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ABOUT

The Australian Lot Feeders’ Association (ALFA) is the peak national body representing the Australian cattle feedlot industry.
 

ALFA was established in 1970 and is proud to have a strong membership of feedlot operators that collectively represents over 90% of Australia’s cattle feedlot capacity.

 

ALFA is prescribed by legislation as the peak industry body for the Australian cattle feedlot industry with a crucial responsibility to ensure strategic alignment with broader industry priorities set out in the Red Meat 2030 strategic plan. This includes guiding and overseeing grain fed cattle transaction levy investment through Industry Service Providers, a key function aimed at maximising returns for the feedlot sector and the wider industry.

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OUR 
VISION

To be the trusted voice of a sustainable, ethical, and profitable Australian feedlot industry, delivering world-class grain fed beef to nourish communities at home and abroad, and contributing to Australia's food security.

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OUR MISSION

ALFA strives to improve the professionalism, community standing, and profitability of the feedlot industry via:

 

  • Industry Representation: ALFA drives effective and strategic policy and advocacy at a government and industry level aimed at influencing the business environment through representing the interests of our members and the feedlot industry.

  • Strategic Levy Investment: ALFA guides and oversees grain fed cattle transaction levy investment through Industry Service Providers to maximise returns for the feedlot sector and broader industry.

  • Industry Development: ALFA advances the feedlot sector's capability and growth through targeted initiatives that enhance professional standards, foster community and consumer trust, and promote sustainable practices that nourish cattle, land, and communities.

  • Membership Services: ALFA delivers tailored services that empower members to seize growth opportunities, enhance operational excellence, and strengthen industry connections.

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OUR STRATEGIC PLAN

The ALFA Strategic Plan 2025–2030 sets a clear and practical roadmap for how we will lead, support, and grow the feedlot sector over the next five years.

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Developed with input from members and stakeholders, the plan reflects the resilience and progress of recent years and sets a focused agenda for a period of opportunity and challenge.

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OUR PRIORITIES 

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People & Culture

Building a skilled and supported workforce through training, development, and programs such as Feedlot TECH.

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Customers & Community

Strengthening trust by transparently demonstrating our role in producing safe, sustainable food.

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Livestock

Upholding the highest standards of animal welfare and biosecurity.

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Environment

Leading environmental stewardship and sustainability initiatives.

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Markets & Systems

Supporting integrity, resilience, and access to global markets.

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Critical Inputs

Safeguarding feed, water, and energy to ensure long-term viability.

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Governance

Driving accountability and transparency through strong governance.

ALFA Annual Year in Review Report

Explore past reports to see the impact and value ALFA delivers each year for the lot feeding sector.

HISTORY OF
ALFA & INDUSTRY

To learn more about the history of the sector, purchase the
'Grain Fed - The history of the Australian cattle lotfeeding industry' hardback book,
written by Jon Condon & Bob Coombs

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Feedlot Definition

“Feedlot” means a constructed facility with designated water points where cattle are confined with a stocking density of 25 m² per Standard Cattle Unit (SCU) or less and are only fed a prepared ration for the purposes of production.

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