Producer input will be used to set MLA’s research priorities, via the Northern Australia Beef Research Council (NABRC)
Gulf cattle producers can check the pulse of their business, access new technologies and get a handle on the latest industry research at a forum at Mt Surprise on 1-2 June.
The two-day BeefUp Showcase is the latest in a series held throughout northern Australia.
The BeefUp days are developed by Regional Beef Research Committee (RBRC) members in collaboration with MLA, to ensure topics are relevant to local producers.
The Mt Surprise event will be also partner with the Northern Gulf Resource Management Group, Gulf Cattlemen’s Association and Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries.
A new addition to the Mt Surprise program is a forum where producers can have their say about regional research and development (R&D) needs.
“The R&D priorities feedback session reflects MLA’s focus on grassroots consultation,” BeefUp coordinator Barb Bishop said.
“It is an opportunity for local producers to provide input into the direction of local and industry research.”
She said the inclusion of this feedback session at the recent BeefUp days in WA was successful, with producers contributing ideas ranging from fire management to technologies that meet the needs of northern producers.
This producer input will be used to set MLA’s research priorities, via the Northern Australia Beef Research Council (NABRC) – an independent organisation made up of producer representatives, research organisations and education providers.
As well as providing an update on the latest red meat industry R&D and adoption activities, the Mt Surprise event will include analysis of domestic and export market conditions.