Red Meat Updates – Friday, 29 July 2022

The 9th annual Red Meat Updates will 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. 

This year we are excited to present our online industry catalogue – here you can find valuable resources from each of our 2022 sponsors. 

2022 Red Meat Updates full program

Download the 2022 RMU program

Red Meat Updates Virtual Farm Tour (sponsored by Nutrien Ag Solutions)

The 2022 Red Meat Updates Virtual Farm Tour was sponsored by Nutrien Ag Solutions and features the O’Connor family from Connorville Station, Cressy Tasmania. Connorville Station, located in Cressy, northern Tasmania is one of the oldest farming operations in the state. Continuously farmed by the O’Connor family since it’s establishment in 1824. Seventh generation producer, Roderic O’Connor and his wife, Kate take a pragmatic approach to farm management decisions, looking long-term to ensure the business’ resilience and sustainability.

Thank you to the O’Connor family for being our hosts for this year’s VFT and to Nutrien Ag Solutions for their ongoing support of Red Meat Updates. 

2022 Red Meat Updates Virtual Farm Tour – Connorville Station, Cressy TAS

Welcome address

• MLA Welcome – Jason Strong, Managing Director, Meat & Livestock Australia

Red Meat Champions

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

Irrigated pasture updates (sponsored by DLF Seeds)

• Lessons learnt from across the ditch – Sarah Adams, Gallagher New Zealand
• Setting up paddocks for irrigation success – Graham Mulligan, Gallagher Animal Management

Dryland pasture updates (sponsored by Barenbrug)

• Establishing and maintaining legumes in dryland mixed pastures – Dr Rowan Smith, Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture

Sheep Updates (sponsored by Zoetis)

• Fit to join – Dr Mary McQuillan, Charles Sturt University
• Efficiency gains to be made through genetic selection – Rozzie O’Reilly, LAMBPRO
• The keys to unlocking ewe survival – Dr Mary McQuillan, Charles Sturt University

Beef Updates (sponsored by Landfall Angus)

• Traceability in the beef industry – George Basha, Integrity Systems Company
• The potential of dairy beef for the Tasmanian beef and dairy industries – Stephen Creese and Mark Miers, Clovelly Tasmania
• Heifer development and management to increase productivity – Jena Alexopoulos, University of Adelaide

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