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Your say on BEEF 2012 QUESTION 1: What do you like the most about Beef Australia 2012 QUESTION 2: What could be done to improve Beef, and make Beef Australia 2015 bigger and better Ian McConnell, manager of sustainable beef,WWF Q1. I’ve really enjoyed the conferences, the technology, and the people striving to make a difference in our industry. Q2. More food stalls - it takes forever to get a feed.There could also be more water bubblers around the place. Tonya Hayward, Felton, and Georgie Griffiths, Killarney, both of Advance Fitting Service. Tonya Hayward, Felton Q1. There are good facilities provided. Beef attracts plenty of people, and it’s great to catch up with a lot of them during the week. Q2. There needs to be better coloured sawdust for the cattle. Georgie Griffiths, Killarney Q1. The people, the place, and the atmosphere - it all makes for a great week. Q2. The earlier judging time is hard for fitters and people with large teams. Leith Hartwig, Ellentee Charolais, Dalby Q1. All the best cattle in the country are in the one place at the once time. Q2. A bit more shade for judging. Bruce McConnaughty, Baradine, NSW Q1.The friendly atmosphere, the great companionship among breeders, and being able to see what other breeders are doing with their cattle. Q2. I think we need a bit more shade to watch the judging. Greg Lee, Diamond L Charbrays, Nanango Q1.The record number of people attending - as producers, it means we’re getting great exposure. Q2.Accommodation is always hard, but generally people seem happy enough. John Mercer, Kandanga Valley Charolais and Charbrays, Kandanga Q1.The diversity - so much to do. It’s very educational, and it’s good for the young people, as well as more mature producers.We need to entice the younger people into the industry. Q2. More eateries, and I don’t believe you should have to pay for conferences. 4 BEEF AUSTRALIA 2012 • FRIDAY MAY 11 queenslandcountrylife.com
Dale Wendt, and his son Western, the Monty Foundation, Mundubbera. Dale Wendt Q1. The variety - everything in the industry is all here on the grounds. Q2. I don’t know, I think anything you wanted is here, and if you can’t find it then your not looking hard enough. Western Wendt Q1. The cattle, because it’s good to get up close with them. Q2. Needs to be more fun things, like rides and more slush puppy machines. Beryl Maroske,Wyreema Q1. Looking at the cattle and the cattle displays; meeting up with people you haven’t seen for years. Q2. Better parking. Other than that, can you make it bigger Warren Smith, Celestial Charbrays, Gympie Q1. It brings everything together, the whole industry, to the one place. Q2.Try and have everything together, for example all the crushes in the one place, or cattle. Matt Welsh, Huntington Charolais and Charbrays,Taroom Q1.The social aspect and catching up with everyone. Q2. Maybe not have as many topics, rather select a few important ones to focus on, and really get the message across. Russel Gray, Brisbane Valley Q1.You can see so much, a complete range of things, all in the one place. Q2. More shade, and things should be spread out a bit.The cattle judging is pushed into a couple of days, and in the main rings things are jammed so the cattle can’t really be exhibited properly. Esther Ruffo, Gympie Q1.The showing and the amount of quality cattle here, and also the sites where you can get information. Q2.The tie up area outside the main ring on show day - there isn’t enough room. Debbie Trace, Dunngullen Brahmans, Nanango Q1. Its a good place to meet up with everyone - neighbours, friends, and people you use to work with.The maps are good, you can find what you are looking for, and the PA system is set up well, you can hear each ring. Q2. Shade is probably a bit of an issue. queenslandcountrylife.com FRIDAY MAY 11 • BEEF AUSTRALIA 2012 5
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