Commodity Overview

The red meat industry is a vital part of the Tasmanian economy, with a farm gate value of around $170 million, with $140 million from the sale of cattle and the balance from sheep and lamb. The TFGA Meat Council represents the interests of this important agricultural sector.

In addition to representing the interests of its members, TFGA Meat Council also aims to:

provide leadership for Tasmanian red meat producers;
encourage education and personal development; and
improve production systems.

Your Council representatives are:

Ben Hooper - Tamar Valley (Chairperson)
Scott Anderson - Flinders Island
Gerald Archer - Launceston
Allen Briggs - Port Arthur
Greg Bradfield - Launceston
Roger Clemons - King Island
Rupert Gregg - York Plains
Brett Hall - Oatlands
Robbie Payne - King Island
Virginia Prevost - Epping Forest
Leon Quilliam - Winnaleah
Paul Saward - Redpa
Tom Shacklock - Devonport
Ian Hortle - Moriarty (Dairy Council Delegate)

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