W.CFP.2301 - LEP Co-Funding Program
| Project start date: | 01 July 2022 |
| Project end date: | 30 June 2023 |
| Publication date: | 11 March 2024 |
| Project status: | Completed |
| Livestock species: | Grain-fed Cattle, Grass-fed Cattle, Sheep, Goat, Lamb |
Summary
The aim of the Co-Funding Program is to assist exporters and producers in the delivery of risk mitigation strategies and adoption of best practice livestock management to support the growth, productivity improvements and sustainability of the livestock export industry. The Program also aims to join the improvement of supply chain productivity and efficiency with business development to improve operator competitiveness and trade sustainability. Importantly, it has been developed to facilitate the uptake and extension of research and development (R&D) outcomes, as well as assist with the processes involved in shipment preparations and on-board vessel activity during voyages.
Objectives
The aim of the Co-Funding Program is to assist exporters and producers in the delivery of risk mitigation strategies and adoption of best practice livestock management to support the growth, productivity improvements and sustainability of the livestock export industry. The Program also aims to join the improvement of supply chain productivity and efficiency with business development to improve operator competitiveness and trade sustainability. Importantly, it has been developed to facilitate the uptake and extension of research and development (R&D) outcomes, as well as assist with the processes involved in shipment preparations and on-board vessel activity during voyages.
Key findings
By leveraging producer and exporter funds, the Co-Funding Program will contribute to the delivery of key strategic priorities of Red Meat 2030, including:
Our Markets: Improving the economic resilience for our industry by increasing access to, and the performance of existing and new markets.
Our Systems: Maintaining our valued integrity systems, built on trust and respect that supports strong partnerships and sharing of information, reducing unnecessary industry and government regulation.
Our Livestock: Setting the standard for world-class animal health, biosecurity and production practices.
Benefits to industry
The Co-Funding Program is designed to facilitate projects that are additional to normal commercial arrangements and which are outside of daily and routine in-market exporter staff, producer or consultant activities. That is, projects that will stimulate and facilitate broader industry and trade benefit, as well as enhancing the efficiency of individual commercial operators.
MLA action
The LEP Co-Funding Program will continue to provide support to livestock exporters in FY24.
Future research
The LEP Co-Funding Program will continue to provide support to livestock exporters in FY24.
More information
| Project manager: | Rashelle Levonian |
| Contact email: | reports@mla.com.au |
