Producers leading the future of southern beef – EOI now open
Southern Australian beef producers can be part of a national pilot shaping the future of industry learning with the launch of More Beef from Pastures 2.0
03 September 2025
Producers leading the future of southern beef – expressions of interest now open
Southern Australian beef producers can be part of a national pilot shaping the future of industry learning with the launch of More Beef from Pastures 2.0 (MBfP 2.0), the flagship extension program of Meat & Livestock Australia’s (MLA) Profitable and Resilient Southern Beef Herds project.
The program is seeking expressions of interest from engaged beef producers to join small, regionally based pilot learning groups in South Australia, Victoria, New South Wales, Tasmania and Western Australia.
MLA’s Project Manager for Beef Productivity, Ainsley Smith said MBfP 2.0 will be a boost for the southern beef industry as it aligns with MLA’s strategic plan of increasing producers’ productivity and profitability.
“MBfP 2.0 builds on the proven More Beef from Pastures program,” she said.
“The project team consulted with producers and advisers via the producer advisory group to co-design and map the project considering today’s challenges and opportunities.
“It brings together research, extension and on-farm knowledge to deliver practical improvements in herd and pasture management with components focused on improving maternal productivity, pasture utilisation and business decision-making.
“We are now inviting 100 beef producers from across southern Australia to be part of the program. It is an exciting opportunity for producers to learn from each other and industry experts whilst identifying areas where they could improve their enterprise.”
University of Adelaide and SA Drought Hub Livestock Technical Specialist Dr Penny Schulz said MBfP 2.0 will help producers utilise the latest research to make better, more timely decisions.
“We’re looking for producers who want to lift productivity and resilience in their business and help shape the next era of beef extension across southern Australia,” she said.
Program highlights:
- Two-year commitment in a small peer group, facilitated by a trained advisor
- Practical, hands-on learning using your own herd and pasture data
- Access to cutting-edge technical content and tools tailored to southern beef systems
- Full cost of participation reimbursed through supported data collection
Who should apply:
Self-replacing beef enterprises with at least 50 heifers, committed to continuous improvement and open to learning and sharing with others.
How to apply:
Expressions of interest are open until Friday 5 September 2025. Places are limited and selection will be based on enterprise fit and regional coverage.
Partners and funding:
The Profitable and Resilient Southern Beef Herds project is led by the University of Adelaide through the Davies Livestock Research Centre, with funding from and partnerships with Meat & Livestock Australia Donor Company, Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture (University of Tasmania), WA Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, Tasmanian Beef Industry Trust, Halter, and the Future Drought Fund through the South Australian and Tasmanian Drought Hubs.
The initiative was promoted through The Southern Australian Livestock Research Council (SALRC).
