Meat and Livestock Australia’s MeatUp Forum at Albany

Meat and Livestock Australia will be hosting its MeatUp Forum in Albany on March 28 to give producers the tools they need to improve their beef, sheep or goat production. MLA MeatUp Forums deliver the latest in red meat research, development and adoption, and are held throughout southern Australia. The forums are designed for beef, sheep and goat producers through the input of regional producer working groups The Albany forum will be opened by MLA managing director Jason Strong with insights into current adoption programs and a red meat market update. Other speakers include Agrista representative John Francis, Borden feedlotter Paul O’Meehan, consultant Dan Parrell, and producers Tom Depiazzi and Jeremy Walker. Topics will cover business and profitability, proactive farm business and people management, improving artificial insemination performance, and preparing cows, as well as increasing cattle reproduction rates and preparing bulls. Also speaking will be MLA project manager Sarita Guy on breeding and feeding to maximise profit, and Manypeaks producer Tim Metcalfe on summer canola grazing. Cibo Labs representative Alastair Raynor will discuss managing the feedbase and there will be a virtual tour of the Walker family’s farm in Green Range. For more information, and to register, visit mla.com.au/meatup.