Welcome to SALRC
The Southern Australia Livestock Research Council (SALRC) provides recommendations on research and development (R&D) and extension and adoption (E&A) initiatives and investments in the Australian red meat and livestock industries for south-eastern Australia.
SALRC is an independent Incorporated Association made up of producer representatives from across NSW, Victoria, Tasmania and South Australia, as well as research organisations and education providers from those states.
SALRC’s main role is to influence the RD&A agenda – it does not fund RD&A, nor employ any RD&A personnel. SALRC helps to ensure that innovation and learning in the south-eastern red meat and livestock industries address industry priority issues.
Our Mission
To provide regional direction for investment in Research, Development and Adoption to future proof the reputation and profitability of the Southern Australian red meat and livestock industries’.
Priorities
The Southern Australia Livestock Research Council (SALRC) is an independent Incorporated Association and one of three national advisory councils set up to provide recommendations on research and development (R&D) and extension and adoption (E&A) initiatives and investments in the Australian red meat and livestock industry.
Latest News
SALRC Regional Committee appointments
SALRC appoints Regional Chairs and new sheepmeat and grass-fed beef producer members on Regional Committees The Southern Australia Livestock Research Council (SALRC) has appointed new Regional Chairs for its Western Victorian and Southern NSW Regional Committees and...
Optimising heifer development – project update
We are excited to provide an update on the recently completed Optimising heifer development and management to increase whole herd profit project, which stemmed from a SALRC priority in the 2018 Investment Call. Led by the Davies Livestock Research Centre (University...
Livestock 2024 Conference – Outcomes Summary
The Southern Australia Livestock Research Council (SALRC) held its third biennial conference, Livestock 2024, in Albury on 21-22 August 2024. The conference had an overall theme of “Environmental challenges and opportunities for Australian livestock industries” and...
