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Get the run down on all the presentations you can see at the 2023 MLA Updates

Driving global demand for Australian red meat

Andrew Cox and Nathan Low

Join MLA General Manager of International Markets, Andrew Cox, and General Manager of Domestic Marketing and Insights, Nathan Low, as they deliver a presentation on marketing programs that are driving demand for Australian red meat in both our key international and domestic markets.

Cuts to cuisine

Sam Burke and Kelly Payne

Join MLA Product & Business Development Manager and Corporate Chef Sam Burke alongside MLA Retail Training Facilitator Kelly Payne as they give a guided breakdown for transforming trends into menus.

Victoria MSA Excellence in Eating Quality Awards

David Packer

Join MLA Program Manager of Meat Standards Australia in congratulating the recipients of the Victoria MSA Excellence in Eating Quality Awards.

Growing and securing Victoria’s agriculture

Matt Lowe

Join Chief Executive of Agriculture Victoria, Matt Lowe, as he addresses developments within Victoria’s red meat industry and the outlook on overcoming environmental and climate challenges.

PDS Victoria

Erica Schelfhorst, Jane Court and Nick Linden

Join Agriculture Victoria’s Erica Schelfhorst, Jane Court and Nick Linden as they highlight 2023’s PDS findings, driving adoption through Agriculture Victoria’s networks, and upcoming PDS projects.

From the ground up

Sally Leigo and Andrew Morelli

Join MLA Adoption Program Manager Sally Leigo alongside MLA Southern Beef and Sheep Project Manager Andrew Morelli as they explore producer perspective on improving soil to lift livestock production. The pair will be accompanied by a panel of three producers.

Pathway to progress

Peta Bradley

Join MLA Sheep Genetics Manager Peta Bradley as she discusses delivering genetic tools to sheepmeat producers for sustainability and productivity.

MSA Beef

Kate Neath

Join MLA Business Development Manager of Meat Standards Australia, Kate Neath, for her presentation of driving value in the red meat supply chain.

MSA Sheepmeat

David Packer

Join MLA Program Manager of Meat Standards Australia, David Packer, for his presentation of driving value in the red meat supply chain.

Mastering the eNVD workshop

Peter Quigley

Join ISC Integration Analyst Peter Quigley to become a master of the eNVD. Peter will be joined by sheep producer Stan Moore during this hands-on learning opportunity.

To make the most of this workshop:

  • Download the latest version of the ‘eNVD Livestock Consignments’ app
  • Have your myMLA login details on hand
  • Bring your phone, your questions and get ready to learn how to create and send a digital consignment.

eNVDs and why integrity matters industry panel

Jo Quigley

Join ISC CEO Jo Quigley as she facilitates a panel featuring sheep producer and VFF Livestock Group president Scott Young, Mark Inglis from Thomas Foods International, Bendigo Livestock Exchange manager Andrew McCulloch and Livestock and Rural Transporters Association of Victoria CEO Alina Hawkins about eNVDs and the importance of integrity systems in the red meat supply chain.  

MLA CN30 update

Margaret Jewell

Join Margaret Jewell, MLA's Program Manager – Environmental Sustainability, for an update on MLA’s progress towards CN30.

Sustainability Frameworks update

Edwina Clowes

Join MLA Sustainability Frameworks and Stakeholders Manager Edwina Clowes for an update on MLA’s Sustainability Frameworks.

Sheep and cattle markets update

Ripley Atkinson

Join acting NLRS Operations Manager Ripley Atkinson for an update and his outlook on sheep and cattle markets.

Optimising heifer development and management

Jena Alexopoulos

Join University of Adelaide School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences’ Jena Alexopoulos for her insights on optimising heifer development and management.

Developing a shedding breeding value for sheep

Sam Walkom

Join Senior Research Fellow at AGBU Sam Walkom for a presentation on developing a shedding breeding value for sheep.

Generating greater value through objective carcase measurement

David Packer

Join MLA Program Manager of Meat Standards Australia, David Packer, for his presentation on Objective Carcase Measurement devices.

SkyKelpie drone mustering

Luke Chaplain

Join Queensland producer Luke Chaplain as he demonstrates how the SkyKelpie is used in drone mustering and aerial stockmanship, and how it benefits on-farm productivity.

Fit to join

Melanie Smith

Join MLA Program Manager of Sheep and Goat Productivity Melanie Smith as she delivers a presentation on ewe assessment tools to help maximise ewe and lamb survival and health during lambing to improve both animal welfare outcomes and productivity.

Be Prepared and Rural Aid

Sally Leigo and Myfanwy Pitcher

Join MLA Adoption Program Manager Sally Leigo and Rural Aid Mental Health and Wellbeing Manager Myf Pitcher as they discuss disaster preparation, recovery resources, and looking after your own wellbeing.