Tasmanian sheep industry strong despite JBS Longford plant closure

Johanna Baker-Dowdell
Updated September 21 2017 - 5:21pm, first published 4:57pm
ALTERNATIVE OPTIONS: Spring lambs can be seen in paddocks throughout Tasmania. Picture: Neil Richardson
ALTERNATIVE OPTIONS: Spring lambs can be seen in paddocks throughout Tasmania. Picture: Neil Richardson

JBS Australia may have closed down its sheep processing operations at Longford, but this does not spell doom and gloom for the state’s lamb industry.

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Johanna Baker-Dowdell

Johanna Baker-Dowdell

Senior journalist

Johanna has more than 22 years experience as a journalist for newspapers, magazines and online publications.

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