Community groups and organisations that support bushfire-affected red meat producers are being reminded to apply for funding through Meat & Livestock Australia’s (MLA) ongoing Bushfire Recovery Sponsorship Program.
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ICMJ locks in exciting schedule for 2021 Northern Conference
Heavy-hitters from across the red meat supply chain are lined up to present at 2021 Australian Intercollegiate Meat Judging Association’s (ICMJ) Northern Conference, to be held in Rockhampton from 7th - 10th of April 2021.
Improved seasonal conditions underpin flock rebuild
The national sheep flock is set to enter a significant rebuilding phase in 2021 on the back of improved seasonal conditions in key sheep production regions of eastern Australia, according to Meat & Livestock Australia’s (MLA) 2021 Sheep Industry Projections.
Australian cattle prices to remain strong into 2021
Good seasons and low livestock numbers pushed the Australian cattle market to new price records through October and November, and strong prices are expected to continue into early 2021 despite COVID-19 and trade concerns, according to a recently-released global report by agribusiness specialist Rabobank.
World first sheep sustainability framework calling for public comment
Red meat producers and industry participants are being invited to consult and have their say on the impending Australian Sheep Sustainability Framework.
Thirteen years at Centre’s helm ensures lasting feral pest innovation legacy
Ensuring farmers, researchers, government, industry and the community work together with impact has been the lasting legacy left by the Centre for Invasive Species Solutions long-standing Chair Helen Cathles, who has retired from the position.
Herd rebuild buoyed by anticipated summer rain
Anticipated drought-breaking rainfall across northern and eastern Australia this summer is expected to allow the national herd rebuild to gain pace, according to Meat & Livestock Australia’s (MLA) Cattle Industry Projections October 2020 update.
Record-breaking year for MSA program
A record-breaking 3.8 million cattle were graded through Australia’s globally-recognised eating quality grading program, Meat Standards Australia (MSA) in 2019-20, representing 46% of the national adult cattle slaughter and an increase of 3% points on the previous year.