEL IMPLEMENTASI KEBIJAKAN PENDIDIKAN KOTA SEMARANG PADA ERA OTONOMI DAERAH

2012 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Muhdi PPs Universitas Negeri Semarang
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Research And Development ◽  
Educational Policy ◽  
Good Governance ◽  
Decision Makers ◽  
Local Autonomy ◽  
Implementation Model ◽  
Development Approach ◽  
The One ◽  
Management Functions

Abstract. Local autonomy in the education sector has been implemented for more than ten years; however, the results have not been satisfactory yet and have even created various problems, including in Semarang City. The objective of this research is to obtain the implementation model of the educational policy of Semarang City in the local autonomy era. This research uses the research and development approach. The research results show that the appropriate implementation model of the educational policy of Semarang City in the local autonomy era is the one which applies the interactive and participative principles, management functions and good governance. The decision making and the accomplishment of the educational policy should be done through the interactions among the decision makers, the decision implementers and the decision users so that all parties can give inputs and evaluation. The implementation of the policy is accomplished by applying the management functions especially organizing, actuating and controlling as well as applying the principle of good governance, i.e. transparency, accountability, fairness and responsiveness.Abstrak. Otonomi daerah bidang pendidikan telah lebih sepuluh tahun dilaksanakan; namun hasilnya belum menggembirakan, bahkan memunculkan berbagai masalah baru, termasuk di kota Semarang. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah mendapatkan model implementasi kebijakan pendidikan kota Semarang pada era otonomi daerah. Pendekatan dalam penelitian ini adalah penelitian dan pengembangan. Hasil penelitian ini adalah:?é?á bahwa model implementasi kebijakan pendidikan kota Semarang pada era otonomi daerah yang sesuai adalah model implementasi kebijakan pendidikan yang menerapkan prinsip interaktif, partisipatif, fungsi manajemen dan good governance. Penetapan kebijakan pelaksana dilakukan dengan?é?á interaksi antara penentu kebijakan, pelaksana kebijakan dan pengguna kebijakan, sehingga para pihak dapat memberikan masukan dan evaluasi. Pelaksanaan kebijakan dilakukan dengan?é?á menerapkan fungsi manajemen khususnya organizing, actuating, controlling, dan menerapkan prinsip good goverenance yaitu transparansi, akuntabilitas, fairnes dan responsivitas.Key words: Interactive, participative, management, good goverenance.

scholarly journals Biomass-Based Innovations in Demand Driven Research and Development Projects in Africa

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Raymond Jatta ◽  
Nana Afranaa Kwapong ◽  
Bertrand Festus Nero ◽  
Oluwole Fatunbi
Keyword(s):  
Research And Development ◽  
Capacity Building ◽  
Development Planning ◽  
Development Projects ◽  
Implementation Processes ◽  
Good For ◽  
Development Outcomes ◽  
The Impact

The case for demand-driven research and development has received important considerations among governments, donors and programme implementing partners in development planning and implementation. Addressing demand is believed to be a bottom-top approach for designing and responding to development priorities and is good for achieving development outcomes. In this paper, we discuss the concept and application of demand driven research for development (DDRD) in Africa. We use evidence of six projects implemented under the BiomassWeb Project in Africa. We focus on parameters on level of engagement of stakeholders - whose demand is being articulated, the processes for demand articulation, capacity building and implementation processes, innovativeness of the project, reporting and sustainability of the project. We find that the nature of the institutions involved in articulation and implementation of demand-driven research and development projects and their partnerships influence the impact and reporting of demand-driven projects.

scholarly journals PERANAN SOSIALISASI NILAI KEBERSAMAAN DALAM UPAYA MENANGGULANGI KONFLIK BERAGAMA DALAM KEHIDUPAN BERMASYARAKAT DI KOTA PALANGKA RAYA

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-12
Author(s):  
Desi Erawati
Keyword(s):  
Research And Development ◽  
Cultural Values ◽  
Religious Communities ◽  
Religious Values ◽  
Work Program ◽  
Universal Truth ◽  
Development Approach ◽  
Value Model ◽  
The City

