MLA updates is heading to Adelaide this year. Photo: MLA

MEAT & Livestock Australia’s annual updates event is heading to Adelaide this year after heading to Perth last year.

MLA will open the event in collaboration with Livestock SA and the University of Adelaide on 19 November. It will include a field trip and lunch at the University of Adelaide’s Roseworthy campus that will showcase new sheep and cattle yards, projects on drought resilience and livestock wellbeing, alternative shearing technology, and a range of MLA Donor Company projects.

It will be followed by the Livestock SA Annual General Meeting (AGM), welcome drinks hosted by MLA and the annual Livestock SA industry dinner in the evening that will also be open to anyone attending the MLA Updates.

MLA Updates will kick off on 20 November, commencing with a forum on key industry issues with Red Meat Advisory Council members. Following that, attendees will visit a range of showcases and practical demonstrations from MLA’s Research Development and Adoption, Marketing, and Integrity Systems Company teams.

MLA managing director Michael Crowley said the updates will be a good insight into the first year of MLA’s five year strategic plan.

“This year we’re holding MLA Updates in Adelaide where we’ll be providing insights and highlights from the work we are currently investing in as well as highlighting the areas of focus that will deliver tangible outcomes and impact over the next five-year period,” said Mr Crowley.

“This year’s theme is Towards 2030: Driving prosperity through productivity, sustainability and value capture. We’d encourage all interested to explore how MLA is driving demand and working with producers to guide the future of the industry.

“Our presenters will cover practical advice for producers to deal with current challenges, capture opportunities and plan for future prosperity.”

The day will also feature presentations and panel sessions with industry leaders and will conclude with MLA’s Annual General Meeting and a networking sundowner.

Producers and industry stakeholders are encouraged to mark the dates in calendars and keep an eye out for more detail on the event later this year.

Source: MLA