The Australian sheep flock is continuing to experience genetic gain driven by ongoing improvements in the Sheep Genetics program, as revealed in a new report released by Meat & Livestock Australia
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Applications are now open for MLA’s Red Meat Ambassador Program
Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) is once again seeking expressions of interest for their Red Meat Ambassador program.
Posted inAgriculture, Science and Research
New England’s sheep geneticists reach milestone
Meat & Livestock Australia’s Sheep Genetics program, led by Armidale researchers, has hit a new milestone with the latest MERINOSELECT analysis reaching 500,000 genotypes – making it the largest genomic […]
Posted inAgriculture, Science and Research
MLA and GRDC join forces in $2.1m initiative to support mixed farming businesses
A new $2.1 million, four-year pilot project designed to put more dollars in the pockets of mixed farming businesses
Posted inAgriculture, Armidale, Barraba
Armidale’s Michael Crowley to be new CEO of MLA
Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) has announced that Michael Crowley will be its next Managing Director, starting in the role on 27 May.
Posted inAgriculture
MLA begins recruitment for new Managing Director
The search is on for a significant leadership position in the Australian red meat and livestock industry, with recruitment underway for a new Managing Director of MLA
Posted inAgriculture
Price of meat in the supermarket finally starts dropping
A frequent comment from many beef and lamb farmers in the New England is that there was no reason for the supermarket shelf price for meat to be so high when the price they were getting at the saleyard is so low.
Posted inAgriculture
New England beef producers recognised in MSA eating quality awards
New England producers have been acknowledged as producing some of New South Wales’s tastiest beef in the 2023 MSA Excellence in Eating Quality Awards.
Posted inScience and Research
Cold storage research could put a freeze on red meat waste
A new report shows inconsistent fridge temperatures and confusing cold storage advice could be contributing to meat waste in Aussie households.
Posted inAgriculture
Producers encouraged to have their say on future research priorities
Grassfed beef and sheepmeat producers with a burning research challenge that needs attention are encouraged to have their say as part of Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA)’s producer consultation process.