A NOTE FROM THE MD… MLA fosters the long-term prosperity of the Australian red meat and livestock industry I announced during the AGM the by delivering world-class first component of this strategy: that research, development and MLA will temporarily waive fees and marketing outcomes. charges relating to all products and services delivered directly by MLA to levy payers. This includes fees related to LPA accreditation, NVD books, and workshops and forums like Bred Well Fed Well and BeefUp Forums. Despite the floods, fires and prolonged drought many have experienced this year, our intention is that by removing these fees, it will make it that little bit easier for producers to adopt new technologies and best practice management strategies uncovered by MLA research. See page 5 for more details. To further assist the national recovery Welcome to our Red Meat 2019 effort, we have also compiled a ‘resilient businesses’ feature in this edition of special edition of Feedback. Feedback. Please have a read of pages Cover (page 12): Windy Station Manager David Lee and his wife MLA’s Red Meat 2019 event was a 16–26 – there are some great farm Clare hosted a producer tour great way to close off what has been a management tips, tools and resources as part of Red Meat 2019. challenging year for red meat producers. in there, especially for those who are Image: Lisa Hatz Photography. recovering from natural disasters. It was pleasing to see the 550 industry stakeholders who made the huge effort It was a pleasure to meet so many Have your say! to join us in Tamworth, particularly given producers at this year’s Red Meat event, We’d love to hear from you the tough conditions. but for those who weren’t able to share info@mla.com.au For those who couldn’t make it, please their feedback with me in Tamworth, take a look at the full coverage of the please don’t hesitate to contact me to 02 9463 9333 event on pages 10–14. From farm tours share your views on Feedback magazine mla.com.au and ag‑tech demonstrations to panel or any other aspect of MLA. @meatandlivestockaustralia discussions, global marketing insights @meatlivestock and networking over delicious red meat, there was something for everyone across meatandlivestock the three days. Most importantly, it was a chance for producers to find out how Jason Strong MLA is investing your hard‑earned levies. MLA Managing Director As I mentioned in my address at the AGM, E: jstrong@mla.com.au Feedback is produced and published by Meat & Livestock MLA remains absolutely committed to Australia Ltd (ABN 39 081 678 364). fostering the prosperity of the Australian MLA acknowledges the matching red meat industry and will continue to funds provided by the Australian look at new ways to achieve this. The Government to support the insights and innovations shared at Red research and development detailed Meat 2019 are testament to that – but in this publication. in 2020 and beyond, where will our This magazine was printed on Sumo focus lie? Offset Laser, an environmentally responsible paper manufactured We are going to do fe under the environmental management wer system ISO 14001 using Elemental things, we are going to do Chlorine Free (ECF) pulp sourced from sustainable forests. Sumo them bigger, and we are Offset Laser is FSC Chain of Custody (CoC) certified (mixed sources). going to be bolder about Disclaimer: our ambitions. The views expressed in Feedback ‘Fewer, Bigger, Bolder’ isn’t a new are not necessarily those of MLA, This approach ensures what we do and concept. It’s a well‑worn path paved by its employees or agents. Feedback authors Sanjay Khosla and Mohanbir content is provided as information not how we do it will deliver real impact to as advice and you should make your our levy payers. Every decision, action Sawhney, underpinned by a seven‑step own enquiries before making decisions concerning your interests. All material in and investment will be made to create program to simplify your operations and Feedback is copyright. Reproduction of unprecedented transformational change drive growth. I recommend adding this the material is encouraged, however due acknowledgement to Feedback is required. in our industry. to your reading list.