December 13, 2022

New board announced for Cattle Australia

The new board of Cattle Australia has been announced on December 12 including the inaugural chair of the new national representative body for the Australian grassfed beef cattle industry.

David Foote was elected as chair of the inaugural Cattle Australia Board by the new elected directors. Garry Edwards was elected deputy chair.

Foote said the first priority would be to unite the industry.

"We have a responsibility to every grassfed beef cattle producer to make Cattle Australia a success and deliver on its mission – to be the voice of grassfed cattle producers, leading the cattle industry to a stronger, more sustainable future," Foote said. "Cattle Australia is a democratic organisation, and its inaugural board is well-experienced and one of high calibre.

"It shows that our industry is serious about putting the right people in the right places to move our industry forward.

"I would like to thank the council members of the Cattle Council of Australia. I know many of you will continue to fight for producers in new roles, including on our Policy Advisory Council.

"I thank those that have supported us to this point and call on all levy-paying grassfed cattle producers to get in behind Cattle Australia and help it achieve its goals and mission.

"Our board feels there is no better time to become a member of Cattle Australia. If we make the best of this opportunity, we will all benefit."

- Cattle Australia