From Cattle to Goats: The Evolution of a Queensland Farm

🐐A cattle property in Queensland has successfully transitioned into a goat farm with a vertically-integrated supply chain.

📈Goat farming has become a profitable venture for the farmers, with plans to double their production and expand.

🍖The farmers have tapped into the domestic market for goat meat, targeting a migrant customer base.

👨‍🌾Goats are more resilient in drought conditions, making them a valuable asset for the farmers.

🚚The farmers manage their own transport, refrigeration, and delivery trucks, ensuring control over the entire supply chain.

What led the farmers to transition from cattle to goats?

—After seeing a story on wild goat harvesting, the farmers became interested in farming goats and decided to switch from cattle.

How many goats do the farmers currently have?

—The farmers currently run 30,000 goats.

What kind of market do the farmers target with their goat meat?

—The farmers target the domestic market, specifically a migrant customer base.

What are the advantages of farming goats over cattle?

—Goats are more resilient in drought conditions, require less grazing area, and have a higher meat-to-bone ratio.

Do the farmers have plans for expansion?

—Yes, the farmers plan to double their production, increase their flock to 50,000, and expand to other states.

00:03A cattle property in Queensland has successfully transitioned into a goat farm.

01:21The farmers run 30,000 goats and have a vertically-integrated supply chain.

04:48The farmers transitioned from cattle to goats after being inspired by a story on wild goat harvesting.

07:14The farmers target the domestic market, specifically a migrant customer base.

09:44The farmers plan to double their production, increase their flock to 50,000, and expand to other states.