Animal health and welfare
R&D is critical for both on-farm productivity and meeting community animal welfare expectations.
Research & Development
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in topic "Environmental sustainability"
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Modelling of selected CFI offset optionsThe impact of four potential Carbon Farming Initiative (CFI) methodologies on total methane and nitrous oxide emissions per hectare and...National
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The identification of regions where severe fire regimes affect red-meat producersThis project aimed to: define the areas of Australia's rangelands where the Savanna Burning Methodology under the Australian Government's Carbon...National
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Facilitation of Water Reuse ProjectsThe Australian red meat processing industry is a significant consumer of water. Water is primarily used to ensure food safety...National
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Scientific review for B.CCH.1015: Breeding low methane emitting sheep and elucidating the underlying biologyExecutive summary A) To review and evaluate the short-term methane measurement technique as the best predictor of daily methane production....
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Net Carbon Position for the Queensland beef IndustryThe purpose of this technical assessment was to put the current international rules to one side and use the Queensland...
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2006/V03 Soil Productivity With Naturally Occurring AdditivesObjectives 1. To have 12 members of the group knowledgeable about the benefits of enhanced soil productivity through using different...
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Southern Environment Coordinator 2005/06 & 2006/07To Coordinate the Environmental Management sub program of MLA's southern Feedbase & Resource Management portfolio the Consultant assisted the MLA...
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MLA Spatial Toolset Maintenance and SupportThe MLA Spatial Toolset was an early version of the current Rainfall to Pasture Growth Outlook tool. These projects outline...
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Strategic R&D Management and Funding Framework and Review of Adoption of Pasture Utilisation and NRM InnovationsThis paper is the final report in a series of reports prepared by Australian Venture Consultants (the ‘Consultants’) for Meat...National
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Analysis of Air Mass Movement Carrying Levels of PollutantsSince the 1960s Australia has experienced a relatively rapid decline in the health of many of its indigenous trees (Day,...National
MLA invests in both on-farm and off-farm research and development projects with a wide range of project partners, including producer groups, peak industry councils, the CSIRO, leading Australian universities and international research centres.
The R&D program is largely funded by producer levies, with matched funding from the Federal Government. Levies are also collected by the processing, lotfeeding and live export sectors, for investment in projects that support the red meat supply chain beyond the farm gate. Non-levy R&D funding is provided by industry partners through the MLA Donor Company.
In 2018–19 MLA invested $170.3 million in a range of research, development and adoption programs. This included $94.2 million invested through MLA Donor Company (MDC).
Program Areas
Grazing land management
New plant breeding technologies are being used to boost on-farm productivity.
Genetics and genomics
Genetics R&D is producing significant economic benefits for seedstock and meat producers.
Feedlot management
Investment has produced a suite of tools to help producers meet market specifications.
Environmental sustainability
R&D is aimed at increasing on-farm productivity and long-term sustainability.
Livestock production
Animal production R&D aims to increase on-farm productivity and profitability.
Food safety & traceability
R&D supports market access by enhancing product integrity and traceability.
Product innovation
Create innovative red meat products that satisfy consumer demand in domestic and international markets.
Biosecurity
Aims to improve the health and welfare of livestock and the productivity and integrity of the Australian red meat industry.
Digital agriculture
MLA invests in digital agriculture R&D, focusing on whole-farm digital infrastructure technologies.
