Save Story Want to save opportunities and organisations? Register for a growAG. account today. Sign up Sign in Story MLA is building a workforce for the future Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) is all about fostering the long-term prosperity of Australia’s red meat and livestock industry. So, what does that mean and where do the Horizon Scholars come into it? We recently caught up with Josh Whelan, Program Manager, Innovation Capability at MLA to find out. Published Tuesday, 04 January 2022
Save Story Story MLA funded BladeStop: a safety success story MLA funded BladeStop technology is now bringing huge safety benefits for workers in processing plants across 25 countries. BladeStop band saw safety system has reached a milestone of 1,000 units installed in processor plants across the world. Developed by Machinery Automation and Robotics (now a part of Scott Technology) with funding from the MLA Donor Company, the technology reduces the risk of serious injury for workers by mechanically stopping the blade when the unit senses that the operator has come into contact. Led by Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) Author Lindsay Kasprowicz Published Friday, 01 January 2021
Save Story Story Livestock counting solution ready for next phase of development MLA, LiveCorp and University of Technology Sydney researchers are seeking interested partners to further develop and commercialise automated livestock counting video technology for live export yards and vessels, saleyards and farms. Led by Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) In collaboration with LiveCorp and University of Technology Sydney Author Samantha Noon Published Wednesday, 18 November 2020
Save Story Story MLA seeks global solution providers to enhance Australia’s red meat supply chain Meat & Livestock Australia is seeking expressions of interest from global collaborators with solutions to objectively measure value characteristics – from productivity, welfare and eating quality to marbling potential – in live animals. With the potential to transform decision-making for producers, feedlotters, and processors, it’s a research priority that’s turning a lot of heads. Author Casey Dunn Published Wednesday, 30 November 2022
Save Story Story Investing for impact for Australia’s red meat sector Sophisticated supply chains and increased collaboration, bolstered by the launch of growAG., is helping drive ag innovation and investments for Meat & Livestock Australia. MLA Managing Director, Jason Strong shares his goals to beef up the livestock industry and why blue sky technologies and value-adding are key. Author Beverley Hadgraft Published Tuesday, 01 June 2021