2007 NTCA Yearbook - Northern Territory Cattlemen's Association

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Northern Territory Cattlemen’s Association Incorporated Advancing and Protecting the Interests of Cattle Producers in the Northern Territory NTCA President’s Report cont. This document will enable Territory cattle producers to fine tune their OH & S operations on their pastoral properties. It is important for the entire industry to take heed of the guidelines presented and adhere to appropriate occupational health and safety principles. Our workforce is a precious resource that’s hard to replace these days, with less people inclined to work on the land. Let’s don’t leave them vulnerable to dangerous practices – and let’s don’t leave ourselves open to unwanted expense, particularly in light of today’s litigious society. Farmbis-supported activities during the year included the successful Breeding EDGE workshops attended by many of our members. The workshop was part of Meat and Livestock Australia’s EDGEnetwork program that assists producers to enhance their skills in utilising breeding programs and genetic and reproductive technologies to achieve specific production targets. Other available EDGEnetwork workshops available include the Nutrition EDGE and Grazing Land Management workshops. Farm- Northern Territory Cattlemen’s Association Bis is a joint Commonwealth and Northern Territory Government initiative, which provides financial support for primary producers Renewable energy initiative and land managers to attend eligible management training With global warming and greenhouse gas issues hotting Yearbook up and activities. 2006/2007 becoming more urgent, the NTCA has intensified its push for our members to take advantage of government-funded OFFICIAL PUBLICATION renewable OF THE NORTHERN Conclusion TERRITORY CATTLEMEN’S ASSOCIATION energy rebates for remote area residents. The NTCA remains clearly focused on viable export markets while More and more pastoralists all over the Territory are making also strengthening the Territory’s domestic meat markets. You are the switch to solar power and reaping significant financial and well positioned to implement wide-ranging production and marsocial benefits. They report dramatic cuts in costs and carbon keting advances resulting from ongoing research and development initiatives. emissions by reducing their reliance on diesel fuel for power and water generation. Your efforts mean that our industry is in top shape – but we The NTCA, NT Government and Australian Government partnership which promotes renewable energy to the local pastoral We face continuing challenges in 2007 but your hard-working can’t afford to rest on our laurels. industry, continues to actively encourage members to investigate executive will again pull out all stops to make sure your significant and utilise this renewable option. economic contribution is recognised and that you receive fair and equal treatment as Territorians. FarmBis The joint Australian and NT Government Farmbis initiative remains a pivotal force in financially supporting station people President Roy Chisholm across the Territory to upskill in a whole range of cattle industry NT Cattlemen’s Association sectors. Farmbis has supported some 2500 Territorians in this manner since its inception in 1998. Northern Territory Cattlemen’s Association Year in review 2006-2007 13
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