AbstractForum Kerukunan Antar Umat Beragama (FKUB) is a mediating institution on interfaith harmony, especially in the city of Palangkaraya. The question is how the value model of socialization of the value of togetherness conducted by FKUB Palangka Raya city so that it can bridge the life of tolerance between religious communities in the city of Palangka Raya. The methodology of this study is to use a research and development approach with a modified analysis of Miles and Huberman. The results of this study indicate that the working pattern of FKUB Palangka Raya works in accordance with the planned work program, proved to be able to handle several cases related to the establishment of houses of worship and its scope, prioritize the objectivity to produce mutually agreed decisions based on consensus reached agreement. The development of socialization of the value of togetherness is derived from several values such as the value of ideology (universal truth), religious values, cultural values. By way of coaching, intensive direction, then this togetherness attitude can be well established, especially supported by the value of local wisdom is the philosophy of "Huma Betang"

scholarly journals Pengembangan Media Ludo Geometri (DORI) Pada Fisik Motorik Anak Usia Dini

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 169-182
Author(s):  
Yenti Juniarti
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Early Childhood ◽  
Research And Development ◽  
Motor Skills ◽  
Development Model ◽  
Social Aspects ◽  
Social Emotional ◽  
Gross Motor ◽  
Gross Motor Skills ◽  
Development Approach

This study aims to develop media ludo geometry (DORI) in children in Kiddie Care PAUD, due to the low ability of children to perform gross motor skills. This study uses a research and development approach. While the development model used is the Research & Development (R&D) development model according to Borg & Gall. The results of this study are the development of DORI media (Ludo Geometry), there are several aspects that arise besides physical activity, namely cognitive where children are required to think creatively, express ideas in their minds, on social aspects children mutually interact and discuss in search of strategies games, and in the language aspect of students or children become skilled in communication and dialogue, other results such as children feel the game using this DORI media such as sports while playing, and playing while learning. Conclusion that gross motor skills of early childhood are able to develop well in cognitive, social emotional and language aspects by using Ludo Geometry media.

Dietary preferences of domestic ruminants

1997 ◽  
Vol 20 ◽  
pp. 96-97 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. M. Rutter ◽  
P. D. Penning ◽  
A. J. Parsons ◽  
A. Harvey ◽  
R. J. Orr
Keyword(s):  
Plant Species ◽  
Perennial Ryegrass ◽  
Animal Species ◽  
Sheep Grazing ◽  
Dietary Preference ◽  
Dietary Preferences ◽  
Complex Interactions ◽  
Domestic Ruminants ◽  
Grazing Systems ◽  
Sustainable Grazing

To develop sustainable grazing systems, an understanding of the complex interactions between competing plant species and grazing herbivores is needed. An understanding of dietary preference is a prerequisite to predicting how much and from which plant species animals select. This work initially concentrated on dietary preferences of sheep grazing perennial ryegrass and white clover swards and was then extended to other animal species to test the generality of our findings.

Evaluation of the impact of SGS on livestock producers and their practices

2003 ◽  
Vol 43 (8) ◽  
pp. 1031 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. J. Allan ◽  
W. K. Mason ◽  
I. J. Reeve ◽  
S. Hooper
Keyword(s):  
Management Practices ◽  
Red Meat ◽  
Annual Rainfall ◽  
Pasture Management ◽  
High Rainfall ◽  
Grazing Systems ◽  
Sustainable Grazing ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Improved Pasture

The Sustainable Grazing Systems (SGS) Program has assisted producers in the high rainfall zone (HRZ, annual rainfall >600 mm/year) of southern Australia, by developing and delivering more productive and sustainable grazing systems. It was evaluated by 2 external surveys — a benchmarking survey in 1994 before the start of SGS, and a follow-up survey of producers in 2001. The 2001 survey showed that SGS had assisted red meat and wool producers in southern Australia make significant and beneficial changes to their grazing systems. Substantial changes in grazing practices occurred between 1994 and 2001 in the HRZ. These changes included an increase in the number of producers who rotationally graze (25%), as well as those undertaking practices aimed at improved pasture management. Participants in SGS were more likely to have made changes to their grazing systems than non-participants. There were no overt differences between regions in producer demographics, or changes made to management practices. The survey confirmed SGS had achieved its goal. Sixty percent of producers in the target regions were aware of SGS (out of a total of 23 689 producers); 42% (9839) had some involvement with SGS and/or received the SGS magazine 'Prograzier'; while 26% (6141) actively participated in SGS through undertaking a PROGRAZE course, and/or by attending regional SGS activities. Of the estimated 9839 producers who participated in the program, up to 8000 made beneficial changes to enhance the productivity and sustainability of their grazing operations. Active participants (6141) attributed many of these benefits to their involvement in SGS.

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