LEP RD&E Blueprint ensures industry priorities are identified and researched
The Livestock Export Program (LEP) is a joint initiative between LiveCorp and Meat & Livestock Australia that invests in research, development and extension (RD&E) activities to enhance the productivity, sustainability and competitiveness of live cattle, sheep and goat exports .
Investments made by the LEP RD&E Program are guided by the RD&E Blueprint, which sets out a series of goals that align with the LiveCorp Strategic Plan and MLA Strategic Plan and determines how the RD&E program will make investment decisions and how project ideas may be proposed. The Blueprint is developed by engaging with stakeholders to understand the RD&E priorities and then testing and revising the draft with stakeholders.
By delivering against a clear set of RD&E priorities that have been developed and identified by stakeholders, the LEP RD&E Blueprint aims to create research that is more targeted to projects with a higher return on investment.
The Blueprint has outlined five main goals for the LEP RD&E Program that encompass the priorities of the Australian livestock export industry: Greater transparency of animal health and welfare in the supply chain
Understanding and addressing animal health and welfare risks in the supply chain
Improving the uptake, adoption and commercialisation of better animal health and welfare practices and tools
Improving supply chain efficiency and regulatory performance
Supporting better market access conditions for Australian producers and exporters.
The Blueprint is communicated to all stakeholders and reviewed annually to ensure that the priorities are relevant, and that it incorporates new developments in the livestock export process.