Advocacy in Times of Change: The Beef Industry Faces New Challenges

Recent changes to Federal environmental laws have sparked uncertainty among cattle producers, igniting fervent discussions within the industry about effective self-advocacy.

This critical announcement from the Labor party, in collaboration with the Greens, came during the Livexchange conference held in Perth, where the impending phase-out of live sheep exports raised alarms regarding the industry’s future sustainability.

Your Weekly Update on the Beef Industry

In this episode of the Week in Beef, we delve into several pressing topics:

• Tony Perrett, the Queensland Primary Industries Minister, advocates for an immediate reversal of the recent changes to environmental laws.
• Dr. Anneline Padayachee, a food nutritionist, discusses the vital importance of the live export industry.
• Jon Condon interviews Dr. Alex Ball, a steward of the prestigious Wagyu branded beef competition, known for its elaborate standards.
• This week’s memorable statistic focuses on monthly beef exports and the innovative use of broccoli leaves as cattle feed.

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