Australia's $8 million investment in Beef Roads
The 8-million-dollar project will seal 16 kilometers of road in the heart of cattle country in Central Queensland, according to a press release.
RMAC Director and Central Queensland beef producer Mr. Howard Smith said the commencement of the Northern Beef Roads Program will be a great first step to recognizing the safety, animal welfare, eating quality and productivity dividend from the improvement of red meat supply chains from paddock to plate.
“Getting our supply chains right is absolutely critical to a prosperous Australian beef – and red meat – industry and connecting Australia’s regions with our 100 plus export markets.”
“The sealing of the Alpha-Clermont road will provide an important link and achieve over $260, 000 in cost savings for producers in the first year alone according to CSIRO TraNSIT modelling.”
“This doesn’t even take into account the safety benefits along this route for the Central Queensland community; or the improvements in livestock wellbeing as result of a smoother, more efficient journey,” Mr. Smith added.
Transport costs are around $490 million for the Australian cattle industry and represent a major opportunity for governments to deliver tangible outcomes for red meat businesses through initiatives like the Agricultural Competitiveness White Paper and the National Freight and Supply Chain Strategy.
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