On-farm
On-farm R&D plan 2006-2011
MLA has developed a strategic plan for R&D into livestock production that spans over five years. This plan provides the framework for how and where producer levies and Australian Government funds will be invested in livestock production R&D.
The plan follows extensive industry consultation and considers the strategies of organisations including rural research and development corporations (RDCs), cooperative research centres (CRCs), state government departments of primary industry, the CSIRO and universities.
Between February 2005 and April 2006, a number of workshops were held across Australia with key MLA stakeholders to develop a new strategic plan for livestock production research and development. Following discussions with peak industry councils, the plans were endorsed by the MLA Board in May 2006.
Read the MLA Strategic plan 2010-15
Evaluating MLA's on-farm R&D
MLA's independent evaluation framework, developed by the Centre for International Economics, enables an objective assessment of program outcomes against the company's strategic imperatives. Evaluation work has been carried out into MLA's contribution to increasing the efficiency and productivity of the beef and lamb industries.
Read the evaluations of Increasing efficiency and productivity in beef production and Building the Australian prime lamb industry.
MLA acknowledges the matching funds provided by the Australian Government to support its research and development portfolio.
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