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 announces 2026 award winners celebrating excellence in southern Australian livestock
The Southern Australia Livestock Research Council (SALRC) has announced the 2026 award winners across the southern Australian livestock industries. The awards were developed to recognise, reward and celebrate excellence in the contributions of individuals to research,...
SALRC welcomes new Regional Chair and reappointments
The Southern Australia Livestock Research Council (SALRC) has appointed Jason Schulz as the South Australian Regional Chair, bringing extensive livestock production experience and industry leadership to the Council. Based at Field in South Australia’s Coorong region,...
Award Alumni Spotlight: Recognising the people driving industry forward
Nominations are currently open for the 2026 SALRC Awards and we're shining a light on previous recipients whose work continues to make a lasting impact across the southern Australian livestock industries.Previous SALRC Communication & Extension Award recipient Deb...
