According to the latest Producer Adoption Outcomes Report, Meat & Livestock Australia’s (MLA) Adoption Program is delivering $81.6 million in net annual benefits in 2024–25, with Australian red meat producers seeing the benefits of innovation.
Producers have realised economic and productivity gains by adopting improved on-farm practices supported by the MLA Adoption Program. Since 2015, long-term modelling shows the program has delivered a total of $1.34 billion in net benefits.
These gains reflect improvements in pasture utilisation, livestock performance, and business resilience. Producers report increased weight gains, higher weaning rates, improved feed budgeting, and reduced input costs. Participants in the Profitable Grazing Systems component have improved grazing management and fertiliser strategies, while Nutrition EDGE workshops have enabled supplementation programs to support herd productivity.
Participation in the program remains strong, with 11,209 producers and 3,047 advisors involved in activities such as Profitable Grazing Systems, Producer Demonstration Sites, EDGE network, and BredWell FedWell.
The program has influenced more than 139 million hectares of agricultural land, supporting practice change across cattle, sheep, and goat enterprises.
“Producers aren’t just learning new techniques, they’re transforming their businesses. We’re seeing productivity lift through better grazing management, improved herd performance with tailored nutrition strategies, and greater resilience through informed, data-driven decisions,” said MLA’s program manager for adoption, Sally Leigo.
“Every workshop, demonstration, and forum is an opportunity for producers to gain confidence, connect with peers, and put proven research into practice.
“The outcomes speak for themselves: measurable returns, healthier livestock, and more profitable, sustainable enterprises.”