Who is involved?
The network includes, where possible, but is not limited to, producers, processors, exporters, agents, retailers and wholesalers involved in the goat industry.
From the production side, this involves all breed groups, not just meat breeds such as rangeland and Boer goats. All goats, including fibre and dairy breeds, ultimately contribute to the goatmeat industry and, just as with the Merino wool industry; meat production can be a valuable by-product for these industries. Representatives from breed groups in each state have been, or are being, approached to be involved in the network.
How the network can benefit you?
The network will provide a forum for all involved to share information about what is happening in their industry sector. Opportunities and events to promote the goat industry and contribute to building the supply capacity of the goatmeat industry will be a key focus of the network. This will include the promotion of the Going into goats guide which was developed to encourage best practice and attract new entrants to the industry.
To find out what’s going on in your state and more about the Australian goat industry contact your state based national goat industry communication representative.
State contacts
Edwina Lord
NSW Farmers’ Association
Policy Analyst
GPO Box 1068
Sydney NSW 2001
02 8251 1801
lorde@nswfarmers.org.au
Jo Hall
Agforce
PO Box 13186
George Street
Brisbane QLD 4003
07 3236 3100
johall@agforceqld.org.au
Edgar Richardson
Pastoralists and Graziers Association of WA
1st Floor Pastoral House
277 Great Eastern Highway
Belmont WA 6104
08 94794599 / 0409 945 430
edgarr@pgaofwa.org.au
Jenny Tame
Policy Adviser
Victorian Farmers Federation Livestock
24 Collins Street
Melbourne VIC 3000
03 9207 5547
jtame@vff.org.au
Livestock Executive Officer
South Australian Farmers’ Federation
3rd Floor 122 Frome Street
Adelaide SA 5000
08 8232 5555
info@saff.com.au