
Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)
MLA’s purpose is to foster the long-term prosperity of the Australian red meat and livestock industry.
We do this by:
- Delivering research and development that contributes to producer profitability, sustainability and global competitiveness
- Growing demand for red meat in Australia and overseas
MLA is a public company limited by guarantee.
MLA is the declared industry marketing body and the industry research body under sections 60(1) and 60(2) of the Australian Meat and Live-stock Industry Act 1997. Funding comes from transaction levies paid on livestock sales, the Australian government and voluntary contributions from industry partners.
MLA is a service provider to the red meat industry, not an industry representative body or lobby group.

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Organisation type
Focus areas
- Animal health
- Biosecurity
- Climate & weather
- Extension & adoption
- Farm business management
- Genetics
- Input costs
- Market opportunities
- Price & quality
- Risk reduction
- Water quality & efficiency
- Connectivity & infrastructure
- Data rights
- Functional food & ingredients
- Hygiene & shelf stability
- Modelling
- Sensory & flavour
Industries
Sustainabilities
Technology areas
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Opportunity type
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Express interest by
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Readiness
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Opportunity type
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Express interest by
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Readiness
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Express interest by
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Readiness
Mid to Late (TRL 5-9)For opportunities that are seeking solutions providers who are in the mid to late stages of readiness.

Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA): Development, evaluation and adoption of objective measurement solutions for live animals - Request for Tender
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Opportunity type
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Readiness
Any (TRL 1-9)For opportunities that are seeking solutions providers who are at any stage of readiness.

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Opportunity type
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Readiness
Early (TRL 1-4)Describes the challenge or opportunity being pursued and undertakes preliminary R&D to determine if the concept is feasible.

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Opportunity type
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Readiness
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Research projects
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Summary and Quadrant Analysis: Data stocktake, analysis and implementation roadmap
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Funded by
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Project date
1 Oct 2022 - 30 Jun 2023
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Research organisation
Australian Livestock Exporters' Council (ALEC)

Development & implementation of NB2 feedbase data templates, skills training, analysis and reporting.
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Funded by
Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)
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Project date
10 May 2022 - 16 Sep 2025
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Research organisation
Range IQ Pty Ltd

Implantable RFID for cattle - Commercial Supply Chain trials
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Funded by
Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)
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Project date
1 Nov 2022 - 21 Jan 2025
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Research organisation
The Growth Drivers Pty Ltd

A soil investment strategy for livestock grazing systems.
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Funded by
Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)
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Project date
15 May 2022 - 1 Sep 2023
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Research organisation
Soil CRC

Transformational and integrated feedbase for mixed farming zones of southern Australia
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Funded by
Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)
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Project date
30 May 2022 - 28 Aug 2027
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Research organisation
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO)

Carbon EDGE package development
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Funded by
Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)
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Project date
1 Aug 2022 - 10 Dec 2024
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Research organisation
Pinion Advisory Trust

Goal Setting - Australian Beef Industry FY23
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Funded by
Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)
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Project date
20 Sep 2022 - 28 Oct 2023
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Research organisation
ACIL Allen

LCA Analysis of the Australian Beef Industry
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Funded by
Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)
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Project date
20 Nov 2022 - 15 Nov 2023
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Research organisation
Integrity Ag and Environment Pty Ltd

Antimicrobial usage - development of data collection and metrics for beef
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Funded by
Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)
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Project date
1 May 2022 - 30 Jun 2024
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Research organisation
AgVet Projects Pty Ltd
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