Blackall has become the first saleyard in Queensland to be certified organic

Sally Gall
Updated June 21 2017 - 2:58pm, first published 2:50pm
Sky's the limit: Blackall saleyards managers, Dave and Deanne Carter, say the full extent of the organic cattle industry is still to be realised in the west, and an open market was needed for it to fully mature. Picture: Sally Cripps.
Sky's the limit: Blackall saleyards managers, Dave and Deanne Carter, say the full extent of the organic cattle industry is still to be realised in the west, and an open market was needed for it to fully mature. Picture: Sally Cripps.

Exclusive: The Blackall saleyards have become just the second selling facility in Australia, and the first in Queensland, to become accredited to sell organically certified cattle.

Sally Gall

Sally Gall

Senior journalist - Queensland Country Life/North Queensland Register

Based at Blackall, CW Qld, where I've raised a family, run Merino sheep and beef cattle, and helped develop a region - its history, tourism, education and communications. Get in touch at 0427 575 955 if you've got a story idea for me.

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