Should $5 Cattle Levy Tackle Activists?
Cattle producers are facing significant decisions as the $5 per head transaction levy is set to be reviewed next year, marking the first rethink in 17 years.
The review will reassess the $55 million national grass-fed levy's annual funding priorities, which have remained unchanged for almost two decades.
Key challenges that producers may need to address include the influence and funding of overseas activists targeting Australian farms.
- Peak producer body, Cattle Australia, has expressed concerns about the sector's capacity to maintain essential services and skills.
- These services and skills are crucial for protecting beef production and safeguarding export markets in the coming decade.
No specific areas for funding attention have yet been prioritised.
Author's summary: Producers weigh options for $5 cattle levy review.
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