Red Meat Updates 2022

The 9th annual Red Meat Updates was held on Friday, 29 July 2022 at the Tramsheds Function Centre, Launceston. The theme for Red Meat Updates in 2022 was ‘future-proofing your farm business for long-term sustainability’ and presentations on the day covered topics in the areas of sheep, beef, irrigated and dryland pastures. Red Meat Updates would not be possible without our event sponsors and the working group greatly appreciate their continued support.

2022 conference proceedings

2022 event summary

Presentations

MLA update

MLA welcome – Jason Strong, Managing Director, Meat & Livestock Australia

Red Meat Champions

Industry Innovator (sponsored by Private Forests Tasmania): The cost of financial freedom shouldn’t be your time – Ram Savana, Enable Ag
Gate to Plate (sponsored by Coles Supermarkets): Diversification of the family farm – Sophie Nichols-Johnston, Littlewood Farm
Emerging Leader (sponsored by Angus Australia): Making the most of opportunities that come your way – Rozzie O’Reilly, LAMBPRO

Irrigated Pasture Updates (sponsored by DLF Seeds)

Dryland Pasture Updates (sponsored by Barenbrug)

Lessons learnt from across the ditch – Sarah Adams, Gallagher New Zealand
Establishing and maintaining legumes in dryland mixed pastures – Rowan Smith, Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture
Setting up paddocks for irrigation success – Graeme Mulligan, Gallagher Animal Management

Sheep updates (sponsored by Zoetis)

Beef updates (sponsored by Landfall Angus)

Fit to join – Dr Mary McQuillan, Charles Sturt University
Traceability in the beef industry – George Basha, Integrity Systems Company
Efficiency gains to be made through genetic selection – Rozzie O’Reilly, LAMBPRO
The potential of dairy beef for the Tasmanian beef and dairy industries – Stephen Creese and Mark Miers, Clovelly Tasmania
The keys to unlocking ewe survival – Dr Mary McQuillan, Charles Sturt University
Heifer development and management to increase productivity – Jena Alexopoulos, University of Adelaide