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19 July 2004
To facilitate the establishment of the Farmed Rabbit Industries of Australia Ltd (FRIA), an inaugural Annual General Meeting is to be held at the Stamford Airport Hotel, Sydney starting at 10am July 30. Interested parties are welcome to attend this meeting.
Manager of the New Animal Products program within the Rural Industries Research & Development Corporation (RIRDC) Dr Peter McInnes said the establishment of the FRIA is an exciting move that should provide benefits to everyone interested in the farmed rabbit industry.
“The FRIA will work to support the development of rabbit-based food and fibre industries by promoting cohesion and friendly relations between members,” Dr McInnes said.
“One of the core aims for the new FRIA will be to establish an industry that provides attractive financial returns to its members, and also provides the broader Australian community with wholesome and healthy products.”
The meat rabbit industry in Australia has grown considerably in recent years, from production of 106 tonnes of meat in 1999 to an estimated 250 tonnes in 2003. The industry is now national with farmers in most states.
While the fibre rabbit industry is smaller, a recent RIRDC report found there was potential for significant growth of that industry in this country.
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Dr Peter McInnes (08) 8556
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Martin Field (02) 6272 4735 or 0418 430 760
 
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