Meat Processor backs Keep the Sheep Campaign

Keep the Sheep spokesperson Ben Sutherland announced today that Hillside Meat Processors from Western Australia has thrown its support behind the Keep the Sheep campaign, donating $1 for every sheep sold over the hooks from its Narrogin facility during July.

Hillside Meats representative, Mr. Ferris, said: “We know that a viable sheep flock in Western Australia needs both live exports and onshore meat processing. This isn’t an either/or choice.”

“What we do know is that if you take out the competition that live export provides for sheep farmers, we'll have fewer sheep farmers and a smaller flock. Plain and simple. That’s going to make it harder to run our local business.”

Mr. Sutherland welcomed Hillside’s support and said: “Everyone in the industry – and we are one industry – knows how these pieces all fit together. You take one piece out and everyone suffers – the farmers, the shearers, the truckies, the livestock agents, and the regional towns that depend on a strong sheep and wool industry. Ultimately, all of Western Australia suffers for a few east coast votes.”

“Minister, it is time to get your priorities right, listen to us and drop your vendetta against the WA sheep industry.”

Hillside Meats is pleased to support the Keep the Sheep campaign through its donation. To join the effort, go to www.keepthesheep.com.au.