Agriculture and the lamb industry are an important part of Tasmania’s economic growth.
The latest CommSec report shows Tasmania is climbing its way back up the leader board with the best economic results in five years.
Demand for Tasmanian lamb is strong, with farmers receiving strong prices at the saleyards.
With a sheep flock in Tasmania of around 2.1 million head Tasmania produces 3.1 per cent of Australia’s lamb and 2 per cent of its mutton.
There is no better time to show your support for our lamb industry than Australia Day.
Not only is eating lamb on Australia Day a very Australian thing to do you are also supporting local jobs and businesses.
The Hodgman Government through our AgriFood Plan has an ambitious target to grow the value of agriculture ten-fold to $10 billion per annum by 2050.
From supporting industry to develop a red meat strategic plan, to investing $5 million per annum into the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture for industry relevant research and development, to investing in the wool handling skills of Tasmania’s shearers and farmhands we’re committed to working with our farmers to sustainably grow Tasmania’s agriculture and food sectors.
When you fire up the BBQ this Australia Day, show your support for our hard working farming families and buy some delicious Tasmanian meat.