Cattle
Indonesia plans to stop beef imports
Jack Burton
Indonesia plans to supply 90% of its own beef by 2014.
Jack Burton, described as a “farmer” by the West Australian, said he is already seeking alternative markets.
The West Australian [read this story]
Abattoir study prefers Broome over Wyndham
A government-funded study says an abattoir would be more viable in Broome than Wyndham.
But the same study said conditions are still not right to support an abattoir in either of the Kimberley ports.
Kimberley Echo [read this story]
Indonesia cattle imports down 40%
Indonesia will import 40% few Australian cattle between now and March than it did in 2011’s first quarter.
The Indonesian government announced import permits for 60,000 Australian cattle.
People: Jack Burton
Jack Burton
An interview with pastoralist Jack Burton about his new boutique abattoir at Kilto.
Farm Weekly [read this story]
Wyndham: Abrupt end to cattle export season
Wyndham Port’s cattle export season came to an abrupt end this year when a ship was diverted to Darwin.
A port spokesman said cattle supply was a problem.
Opinion: Barry Haase on live import cuts
Barry Haase MHR
Local member Barry Haase blames Julia Gillard for Indonesia’s decision to cut Australian cattle imports next year.
““The Prime Minister has no idea of diplomacy, foreign or local,” he said.
You can read his statement here:
Halls Creek: Pastoral trainees graduate
Wendy Duncan MLC and Roy Wilson with some of the trainees at Burkes Park yesterday
Ten trainees graduated from the pastoral training course at Burkes Park Station yesterday.
Roy and Helen Wilson have trained them in various station skills over the past 12 – 18 months.
You can read a statement from Wendy Duncan MLC here:
Yeeda: Large abattoir planned
Jack Burton
Pastoralist Jack Burton says he is planning to build an abattoir at Yeeda station processing 300 cattle daily.
Mr Burton said his new abattoir at the adjoining Kilto Station, which he also owns, is a pilot project.
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