MLA- Ideas for year-round productivity | Five tools to improve grazing management | Disease guides for cattle and sheep
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NB2 gate opens up productivity-boosting ideas
Alice and Darren Marks (pictured) and their family have ensured year-round productivity for their Central Queensland beef business by tapping into new ideas from MLA’s NB2 program.
Five tools for improving grazing land management
Upgrade your feedbase toolbox to drive long-term productivity with tools from MLA’s Grazing land management hub.
Prices and markets
The latest market developments | Prices and market stats | Market reports
Weekly cattle and sheep market wrap
As expected, cattle, sheep and lamb supply has tightened off the back of recent rainfall and softer prices. Processing volumes across all species remain well above the corresponding weeks in 2022.
Slaughter volumes lift strongly in Q1
According to ABS data released today, there were significant improvements in slaughter and production figures across all species in Q1 2023, particularly cattle and mutton.
Applications open for MLA Board positions
MLA is calling for applications for two non-executive director positions on its skills-based Board. Candidates with extensive experience in either beef or sheep production are encouraged to apply.
New cattle and sheep disease guides
Two practical resources have been developed by the Department of Primary Industries and Regions South Australia to help producers prevent, diagnose and treat cattle and sheep diseases.
Free online courses helping lot feeders drive efficiency
Australian Lot Feeders’ Association (ALFA) and MLA recently launched a suite of free online short courses aimed at driving efficiencies and supporting career development for feedlot employees.
Have a soup-er weekend
As the weather cools down, serve up some comforting, slow-cooked goodness with this spiced lamb shank soup.