BeefUp forum | Clermont, QLD

Join us for the Clermont BeefUp Forum to hear about the latest in local and world-leading research and technologies for the northern beef industry.

Topics being addressed:
➢ MLA Industry Update – markets, consumer trends, industry strategic goals and RD&A.
➢ Technology research updates and live demonstrations for remote monitoring - cattle (GPS tags and
weighing), pasture, water supply, water medicating (to mitigate methane) and carbon flows.
➢ Carbon – what CN30 means for CQ beef producers; research outcomes on technologies to sequester
carbon and reduce emissions; and how to work out your farm’s carbon status.
➢ Tick and Buffalo Fly control – current best practice control measures.
➢ NB2 pilot group update – MLA’s research adoption initiative for Northern Breeding Businesses.
➢ What do you foresee are the future priority research needs for the beef industry?
➢ Woody weed encroachment – understand the biology of Black Wattle and Currant Bush; how to prevent further encroachment; and control options.