Review of the $5 Cattle Levy
Cattle producers face significant decisions in the first levy review in 17 years, which will reassess the $55 million national grass-fed levy's annual funding priorities.
The review will consider various challenges, including the influence of overseas activists targeting Australian farms, and the sector's capacity to maintain key services and skills to protect beef production and export markets.
- First levy review in 17 years
- $55 million national grass-fed levy
- Challenges from overseas activists
- Need to protect beef production and export markets
No specific areas for funding attention have yet been prioritised.
Cattle Australia is concerned about the sector's current capacity to maintain key services and skills.
Author's summary: Producers weigh levy review amidst activist challenges.