The Australian Lot Feeders’ Association is the peak national body for the feedlot industry in Australia. Feedlots are a rapidly expanding and important industry in Australia. ALFAs mission is to lead the industry in a manner that fosters excellence and integrity; improves the feedlot business environment; and ensures its community standing.
2009 ALFA Annual General Meeting - President's Report
ALFA President Jim Cudmore's report to the Annual General Meeting can be viewedhere.
Commodity Vendor Declarations go electronic
A range of 5 new commodity vendor declarations have been developed to assist lotfeeders guarantee food safety when they purchase grains, fodder and by-products. The suite of commodity declarations will be available as an electronic program and free to download form the MLA website. Click here for further information.
Latest Quarterly Feedlot Survey Information
The December quarter ALFA / MLA survey has indicated that whilst cattle numbers on feed increased slightly to 770,000 head, market conditions remained extremely tough for lot feeders.
To read the full media release and see the statistics, click here.
Ethanol
ALFA supports the investigation of viable energy alternatives and does not oppose the use of ethanol as a fuel nor ethanol production per se. However, ALFA strongly opposes government intervention that artificially distorts agricultural markets, including mandating ethanol content in fuels or further excise exemptions for ethanol manufacturers.
Heat Load Management
ALFA would like to remind all lotfeeders that with the onset of summer approaching, it is an appropriate time to initiate your Heat Load Management plans. To assist with developing these, ALFA has put together a factsheet containing case studies on how two businesses have gained confidence in managing heat load by developing suitable plans as part of their everyday management.
