Research & Development

MLA general manager Weatherly to take on NSW Government role

MEAT & Livestock Australia’s general manager of research and adoption Dr Jane Weatherley is leaving to take a position with the New South Wales Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development…Read More

Sheep Central, March 3, 2025

Nuffield Australia opens applications for 2026 scholarships

NUFFIELD Australia has today opened applications for its 2026 scholarships, calling on the next crop of Australian agriculturalists to be curious, drive change and help their industry thrive. Farmers and..Read More

Sheep Central, February 17, 2025

MLA seeks industry feedback to shape 2030 strategic plan

MEAT and Livestock Australia is calling for industry input into a new five-year strategic plan that will guide its operation and the services it delivers from 2025 to 2030…Read More

Sheep Central, January 28, 2025

Adoption, not just R&D, is focus of MLA’s productivity push

FOSTERING effective red meat industry research and development is one thing, but it means nothing unless the technology or tool involved is being widely adopted by industry…Read More

Jon Condon, November 22, 2024

New MLA directors elected at 2024 annual general meeting

RED meat producers and industry representatives on Tuesday attended Meat & Livestock Australia’s 2024 annual general meeting, in-person at Tamworth in New South Wales and virtually…Read More

Sheep Central, November 21, 2024

John Lloyd elected chairman of Meat & Livestock Australia

MEAT & Livestock Australia has elected director John Lloyd to take over as the body’s new chairman, effective following the upcoming MLA annual general meeting on 20 November…Read More

Sheep Central, November 12, 2024

UNE lamb cut research finds grilling tastes better than roasting

RECENT research on grilling rather than roasting lamb leg cuts has highlighted avenues for food service and sheep breeders to improve consumers’ eating experiences…Read More

Sheep Central, November 6, 2024

Climate-smart sheep strategies to be studied by CSU researchers

NOVEL sheep feed supplements and strategies to minimise heat stress and maximise lambing success in confinement paddocks will be studied in a $2.2 million project at Charles Sturt University…Read More

Sheep Central, November 1, 2024

New chair and three directors to join MLA board

THREE new directors plus a new chair will be endorsed or elected as part of Meat & Livestock Australia’s annual general meeting process in Tamworth NSW next month…Read More

Sheep Central, October 29, 2024

MLA estimates $74.3 million benefit from adoption programs

MEAT & Livestock Australia adoption programs delivered $74.3 million in annual net benefits to more than 10,000 sheep, beef and goat producers in 2023-24, the research, development and marketing body has estimated…Read More

Sheep Central, October 4, 2024

Latest Sheep Producer Intentions Survey has lamb focus

THE latest survey of Australian sheep producer intentions is expected to give insights into the impact of recent difficult seasonal conditions on lamb turnoff and ewe numbers…Read More

Sheep Central, October 3, 2024

Southern research council announces 2024 award winners

THE Southern Australia Livestock Research Council has announced its 2024 award winners from candidates in the production, scientific, communication and young achiever categories…Read More

Sheep Central, September 6, 2024

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