BY DAKOTA TAIT
The Federal Government has committed $2.7 million for an upgrade of the Hunter Regional Livestock Exchange, as part of efforts to bolster the region's beef industry.
The project will see holding yards and cattle feeding areas expanded, new carpark facilities, and improved gates, flooring, and water storage.
It's also hoped to make it easier to load and unload cattle.
Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce says it's important for the Government to get behind local industry.
“The Hunter is an important area for beef production and investing in the infrastructure we need to maximise efficiencies will put more food on the table for Australians as well as bringing in export dollars,” Mr Joyce said.
“The beef industry is very important to supporting employment in the Hunter and this funding will enable the Hunter saleyards to operate at a higher capacity to support the agriculture industry and create jobs in the region.”
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| Image credit: Hunter Regional Livestock Exchange |
