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How Sustainble Is Aussie Beef?
Farm Learning with Tim Thompson | 18 August 2025 | Back to All Videos
Is Australian beef the most sustainable in the world?
At the 2025 WA Livestock Matters Forum, Tim Thompson sits down with Pat Hutchinson to discuss the Australian Beef Sustainability Framework (ABSF) — how it works, why it matters, and how it helps producers defend markets at home and abroad.
At the 2025 WA Livestock Matters Forum, Tim Thompson sits down with Pat Hutchinson to discuss the Australian Beef Sustainability Framework (ABSF) — how it works, why it matters, and how it helps producers defend markets at home and abroad.
Pat explains how the beef and lamb sectors are already leaders in environmental, animal welfare, and supply chain sustainability, yet much of the work goes unrecognised. The ABSF provides a way to measure, prove, and promote the sustainability of our beef industry. Tim expresses concern about unnecessary compliance pressure for small producers.
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00:00 – Intro with Pat Hutchinson at WA Livestock Matters
00:28 – Why sustainability frameworks matter
01:06 – Recognising existing sustainability achievements
01:48 – Defending markets & trade with ABSF
02:30 – Whole-of-chain sustainability explained
03:18 – WA beef supply chain as a model
03:54 – Beyond the environment: people, animals, profitability
04:38 – Using every part of the animal for value & waste reduction
05:30 – The human side of sustainability in farming
06:19 – Reducing paperwork while proving sustainability
06:57 – Supporting small producers through ABSF
07:35 – Closing thoughts & call to action