L.EQT.2108 - MSA and Industry Statistical Analysis support and training
The Analytics for industry program delivers statistical training to develop the data handling/analysis skills for staff from the meat processing and pastoral industries.
| Project start date: | 28 August 2020 |
| Project end date: | 29 March 2022 |
| Publication date: | 18 January 2024 |
| Project status: | Completed |
| Livestock species: | Grain-fed Cattle, Grass-fed Cattle, Sheep, Lamb |
| Relevant regions: | National |
Summary
This project supported the capability building of other industry stakeholders through facilitating an Analytics for Industry workshop. Along with the workshop, the consultant supports the MSA program through independent statistical evaluation of the MSA program and research outcomes as identified.
Objectives
To deliver statistical training, through open courses, the industry operatives to develop the data handling/analysis skills of the meat processing and pastoral industries. The course is aimed at introducing participants to the possibilities that are available in data analysis and visualisation of data by providing them with basic R skills.
- Work with the MSA team, as required, to provide statistical expertise for MSA producer awards, Beef Eating Quality Insights Report, Business Development Toolbox to support supply chain analytics, as well as any other analytical queries for MSA data.
-Attendance to all MSA Beef and Sheepmeat Pathway Committee meetings.
Key findings
Final recommendations of research outcomes at Pathways meeting.
Benefits to industry
The benefit to industry is the independent statistical evaluation of MSA research outcomes, which were utilised to discuss opportunities for the Meat Standards Australia Program. This project also supported the capability building of other industry stakeholders through data analysis training workshops.
MLA action
Following the statistical analysis of eating quality research, the eating quality outcomes were assessed at Beef and Sheep Pathway meetings to identify opportunities for the Meat Standards Australia Program.
Future research
MLA/MSA will need to continue to fund independent statistical analysis of eating quality research when it is completed.
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For more information Contact Project Manager: Jessira Saunders |
