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MLA event types
MLA runs a range of events and workshops designed to deliver the practical outcomes of R&D activities and inform producers about the range of marketing activities. These events aim to increase the confidence, knowledge and skills of people involved in the red meat industry.
National MLA Events |
Aim |
No of Attendees |
Red Meat | Held in conjunction with the MLA AGM, Red Meat is a flagship event for Australia's red meat industry. It is open to all local and interstate producers and industry stakeholders. | 200+ |
MLA AGM | Held in November each year members receive the financial statements, directors’ report and audit report and consider director elections and member resolutions. | 200+ |
Productivity and Profitability webinars | A series of webinars are designed to assist Sheep, Cattle and Goat producers to increase the productivity and profitability of their businesses. | Online |
Targeted Extension Events |
Aim |
Expected Numbers |
Region |
EDGENetwork | Intensive workshops focusing on the key areas of business, NRM, pasture and livestock management | 15 - 20 | Australia wide |
Beef Up Forums | Designed to give cattle producers practical information and tools they can put into practice in their business | 20 - 70 | Northern |
Bred Well Fed Well | Bred Well Fed Well workshops are practical, one-day events highlighting the key production benefits of superior genetics, plus feed management for improved reproductive performance and livestock productivity. | Southern | |
Livestock Advisor Updates | Livestock Advisor Updates are regionally relevant, one-day technical workshops. The workshops provide opportunities for livestock advisors, leading producers and professional extension consultants. |
20 - 50 | Northern, Southern and Western Australia |
Livestock Advisor Essentials | The Livestock Advisor Essentials program consists of three two day workshops and a mentorship program aimed at providing essential skills for livestock consultants, stock agents, veterinarians and others working as an agricultural advisor. | 10 - 30 | Southern |
MeatUp Forums | Designed to give southern cattle, sheep and goat producers information and tools they can implement in their businesses. | 50 - 90 | Southern |
Beef Champions Network | Genetics networks developed as part of the Genetics adoption plan. Beef champions is targeted at upskilling services providers in the private and public sector. | Australia wide | |
Livestock genetics forum | Biannual forum run to highlight and ensure producers are aware of the genetics investments via the NLGC, aimed at NLGC priorities. | 50- 100 | Australia wide |
Third Party Sponsorship |
Aim |
Expected Numbers |
National | Events that attract pull a significant crowd of local, interstate and international visitors (eg: BeefAustralia & Lambex). | 500+ |
Regional | Events and activities that provide a platform to deliver the latest R&D information to producers from a specific region. | 200 - 350 |
Local | Events and activities that seek to address the local issues and concerns of cattle, sheep and goat producers. | 50 - 100 |
MLA support provided to third party events and activities is financial and in-kind. The level of support provided depends on the alignment of the sponsorship with the specified criteria.
Phone: 1800 023 100
Email: events@mla.com.au