The Queensland Government, University of Queensland the CSIRO have announced the launch of the new Northern Beef Research Alliance (NBRA).

 

The alliance is designed to help boost the productivity of the $5 billion northern beef industry by supplying the latest in scientific knowledge and expertise.

 

Premier Campbell Newman said the NBRA brought together scientists from the University of Queensland, the Queensland Government and the CSIRO and would improve the coordination of scientific expertise that would drive the prosperity of a vital Queensland industry.

 

“The Queensland Government is delighted to be partnering with UQ and CSIRO to deliver State-wide returns for beef producers through a more coordinated approach to research.

 

The NBRA will identify shared research projects to improve the productivity and profitability of Queensland’s beef industry and will bring together the nation’s leaders in beef cattle genetics, reproduction, nutrition, health, welfare, husbandry and grazing land management.

 

“This work will help meet the Government’s target of doubling food production by 2040.”