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The Australian Association of Agricultural Consultants presentation includes an industry overview, market opportunities, sheep supply in WA, live cattle market share analysis, Indonesian cattle market prospects, live sheep exports, research insights, and a look at the factors affecting animal welfare.
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Australian Association of Agricultural Consultants Cameron Hall – CEO LiveCorp 27 November 2009
Presentation • Industry Overview • Market Opportunity • WA Sheep Supply • Animal Welfare
Live Cattle – Market share Market Share 2002/03 (1,000,000 head) Market Share 2008/09 (890,000 head)
Rapidly increasing populations in developing Asian countries
Indonesian live cattle market opportunities for north Aust cattle • 230m people • Strong economy • 2kg beef consumption, mostly Java and Sumatra • Islamic market – no pork • FMD free • Established feedlotting partners • Cattle to Indo 2009: 544k end Sep. • Market outlook remains strong
Recent Research Sheep Supply in Western Australia
Ratio of Prices Received for Livestock Relative To Total Grains
What does this mean? The markets are strong and supply is weak (million head) Sheep producers in a strong position with healthy competition.
Live export program – Research & Development Investment in R&D is spread across On farm Pre export On board ship / airplane Post arrival R&D delivers across three strategic focus areas Animal welfare Market access Supply chain 2009/10 R&D budget is $1.8M
Factors impacting animal welfare • People • Management • Animal husbandry practices • Livestock handling • Facilities • Ships and ports • Trucks • Feedlots • Abattoirs • Weather – extremes