Australia: Don't ditch your sheep yards just yet, live export industry observers say

Published 2024년 10월 22일

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The Australian live sheep export industry is facing a setback due to the government's ban on live sheep exports by sea, but representatives remain optimistic, anticipating a return if there's a change in government before the 2028 phase-out deadline. Middle Eastern markets, which highly value Australian livestock, are actively seeking alternative suppliers but remain keen to continue the trade. Despite the ban, industry leaders believe demand will persist, and exports are expected to resume if political conditions improve. The Australian Livestock Exporters Council and Emanuel Exports have explored potential opportunities in other Middle Eastern countries.

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While sheep industry confidence has taken a blow with the live sheep exports ban, there remains two federal elections between now and the 2028 phase-out deadline, says Australian Livestock Exporters Council CEO Mark Harvey-Sutton, pictured at the farmer rally in Canberra last month. Picture by Andrew Norris. The live sheep export industry is not about to go quietly into the night, with industry representatives saying even if the ban of the trade by sea comes into effect, companies will be ready to return if it is overthrown with a change in government. All articles from our website & app The digital version of This Week's Paper Breaking news alerts direct to your inbox All articles from the other agricultural news sites in your area The main issue in that case would be whether Western Australia's sheep supply remained sufficient. Australian Livestock Exporters Council CEO Mark Harvey-Sutton said international markets were "quite mystified" by the ban, off the back of major ...

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