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Multiple industries
Beef cattle Cross industry Sheep & lamb
Multiple technology areas
Animal technology Input management
Research project

Back to Business Program Impact Assessment

In response to the devastating impact of the 2019/20 bushfires on Australian red meat producers, Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) launched the Back to Business Program to provide support for their journey to recovery. This project will produce an impact assessment of the Back to Business Program.
  • Funded by

    Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)

  • Project date

    20 Nov 2021 -
    20 Mar 2023

  • Research organisation

    Beattie Consulting Services Pty Ltd

Multiple industries
Sheep & lamb Wool
Multiple technology areas
Animal technology Automation
Research project

PDS: Effective Rangeland EID Decision Making Systems

This project supports a Producer Demonstration Site (PDS) to show how the use of individual animal identification can contribute to improved profitability, productivity and sustainability in rangeland sheep enterprises. An Electronic Identification (EID) system that measures the individual animal can provide data to inform decision making for the whole flock.
  • Funded by

    Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)

  • Project date

    20 Nov 2021 -
    15 Jul 2025

  • Research organisation

    Nala Agribusiness

Multiple industries
Beef cattle Sheep & lamb Wool
Multiple technology areas
Animal technology Input management Plant science
Research project

Profitable Grazing Systems Package Development - Editing and Design

Profitable Grazing Systems (PGS) takes small groups of like-minded producers who want to improve their whole-farm performance and matches them with a deliverer who builds their knowledge, skills and experience through hands-on training. This project funds final stage editing, design and proofreading of the latest Profitable Grazing Systems packages and associated materials, along with updates to the Profitable Grazing Systems producer and deliverer guidebooks. All editing and design will be consistent with Meat & Livestock Australia's (MLA) branding and style guidelines.
  • Funded by

    Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)

  • Project date

    20 Nov 2021 -
    23 Jun 2023

  • Research organisation

    Bahr Ag Pty Ltd

Multiple industries
Beef cattle Pasture, fodder & feed Sheep & lamb Wool
Multiple technology areas
Animal technology Input management Plant science
Research project

Healthy Subsoils Produce More Red Meat

The Southern Australia Livestock Research Council (SALRC) promotes innovation and learning in the red meat and livestock industries of southeast Australia. This project funds a Producer Demonstration Site (PDS) to address the priority to 'Improve pasture establishment, productivity and persistence in landscapes prone to subsoil compaction or hard pan soil structure'. The project is to be conducted with the Yarra Valley Farmers and Alexandra/Mansfield Farmers Groups in north central Victoria.
  • Funded by

    Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)

  • Project date

    1 Nov 2021 -
    11 Jul 2028

  • Research organisation

    Agridome Consultancy

Multiple industries
Dairy Pasture, fodder & feed
Multiple technology areas
Animal technology Input management Plant science
Research project

Determining the Benefits of Mixed Species Pastures in a Changing Climate

Regenerative agriculture is a system of farming practices that seeks to rehabilitate and enhance the entire ecosystem of the farm through the holistic management of key facets, including soil health, water and fertiliser use. This pilot program will identify the key areas for further research to develop a scientifically robust approach to regenerative farming in Australian dairy systems.
  • Funded by

    Dairy Australia

  • Project date

    1 Nov 2021 -
    30 Jun 2022

  • Research organisation

    Dairy Australia

Sheep & lamb
Multiple technology areas
Animal technology Automation Processing & packaging Robotics
Research project

Calibration and accreditation of the SOMA device to measure IMF in sheepmeat

Soma Optics, Ltd is a Japanese supplier of near infrared technologies to assess meat quality characteristics in livestock. This project will support the final calibration of three SOMA devices to predict intramuscular fat (IMF) in Australian sheepmeat, which is an indicator of eating quality.
  • Funded by

    Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)

  • Project date

    30 Oct 2021 -
    29 Dec 2023

  • Research organisations

    FHK FUJIHIRA INDUSTRY CO., LTD

Multiple industries
Aquaculture Beef cattle Cereal grains Dairy Forestry Fruits Oilseeds Pasture, fodder & feed Pork Pulse grains Sheep & lamb Vegetables Wine Wool
Organisation

South Australian Drought Resilience Adoption and Innovation Hub

The South Australian Drought Resilience Adoption and Innovation Hub has been established to facilitate and foster increased drought preparedness and resilience within the State’s farming systems and regional communities.
  • Location

    South Australia

  • Organisation type

    Accelerator or Incubator, Industry body, Research funding body

Sugar
Multiple technology areas
Animal technology E-commerce & market platforms Novel ingredients
Research project

Demonstration of safety, palatability, and efficacy of novel, sugarcane-derived feed ingredients in ruminants

Bagasse is the pulpy fibrous material that remains after sugarcane is crushed to extract its juice. The SRA has invested in new technologies to transform it into a nutritious animal feed ingredient, and this project will trial bagasse-derived fibre as a sheep feed and model potential production and markets.
  • Funded by

    Sugar Research Australia (SRA)

  • Project date

    28 Oct 2021 -
    30 Aug 2022

  • Research organisation

    Queensland University of Technology (QUT)

Multiple industries
Beef cattle Sheep & lamb
Animal technology
Research project

Nuffield Scholarship - FY 2022 / 2023 / 2024

The project allocates funding support for a Nuffield Scholarship to be awarded annually to the best Australian livestock producer candidate. …
  • Funded by

    Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)

  • Project date

    11 Oct 2021 -
    30 Mar 2026

  • Research organisation

    Nuffield Australia

Beef cattle
Multiple technology areas
Animal technology Automation Robotics
Research project

Regulatory requirements and risk assessment framework for use of automated vehicles in feedlots

