Central Queensland ...your opportunity in beef The strength of agricultural production and agribusiness manufacturing sectors make Central Queensland a natural choice for a diverse range of beef investment opportunities. Reasons to invest in beef Central Queensland is an Agricultural powerhouse and the second largest contributor by value of agricultural commodities in Queensland. The region is dominated by beef production supported by rain fed pastures and dryland and irrigated crops. Meat processing facilities, two located in Rockhampton and one in Biloela are substantial in scale and contribute significantly to the regional economy and State exports. Natural attributes and water security Central Queensland’s climate, soil quality and general environmental attributes are highly suited to broad acre and intensive agriculture. The Fitzroy Basin is the largest catchment flowing to Australia’s eastern seaboard and underpins the region’s agricultural production. The Fitzroy, Dawson, Nogoa, Mackenzie and Isaac‑Connors river systems provide excellent water security. Central Queensland has existing water resources and guaranteed allocation on medium and high priority water under the Fitzroy Resource Operations Plan. Irrigated agriculture on soils in Central Queensland could produce a gross value of production of between $0.5M and $1.2M AUD per gigalitre of water used for broad acre crops. Intensive agriculture can generate over $10M AUD per gigalitre. Cost advantages The region provides a number of cost advantages including competitively priced land, energy and construction costs. Queensland has a low business cost environment and the Queensland Government works to maintain a competitive tax environment for business. Robust economy Central Queensland’s economy continues to perform more strongly than that of Australia or Queensland. In the ten years to 2010-11, Central Queensland’s Gross Regional Product grew at an average annual compound growth rate of 10.3 per cent, compared to 8.8 per cent for Queensland. Established infrastructure The region’s transport networks and infrastructure play a pivotal role in the productivity of the agricultural sector with agricultural product transported by road, rail, sea and air. The Port of Gladstone and Port Alma facilitate international export trade and provide closer access to international markets than many other agricultural hubs in Australia. Central Queensland is experienced in utilising infrastructure to leverage agricultural growth. Lifestyle Central Queensland is a vibrant and unique area of Australia with a high quality of life, sunny climate and low cost of living, making it an ideal place to live, work and invest. Beef in Central Queensland Total livestock numbers in the Central Queensland region are calculated at around 4 million head with an annual product value of $1.037 billion dollars. This value represents one third of all Queensland production of beef and over 10% of the National value of Australian beef both domestic and export. Australia is a politically stable country and the Australian and Queensland Governments prioritise creating a business climate conducive to doing business. The beef industry is stable, productive and operates under world’s best practice management. Feed Lots Selling facilities Australian feedlots largely depend on the climate. Higher than average rainfall conditions, will in turn have provided flexibility to producers to utilise grass finishing while drier years increase feedlot demand. Central Queensland housed 3 of Queensland’s top 6 saleyards, processing in excess of 392 000 head per annum, highlighting the regions importance in the state and national beef producing industries. Given that turn-off from feedlots generally only accounts for approximately 40 per cent of Central Queensland’s total cattle slaughter, there is significant opportunity to increase feedlot capacity. Abattoirs Of the top 25 meat processors in Australia, Central Queensland houses three key plants. JBS Swift’s Rockhampton has a daily Processing Capacity of 676 head of beef. The plant produces a range of products from premium grass-fed chilled beef through to manufacturing meat and supplies markets, mainly in the USA and Asia. R IVE R AC CON N ISA ORS RIV ER Central Queensland Investment Region TH ER ESA To Townsville Capella CR ER EEK ZIE FITZROY RIV N KE AC M RIVER Yeppoon Rockhampton Emerald ER Port Alma DEE RIV Blackwater To Longreach ER V RI ER E RIV LIOP RIV ER Biloela NE BOY CAL ER DAWSON RIV Rolleston Gladstone N DO R RIVE Springsure ET COM R IVE AR GO NO Tey’s Rockhampton processor has a slaughtering capacity of 1731 head per day and remains Australia’s largest single shift slaughter. Teys Biloela plant has a daily capacity of 703 head. Moura To Brisbane The Investment Opportunity New investment is being sought to extend the capacity and productivity of Central Queensland’s beef sector in response to increased global demand for the commodity. Central Queensland has advanced capability in beef production along the supply chain in beef breeding, backgrounding, feed lotting and processing, underpinning expansion opportunities in broad scale and intensive beef production. For details on specific beef investment opportunities available now, please contact: Fitzroy and Central West Inc. 25 Yeppoon Road Parkhurst Q 4701 PO Box 307 Rockhampton Q 4700 P: 07 4923 6217 E: [email protected] www.rdafcw.com.au
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