When Brian and Keeleigh Allport first introduced goats to their cattle and sheep enterprise in 2018, it was part of an on-farm drought mitigation strategy to help better manage their vegetation.

Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) has released a bold new vision to lift the Australian red meat and livestock industry’s productivity, profitability and sustainability with its new Strategic Plan 2030

Dr David Johnston has a goal for every bull sold across Australia to be backed by an estimated breeding value (EBV).

When the Moore family of Jamestown, SA, expanded their mixed farming enterprise to include a neighbouring parcel of forestry, it not only increased their grazing area but also provided the perfect location for containment infrastructure.

The mixed results in the cattle market this week were due to the volatility of supply in saleyards. This was caused by interrupted sales, with reduced yardings the week prior.

Truck driver John Matthewson is no stranger to the red meat industry. He's now a producer and owner of livestock transport company BeefTrans, but John's extensive resume as a buyer for the two major supermarkets, a 10-year stint in the export industry, and as a partner in another transport business, has crafted his unique insights across the red meat supply chain.

MLA’s annual Lambassador delegation has recently returned to Australian shores, bringing together international food professionals who are passionate about sharing the story of Australian lamb.

Ian and Louise Johnson called Naracoorte home on a predominantly prime lamb property until the family bought ‘Amherst’ (2,070ha) at Willalooka in 1992. As time progressed, succession planning meant that Ian and Louise took over Amherst in 2002 and Ian’s passion for cattle saw him focus on breeding.

Glenda and her partner Collin Valler run Bellarine Boer Goats alongside their Brahman cattle and fat lambs over 6,500 acres in Emerald’s highlands. According to Glenda, making livestock familiar with transport, yard handling and loading makes for faster and stress-free processes in the long run.

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