QUESTIONS & ACTIVITIES
1. Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) is working to improve the environmental sustainability of the red meat industry. Design a web page or prepare a brochure explaining how four of the following could impact on the environment:
- biodiversity
- climate change
- emissions
- soil
- water
- pasture
For information on these issues:
- read the Case Study
- go to www.mla.com.au>Topic Hierarchy>Research and Development
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use the Search button on the MLA Home Page www.mla.com.au
EXTENSION ACTIVITIES
1. You have been asked to speak at a meeting of beef producers outlining the focus of research and development (R&D) programs for the next five years. Read the Livestock Production Research & Development Strategic Plan 2006-2011, 'Executive Summary' and 'Action Plan'
Outline
- the aims of the plan
- how MLA intends to achieve these aims.
The information for this Extension Activity can be found at www.mla.com.au>Topic Hierarchy>Research and Development.
Present the information in a way that would be interesting to listeners.
