Industry asks for greater use of commercial harvesters
The commercial kangaroo industry is calling on farmers in NSW, SA and Qld to help support the sector and make greater use of licensed harvesters during the current period of drought.
“We are seeing a dramatic increase in non-commercial culling as landowners seek to reduce kangaroo numbers and preserve precious cattle feed during the drought conditions,” said Ray Borda, President of the KIAA.
The KIAA believes that the sustained and ongoing management of kangaroo populations in agriculture areas requires a commercial underpinning and as such the industry would greatly welcome increased use of professional harvesters by landholders across NSW, SA and QLD.
According to Ray Borda, just a 10% shift to using commercial harvesters would see a significant lift for the industry.
|
|
