Forward contracts for marketing beef cattle

Authors

D J. BarkerFollow

Keywords

Beef cattle, Marketing

Disciplines

Marketing

First Page Number

19

Last Page Number

20

ISSN

0021-8618

Abstract

Beef producers in Western Australia have established a scheme for marketing cattle of specified quality, at a price negotiated in advance with the buyer. This eliminates the financial risk for the producer in feeding beef cattle and ensures a supply of quality beef for the meat industry and the consumer. However the contracts can only be profitable if the producer 'does his homework' properly. This article outlines the items he should consider.

Recommended Citation

Barker, D J. (1982) "Forward contracts for marketing beef cattle," Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4: Vol. 23: No. 1, Article 8.
Available at: https://library.dpird.wa.gov.au/journal_agriculture4/vol23/iss1/8