Terms of Reference – An analysis of the economic value of Buffel Grass in a pastoral context

Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) is seeking levy funding applications to undertake an analysis of the economic value of Buffel Grass in a pastoral context. In scope are all agro-climatic regions across Australia where Buffel grass pastures are present. Economic conclusions should be presented at both the enterprise and regional level.

For further details please see the Terms of Reference.

To apply for this project, please submit the MLA Project Funding Application Form - Detailed (background available from Project application guidelines and forms) and the project budget spreadsheet.

To submit your application, please send it to tenders@mla.com.au and apeake@mla.com.au by no later than 5.00pm AEST Tuesday 28 November 2025. Late proposals will not be accepted.

For more information please contact:

Allan Peake

Program Manager – Feedbase Research and Development, MLA

apeake@mla.com.au