The Department of Industry, Tourism and Trade, in conjunction with Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) and the Northern Territory Cattlemen’s Association (NTCA) will be holding a field day on 25 August 2021 followed by a BeefUp Forum on 26 August 2021 at the Victoria River Research Station (VRRS).
VRRS is a 31,400 hectare research facility located in the iconic and productive Victoria River District and an important contributor to the northern Australia beef cattle industry.
Northern Territory beef producers and pastoral industry stakeholders will have the opportunity to network with expert speakers and learn more about recent research outcomes and developing issues and opportunities within the industry, including:
o Landscape carbon management and commercial opportunities
o Maximising the beef enterprise profitability
o Effective rangeland management.
This important industry event aims to address the growing interest surrounding carbon management, maximising production with available resources, the ever-changing market and future ramifications and diversification of the northern Australia beef cattle production systems.
Suppliers interested in hosting a trade display are encouraged to contact the Department of Industry, Tourism and Trade’s Livestock Industry Development Livestock Extension Officer Eleanor Fordyce eleanor.fordyce@nt.gov.au
To register to attend the free industry event email eleanor.fordyce@nt.gov.au
Quotes from Department of Industry, Tourism and Trade Deputy CEO Luke Bowen:
“Field days provide an opportunity to undertake tours of the station, explore the latest research as well as networking opportunities for industry with representatives from both MLA and the NTCA attending.
“The beef cattle industry provides a significant economic contribution to regional communities in the Territory so it’s fantastic to have MLA and the NTCA part of the field day program.
Quote from NT Cattlemen’s Association CEO Will Evans:
“The Field Day and the BeefUp Forum will be a fantastic opportunity for northern beef producers to come together at the Victoria River Research Station to hear about the latest on-farm research and technologies to drive profitability and productivity and catch up with their red meat industry peers.”
Quotes from Meat and Livestock Australia – Michael Crowley, General Manager Research Development & Adoption:
“Meat and Livestock Australia’s BeefUp Forums provide an opportunity for northern Australian beef producers to engage with the latest on-farm research and technologies, connect with key service providers, researchers and like-minded producer and be part of shaping the future direction of the red meat and livestock industry.
“In addition to taking producers through the outcomes of our research and development projects, the BeefUp Forums also provide an opportunity to look at the priorities in the region to drive profitability and productivity on-farm.”
Media contact: Department of Industry, Tourism and Trade – 0428 052 647