2024 Wagyu Edge conference: Cattle Australia director urges beef producers to take ownership of industry issues and stop relying on MLA.

Cattle Australia director David Foote urged beef producers at the 2024 Wagyu Edge conference to stop relying on Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) to speak for them, stop thinking a $5 transaction levy equates membership, and cease letting public servants manage commercial negotiations. Foote emphasized the importance of grassfed cattle producers reclaiming the narrative regarding industry-affecting matters, while addressing issues like the National Health & Medical Research Council's dietary guidelines and the EU trade deal.

April 15, 2024
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