Understanding the sheep industry value chain
SIBI improved stakeholder awareness of the complexity, value and sophistication of the sheep industry value chain by recognising the importance of sheep industry knowledge and understanding in building the industry’s future. The project invested into supply chain development by working across all areas of the supply chain.
SIBI led a delegation of WA sheep producers and industry representatives on a sheep meat tour of China. The tour looked at retail and food service channels in China and Inner Mongolia, providing participants with insights into the complete supply chain and regional market requirements. Following the tour, delegates delivered findings on supply chain requirements and market opportunities to fellow producers and the broader WA sheep industry.
The Sheep Meat Value Chain Training Program was delivered to students pursuing a career in the sheep industry. The program focused on sheep meat supply chains and markets and featured sheep industry guest speakers. Participants were introduced to supply chain thinking in a unique ‘walk the chain’ experience, along with knowledge of the challenges and opportunities unique to the WA sheep meat industry.
Reports commissioned by SIBI will contribute to the project’s legacy of better long-term understanding of the sheep industry value chain in WA. These include:
• ‘Lamb backgrounding for WA’, and