Just days after New England beef producers dominated at the World Steak Challenge, US President Donald Trump has announced he will lift tariffs on Australian beef.
Michael Crowley
Posted inAgriculture, Local News, Social Media, Training and courses
New Englanders wanted to be the next aginfluencer
MLA’s Social Media Academy returns 26–27 Nov 2025, offering hands-on TikTok training to help producers share engaging content, build trust, and highlight best practices in the red meat industry.
Posted inAgriculture, Armidale, Science and Research
Australia pioneers world-first FMD vaccine
A world-first biodegradable vaccine to protect livestock from foot and mouth disease (FMD) has been developed through a $20 million, five-year research partnership between Meat & Livestock Australia, Tiba Biotech, and the NSW Government.
Posted inAgriculture, National News
Applications open for 2025–26 Red Meat Ambassadors Program
Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) is proud to announce the return of the successful and popular Ambassadors for the Red Meat Industry program and is calling for any individuals across the red meat supply chain to apply.
Posted inAgriculture, Federal Politics, National News
Trump tariffs have little impact as Australian red meat exports smash records
Australia’s red meat sector has shrugged off US tariffs to deliver record-breaking export volumes across beef, mutton, and lamb
Posted inAgriculture, Tamworth
Biosecurity trumps beef tariffs
The Australian beef industry has joined Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and the Coalition in defending strict biosecurity protocols that prevent the import of fresh US beef into Australia. Read more here.
Posted inAgriculture, Local News
MLA thanks Dr Jane Weatherley as she announces departure
Meat & Livestock Australia has announced that Dr Jane Weatherley, General Manager Research and Adoption, will conclude her role in April.
Posted inAgriculture, Armidale, Education
What does it take to make a ‘net zero’ steak?
How do we eat while supporting agriculture? This question will draw an outstanding group of minds together at UNE’s on National Ag Day.
Posted inAgriculture, Armidale, Barraba
Armidale’s Michael Crowley to be new CEO of MLA
Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) has announced that Michael Crowley will be its next Managing Director, starting in the role on 27 May.