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DIAA
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Saturday 8th May 2010
2pm
Quality Hotel Melbourne Airport
265 Mickleham Road
Tullamarine, Victoria
NOTICES OF MOTIONS
Forwarded to:
DIAA Secretary
P.O. Box 246
Berwick, Victoria, 3806
Email: diaa.sec@gmail.com
CLOSING DATE
Friday 26th March 2010
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Velvet Pool Friday 12th February 2010
Dear Velvet Producers,
The first pool conducted in November was packed and shipped to New Zealand in December. The product has now been graded and it expected that the first payment will be sent from New Zealand with the next two weeks.
Prices are well above the previous seasons returns. The first pool was a success as far as administration. However, it would have been far better had there been more product sent through ADH & CP to help keep handling costs down.
ADH & CP will conduct the next Australian Pool on Friday 12th February 2010. Product will be received, weighed and packed and made ready for export to New Zealand Velvet Marketing Ltd. for grading.
All velvet is to be delivered to “Express Refrigerated Cold Storage Distribution” at 110 Army Road, Pakenham, Vic 3810.
Phone – 03 5941 2444, by Friday 12 February 2010 at growers cost.
All product being consigned by courier should be clearly addressed to Australian Deer Horn & Co Products Pty Ltd c/- Express Refrigerated Cold Storage Distribution. Velvet Producers can deliver their product personaly to
Express at Pakenham on the Friday up until 2.00 pm.
For further information on the ADH & CP pool and New Zealand Velvet Marketing refer to the last edition of “Australian Deer Farming” magazine – Spring 2009 Edition.
Please advise me of your estimated quantities ASAP
Yours Faithfully,
Ross Lawrence
Manager
Australian Deer Horn & Co-Products Pty Ltd
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Changes in Venison and Velvet Levies
The DIAA are in the process of reducing the Velvet and Venison
Levies to producers. The DIAA supports a reduction in the
venison and velvet levy as follows and the actual numbers for the
proposed levy rate changes are:
Need The Deer Slaughter Levy to be reduced from 10.5 cents/kg to
8.0 cents/kg *
The Deer Export Charge to be reduced from $7.50 to $5.00 per
animal
The Deer Velvet Levy to be reduced from 3.5% to 2% sale value
The Deer Velvet Export Charge to be reduced from 3.5% to 2% sale
value
* NB: Within the Deer Slaughter Levy the NRS component will
probably be increased to 5 cents/kg
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Venison and Velvet Levies Background Information (2006)
In June 2005, the DIAA reviewed the industry levy rates and
wrote to the minister requesting a reduction in the rates. The
DIAA were advised that prior to accepting the submission the
industry had to show support for the reduction. At the last
AGM, held in April 2006, the motion that requested a reduction in
levies was passed without dissent. Subsequent to this, the
DIAA wrote to the Hon Sussan Ley MP, Parliamentary Secretary to the
Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries, and Forestry to request the
change and seeking to be relieved of the need to hold a ballot of
ALL levy payers.
Below is a copy of the relevant sections of the reply from the
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries
and Forestry the Hon Sussan Ley.
"Thank you for your letter of 23 October 2006 on behalf of the
Deer Industry Association of Australia (DIAA) proposing changes to
deer industry levy rates.
A formal submission which complies with the Levy Principles and
Guidelines is required by the Australian Government. The
submission should be made on the summary pro-forma for the
determination of statutory primary industry levies as provided at
www.daff.gov.au/levies.
