BetterBeef Network
The BetterBeef Network has been established for Victorian beef producers.
The state-wide network provides opportunities for beef producers to access the latest beef research messages and participate in courses that increase skills and knowledge.
The focus of the network is on increasing the profitability and sustainability of beef enterprises.
What we do
With a focus on increasing the sustainable profitability of beef enterprises, BetterBeef provides Victorian beef producers with access to activities including:
- industry awareness events such as field days, paddock walks and an annual state wide conference
- phone seminars, newsflash emails, newsletters and electronic extension projects
- BetterBeef groups and smaller coaching and mentoring groups
- involvement with MLA Producer Demonstration Site (PDS) projects.
How we do it
BetterBeef groups conduct yearly planning sessions to agree on the topics that are addressed over the approaching 12 months.
The group coordinator is responsible for the delivery of the annual plan. Technical specialists and guest speakers may be utilised at the discretion of the group participants.
Topics of delivery within a BetterBeef group could include:
- pasture growth
- pasture utilisation
- increasing beef production and maximising herd fertility
- business management
- benchmarking – financial or production
- genetic improvement
- meeting market specifications
- marketing and risk management
- animal health.
Group coordinators develop and deliver effective skill and knowledge development activities, communicate research and development information, challenge producers to trial new technologies and review and report the progress of their groups.
History
The BetterBeef Network commenced in July 2010 and has been developed to complement the sheep industry BESTWOOL/BESTLAMB program.
Contact
For more information on becoming a group member, please contact:
Name: Darren Hickey
Role: BetterBeef Project Leader
Address: 574 Main St, Bairnsdale 3875
Mobile: 0457 609 140
Email: darren.hickey@agriculture.vic.gov.au