The use of autonomous or driverless vehicles in feedlots is a new and emerging field. This project will engage the Australian Road Research Board (ARRB) to develop an appropriate risk assessment framework for the incorporation of these technologies into the operation of feedlots.
  • Funded by

    Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)

  • Project date

    1 Oct 2021 -
    15 Apr 2023

  • Research organisation

    ARRB Group Ltd

Multiple industries
Beef cattle Sheep & lamb
Multiple technology areas
Animal technology E-commerce & market platforms
Research project

Statistical Support for MSA Research & Development

Meat Standards Australia (MSA) was developed by the Australian red meat industry to improve the eating quality consistency of beef and sheepmeat. This funding will provide project and study design consultation as well as statistical support for MSA research and development, as directed by authorised MSA personnel.
  • Funded by

    Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)

  • Project date

    1 Oct 2021 -
    30 Mar 2023

  • Research organisation

    Strategic Bovine Services

Beef cattle
Multiple technology areas
Animal technology Crop protection
Research project

Integrated tick management communications

The management of ticks is critical for livestock production, with Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) estimating that the annual on-farm cost of cattle ticks to the Australian industry is approximately $146m. This project will deliver six practical, producer-facing articles and relevant images to inform producers about integrated tick management.
  • Funded by

    Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)

  • Project date

    24 Sep 2021 -
    17 May 2022

  • Research organisation

    Dawbuts Pty Ltd

Multiple industries
Alternative protein Aquaculture Beef cattle Beverage Cereal grains Cotton Dairy Eggs Essential oils Forestry Fruits Game Honey bees Nuts Oilseeds Other rural industries Packaged food Pasture, fodder & feed Poultry Pulse grains Sugar Vegetables Wild catch fisheries Wine Wool
Organisation

Department of Industry, Science, and Resources (DISR)

The Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources is committed to driving economic growth and job creation for all Australians.
  • Location

    Australia

  • Organisation type

    Government agency

Dairy
Multiple technology areas
Animal technology Input management
Research project

Observational Study for DSF

This short term project will provide supporting information and data from a previous study to underpin potential changes in selected goals and targets for the 2030 Australian Dairy Industry Sustainability Framework, in the areas of on-farm antimicrobial usage, soil nutrient management planning, and dairy herd culling.
  • Funded by

    Dairy Australia

  • Project date

    7 Sep 2021 -
    20 Dec 2021

  • Research organisation

    Dairy Australia

Dairy
Animal technology
Research project

National Artificial Insemination Education Program and Professional Technician Accreditation

The aim of this project is to develop a national Artificial Insemination (AI) training program that includes a standard curriculum and a suite of industry-endorsed training resources and assessments that can be delivered by eligible registered training organisations (RTOs).
  • Funded by

    Dairy Australia

  • Project date

    1 Sep 2021 -
    30 Jun 2022

  • Research organisation

    Dairy Australia

Dairy
Animal technology
Research project

Measuring Emissions Intensity at Dairy Farm and Industry Scale

This project aims to provide farmers with an accurate method to measure on-farm greenhouse gas emissions intensity (EI) and to research ways to reduce it across the Australian dairy industry. The industry is committed to reducing EI of milk production by 30% by 2030.
  • Funded by

    Dairy Australia

  • Project date

    30 Aug 2021 -
    31 May 2023

  • Research organisation

    Dairy Australia

Multiple industries
Alternative protein Aquaculture Beef cattle Beverage Cereal grains Cotton Cross industry Dairy Eggs Essential oils Forestry Fruits Game Honey bees Natural capital assets Nuts Oilseeds Other rural industries Packaged food Pasture, fodder & feed Pork Poultry Pulse grains Sheep & lamb Sugar Vegetables Wild catch fisheries Wine Wool
Organisation

BlueMount Food and Agriculture

BlueMount Food and Agriculture, a subsidiary of BlueMount Capital (Vic) Pty Ltd, is the catalyst successfully linking investors and Australian food and agricultural businesses to create world class investment opportunities within the Australian food and agricultural sector.
  • Location

    Australia and global

  • Organisation type

    Investor, Industry consultant, Other

Multiple industries
Beef cattle Dairy Game Sheep & lamb
Animal technology
Research project

Uptake of Training and Animal Health and Welfare Practices

Encouraging greater uptake of leading animal health and welfare practice across the livestock supply chain is important to reduce risks, increase productivity and support industry sustainability. This project aims to produce a sustainable training strategy tailored to the specific requirements of the livestock export industry.
  • Funded by

    Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)

  • Project date

    15 Aug 2021 -
    30 Jun 2022

  • Research organisation

    LiveCorp

Multiple industries
Alternative protein Aquaculture Cereal grains Cross industry Dairy Eggs Essential oils Fruits Nuts Oilseeds Other rural industries Packaged food Pasture, fodder & feed Pork Poultry Pulse grains Vegetables
Organisation

AgFood Fund

The AgFood Opportunities Fund is an alternative and defensive investment fund based in Melbourne, Australia. Our investment objective is to provide shareholders with 8-10% p.a. returns across the agribusiness and food cycles by identifying under-valued investment opportunities both locally and globally through listed and unlisted companies.
  • Location

    Australia and global

  • Organisation type

    Investor

Multiple industries
Beef cattle Sheep & lamb
Animal technology
Research project

Best Practice Treatment Factsheets for Cattle

This project seeks to engage a consultant to create seven fact sheets on best practice treatment of cattle on livestock export ships, for use by stockpersons and employees on board.
  • Funded by

    Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)

  • Project date

    6 Aug 2021 -
    30 Jun 2022

  • Research organisation

    LiveCorp

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