Herd grows, labour crisis in meatworks key: MLA's 2023 projections

Shan Goodwin
Updated January 31 2023 - 8:45am, first published 6:30am
Cattle herd swells but can we process and sell the beef?
Cattle herd swells but can we process and sell the beef?

THE great grass-fueled rebuild that has seen restockers push the market to phenomenal heights is now officially over and the Australian herd is on track to reach its highest level since the 1970s by 2025.

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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