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
Regional Committee Member Positions
Expressions of Interest – SALRC Regional Committee Members Help shape the future of Australia’s sheepmeat and grass-fed beef industries. Opportunities are now available to join SALRC Regional Committees across:Northern NSW ● Southern NSW ● Central & Western NSW...
Regional Committee Chair Positions
Expressions of Interest – SALRC Regional Committee Chairs Help shape the future of Australia's livestock industry. Regional leadership positions are available in the following SALRC Regions:South Australia ● Central Vic ● Central & Western NSW and QLD Sheep The...
Awards for excellence in the Southern Australian Livestock Industries
The Southern Australia Livestock Research Council (SALRC) has announced the call for nominations for the 2026 Awards for Excellence in Southern Australian Livestock Industries. The SALRC Awards were established to recognise and celebrate excellence across the southern...