Your request to waive the ballot of all levy-payers normally
required for levy changes is likely to be accepted. However, a
final decision on this will be deferred until a full levy change
submission is received. In particular, your submission must
clearly establish the case for reducing the research and development
(R&D) levies for the proposed three year period, and provide further
evidence that industry was adequately consulted, preferably
including:
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Publication of proposed levy reduction rates in industry
newsletters with an invitation for comment within a reasonable
timeframe (at least one month)
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A copy of the relevant sections of the minutes of the AGM,
indicating voting results for the proposed levy changes, and
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Other written evidence from DIAA Board members, the members of
the Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation (RIRDC)
Deer Advisory Committee, or other relevant levy payer
representatives that show wide agreement to the proposed new levy
rates and temporary reduction period of three years for the R&D
levies"
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RIRDC is being consulted about the likely effect the proposed
levy reductions will have on their Deer R&D program. However,
it would be useful if advice was provided on what impact the DIAA
considers the proposed levy changes will have on R&D in the short
term, and through the five-year strategic plan, and how this process
will be managed in consultation with RIRDC.
In terms of the proposed change in the National Residue Survey (NRS)
levy, the increase must be in place by 1 April 2007 to maintain
adequate NRS funds to enable the continuation of a residue
monitoring program necessary for access to EU markets.
It is ideal if the R&D and NRS levy changes are addressed
simultaneously. However, it is important that the DIAA
carefully considers the timing and implications for the NRS levy
increase. There may not be enough time to demonstrate the case
and obtain wide approval for the R&D levy in the same timeframe.
The board can comply with the letter's request for backup
information but the industry needs comments from farmers on the levy
reductions.
The DIAA has already discussed the implications of the reduction
with RIRDC and they are presently reviewing the effects on their
five year plan, so that area should not be a hold up.
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5th World Deer Congress
The 5th World Deer Congress is to be held in Changchun, Jilin Province, China on July 27-28, 2010.
The Congress is jointly sponsored by Jilin Agricultural University and Changchun Association for Science and Technology. Its purpose is to expand our knowledge exchange and cooperation in the field of deer science all over the world, promote the development and utilization of deer products in the field of medical care and health protection, etc., and quicken the drive of deer farming in the world context.
Jilin Province is located in North-Eastern China, where the world famous Sika deer originated.Jilin Province is also the earliest recorded place for artificial breeding of deer in the world with more than 300 years of history. After years of scientific research and productive practice, our university has accumulated a very rich experience in the aspects of medical care and health protection. We have made outstanding technical progress, with the products derived from deer now developed into hundreds of types and uses.
In order to promote worldwide deer farming development to improve the level of deer science, encourage and speed the application of deer products to the field of the medicine and health care, we believe this congress will provide an opportunity for deer farmers and experts from all parts of the world to enhance business, scientific and technological contacts and cooperation, and to open a channel for bilateral and multiple common research and development of deer products.
As Chairman of the 5th World Deer Farming Congress, I sincerely invite you, your friends and your colleagues to Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun, Jilin Province, China. I believe, with your attendance and involvement, the 5th World Deer Congress will be a great success.
We welcome you and look forward to seeing you at the Congress.
Yours sincerely,
Dr. Qin Guixin
Chairman of the 5th World Deer Congress
Congress documents including a program, registration details and call for papers to be presented, will be made available via a website shortly. |
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Velvet Pools 2009
The next velvet pools will be held in 29 November 2009
For date and location details, email Ross Lawrence:
ross@deerfarm.com.au or phone: (03) 5628-4298.
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Publications |
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2006 Conference Proceedings Disc
If you would like to purchase a copy of the Proceedings of the
"2006 Fourth World Deer Conference: they are now available from the
DIAA Bookshop.
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Venison Comparator
Peter Kennedy's
Venison Comparator - compare
various venison vendors to help you decide which one should sell
your stock (NB: Microsoft Excel required to open this document)
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The Code of Practice - The Farming of Deer
The DIAA has recently updated and amended the code of practice.
Click here to look at the
Code of Practice
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Community Noticeboard |
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Dart Gun
Dr Andrew Jacotine is a veterinarian based in Mansfield.
He has an interest in deer, especially
darting.
He is licenced and experienced with the dart gun and use of
fentazine.
He is available for capture, health management
procedures and other veterinary issues.
Tel: (03) 5775 1620
Fax: (03) 5775 1482
Mob: 0429 384 371
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