To mark the International Day of Rural Women on 15 October, MLA spoke with three producers from the cattle, sheep and goat industries about the changes that have made a difference, the challenges they are navigating and what they have learned along the way. 

From nationwide medical clinics to everyday households across Asia, MLA connected with global consumers this past week to drive demand for Aussie red meat.

Beef producers in northern and remote regions now have greater access to Australia's world-leading Meat Standards Australia (MSA) grading system after a new transport pathway confirmed eligible cattle can remain MSA-compliant after journeys of up to five days.

Today’s sheep producers have access to more information than ever before, from electronic identification and pregnancy scanning to fleece weighing and carcase feedback. Here’s a look at how south-west NSW producer Emma McCrabb is turning data and measurements into practical improvements on-farm.

From cattle country in northern New South Wales to the (nutritionally-balanced) dinner plate, international nutrition leaders got a firsthand look at the people, practices and systems shaping Australia’s red meat industry.

Queensland is supplying the numbers, but NSW is setting the pace as restocker and feeder steer prices hit their strongest levels since 2022.

Martins Stock Haulage (MSH), one of Australia’s largest and most respected livestock carriers, has taken a bold step toward digitising livestock movements by integrating electronic National Vendor Declarations (eNVD) into its operations.

In this Q&A, we speak with a leading UAE importer, Hussam Sarhan – Executive Director at Al Mawashi, about Australian lamb’s value proposition.

Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) is continuing to strengthen demand and deepen relationships for Australian beef, sheepmeat, goatmeat and livestock across Southeast Asia, supported by strong on ground promotion, senior level market engagement and an expanding footprint in both established and emerging markets.

Could goatmeat redefine Australia’s deli game? Here’s the story behind the 100% goatmeat salami challenging the pork industry.