BeefUp Forum: Mataranka

MLA is holding a BeefUp Forum in Mataranka, NT on 30^th August. BeefUp forums have been designed to deliver information and programs with clear and practical information and tools that producers can take home and put into practice on-farm immediately.

Expert discussions focus on the key profit drivers of beef businesses and sustainability practices that can make a significant difference to an enterprises bottom line.

 Program

• Beef market update: Global market prospects and emerging markets for Australian beef
• Beef business management: How profit drivers and cost of production link to all aspects of your enterprise
• Education & Training in the Top End: Thinking outside the square?
• Reproduction: Lifting the performance of breeding herds in northern Australia
• Phosphorus: An update presentation on the Brunchilly phosphorus project
• Natural Resource Management: What is grass worth to your business?
• Intensification: Guidelines for the development of cattle stations – insights from Pigeon Hole
• Lifting the performance of breeding herds in northern Australia: Research findings from the Cash Cow Project
• What’s happening locally: Hear progress on the NT Survey and DPIF-MLA Producer Demonstration Sites
• MLA Northern Beef and Animal Welfare research and development update: Learn how innovative R&D is delivering industry solutions
• Butchering demonstration

The forums provide an opportunity for producers to hear the right information direct from the right source and have their questions answered. Hands on demonstrations are provided during the forums, as is information on related training options and the opportunity to arrange follow-up advice.

Time: Starts at 10.00am  with registration and morning tea, ends at 6.00pm followed by BBQ dinner

Cost: $20 per business

To register: Call MLA on 1800 675 717