- Reference # A.1.1718117
- Project Status Current
- Timeframe 1.5 years (2018 to 2020)
- Project manager N/A
- CRCNA Funding $181,163.00
- Total project value $470,146.00
- Project research participant CSIRO ; NT Cattlemen’s Association ; AgForce Queensland ; Kimberley Pilbara Cattlemen’s Association ; Cattle Council of Australia ; Meat and Livestock Australia
- Research Programs 1. Building potential in Northern Australia
- Location Darwin, Broome, Brisbane, Canberra
- Beef
- Agriculture
- Strategic policy development
Summary
This project will identify key challenges and opportunities facing the northern Australian beef sector by exploring potential solutions and identifying the most strategic research projects in order to develop priorities for further investment.
This research will include and not be limited to: infrastructure, policy, investment, environmental, production, knowledge, training and human capital gaps and the research or alternative solutions to address them.
The report will provide recommendations in all key areas identified to facilitate growth and development of the northern Australian Beef Industry.
Expected outcomes
- A report which defines the potential of the northern beef industry in accordance with the various strategic plans, combined with thorough stakeholder engagement.
- This report will produce an articulate summation of research requirements and an action plan for the industry and the CRCNA to inform and guide future investment.
Publications
23 November 2020
State of the North 2020
Type: Report
Industry: Aquaculture, Beef, Broadacre cropping, First Nations led business development, Forestry, Health service delivery, Horticulture, Rice, Strategic policy development, Supply chain development
6 August 2020
Northern Australia beef situation analysis. A report to the Cooperative Research Centre for Developing Northern Australia
Type: Report
Industry: Beef