Victorian goat producers say demand is increasing

Victoria Nugent
Rebecca Nadge
June 23 2021 - 3:00pm
BUSY: Bradley Irvine, Belle Ridge Goats, started with just three goats and now runs a herd of 250.
BUSY: Bradley Irvine, Belle Ridge Goats, started with just three goats and now runs a herd of 250.

Australia's goatmeat production has plummeted as the national herd rebuilds following years of drought, but industry experts say they expect to see the trend reverse in the coming year.

Victoria Nugent

Victoria Nugent

National sheep and wool writer

National sheep and wool writer for ACM's agricultural publications. Former livestock editor for Queensland Country Life. Send your story tips to vnugent@austcommunitymedia.com.au

Rebecca Nadge

Rebecca Nadge

Livestock editor

Bec is livestock editor for The Land. She has previously worked for Stock & Land in Victoria, the ABC in Kununurra, and newspapers in Kalgoorlie and New Zealand. Contact her at bec.nadge@theland.com.au

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