Farmgate prices must reflect the value of nutrients in animal source food

Shan Goodwin
November 13 2019 - 5:00pm
VALUE: Animal-sourced food contains multiple nutrients but that is not reflected in the returns farmers around the world receive, experts say. Photo: ACIAR/Conor Ashleigh
VALUE: Animal-sourced food contains multiple nutrients but that is not reflected in the returns farmers around the world receive, experts say. Photo: ACIAR/Conor Ashleigh

PRICING mechanisms to farmers that capture the value of nutrients in animal-sourced foods are needed to ensure sustainable livestock production as the world heads down a path of growing demand for meat and dairy.

Shan Goodwin

Shan Goodwin

National Agriculture Writer - Beef

Shan Goodwin steers ACM’s national coverage of the beef industry. Shan has worked as a journalist for 30 years, the majority of that with agricultural publications. She spent many years as The Land’s North Coast reporter and has visited beef properties and stations throughout the country and overseas. She treats all breeds equally. Contact 0427686187. E: s.goodwin@austcommunitymedia.com.au

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