In this week’s wrap from the Red Meat Update, Ian discusses recent activities, including discussions with various officials on strategic benefit payments, and updates us on glyphosate safety.
Highlights:
🌾 Red Meat Event
Congratulations to the Organising Committee for a well-executed Red Meat event with impactful take-home messages for implementation on farms.
🏛️ Meetings and Discussions
We are engaged in meetings with Bridget Archer, Senator Tammy Tyrrell, the Premier, Agriculture Minister, Minister for Energy, and the Treasurer about freight equalisation, cost of farming, and strategic benefit payments.
💧 Groundwater Surveys
We met with the department about ongoing groundwater surveys.
📜 Board Meeting
Held a full board meeting; a communique will be shared with members next week.
🧪 Glyphosate Inquiry
An inquiry concluded with no link between glyphosate and cancer, affirming its utility.
💰 Biosecurity Tax
The federal Biosecurity Tax is an unnecessary burden on farmers and Ian emphasised the need to challenge unfair costs.
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