West to East sheep trade both a necessity and a threat

Shan Goodwin
Updated April 14 2021 - 2:06pm, first published 9:00am
West to East sheep trade both a necessity and a threat
West to East sheep trade both a necessity and a threat

THE red hot East Coast demand for feedlot lambs and breeding stock that has seen close to two million head leave Western Australia in the past year is both an opportunity and a threat, one of the state's most experienced sheep industry marketers says.

Shan Goodwin

Shan Goodwin

National Agriculture Writer - Beef

Shan Goodwin steers ACM’s national coverage of the beef industry. Shan has worked as a journalist for 30 years, the majority of that with agricultural publications. She spent many years as The Land’s North Coast reporter and has visited beef properties and stations throughout the country and overseas. She treats all breeds equally. Contact 0427686187. E: s.goodwin@austcommunitymedia.com.au

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