Reconsidering the $5 Cattle Levy
Cattle producers are facing significant decisions as the $5 cattle levy is set to be reviewed for the first time in 17 years.
A key challenge they may need to address is the influence of overseas activists targeting Australian farms, who have substantial funding resources.
Reviewing the National Grass-Fed Levy
The review will be the first reassessment of the $55 million national grass-fed levy's annual funding priorities in nearly two decades.
No specific areas for funding have been prioritized yet, but Cattle Australia, the peak producer body, is concerned about the sector's capacity to maintain essential services and skills.
The sector needs to protect beef production and safeguard export markets in the decade ahead.
Key Considerations
- Overseas activists' influence on Australian farms
- Maintaining key services and skills for beef production
- Safeguarding export markets
Author's summary: Cattle producers face big decisions in the levy review.