Meat and Livestock Australia

Rangeland goat production inWestern NSW: Where are they now? 19 Looking forward Current and future focus is largely centered on the development of Huntingfield into an operational goat enterprise. John and Shane believe that as the goat industry continues to develop and more produces move towards a managed goat enterprise, there will be a growing demand for animals that are genetically superior to rangeland goats. They see this as an opportunity to sell more breeding animals from the composite line John has developed. Industry direction John still has concerns over the broader supply chain of the Australian goat industry, due to the limited ability to consistently supply large numbers of goats. He feels this is also a key aspect in restricting a domestic restaurant market. Regarding domestic supply, a growing ethnic population is seen to be increasing demand, with inside country producers slowly moving into goats to address this. Regarding export, John believes there is some opportunity for Australian goatmeat to be branded in a way that promotes the extensive production methods used. Mixed mob of goats on Orana Station