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.
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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.
Posted inAgriculture
Next round of Red Meat Ambassador nominations are open
People who are passionate about the red meat industry are being sought for the next round of the highly successful Red Meat Ambassador program.
Posted inAgriculture, Animals, Emergency management
Meat & Livestock Australia launches new bushfire preparation and recovery manual
Ahead of this year’s summer bushfire season, Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) has created a new manual to help livestock producers prepare and recover.
Posted inAgriculture
23 year old NLIS system to be replaced
The aging computer system that tracks every cow and most sheep and goats from the paddock to the abattoir is finally getting an upgrade.
Posted inAgriculture
Sheepmeat producers have mixed feelings about the future
The latest survey of sheepmeat producers shows they’re mixed about the future, with around a third saying they intend to grow their operation, a third intending to decrease, and a third staying the same.
Posted inAgriculture
Applications open for MLA board positions
Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) has called for applications for two non-executive director positions on its board.
Posted inAgriculture
Producer Demonstration Site applications open today
Applications open today for up to $60,000 in funding for cattle and sheep producers to become a MLA Producer Demonstration Site.