Businesses brace for beefed up spending but fears remain
It is not clear, however, how much of Australia's meat is consumed by local consumers.
The Australian Bureau of Statistics reported that in 2011, of a sample of 579 processed meat items, beef, lamb, chicken, pork, chicken meat and fish accounted for 49.5% of the average retail price at retail on average.
Cows were more likely than other meats to eat processed meat.
Some researchers have suggested that beef consumption in Europe, the UK and other regions has been driven by the rising demand for meat, particularly from beef producers, for marketing purposes.
But the findings do raise fresh concerns about the sustainability of Australian beef production.
In a submission, academics from the University of Queensland argued that beef may be facing an uncertain future.
Australian meat consumption: what we know, what we don't and what to buy
"It will be important to consider how food costs could change as beef increases its market share," wrote the authors.
The findings are from the fourth Australasian beef research project sponsored by the Australian Government.
Topics: beef, industry, business-economics-and-finance, science-and-technology, sa, australia
Barnaby joyce says water responsibility rests with him, not government
JOHN KIRK-ANDERSON/FAIRFAX NZ Environment Minister Mark Butler says he would make no apology to WaterAid if the Government watered down its target.
WaterAid's deputy executive director, Matthew Haugh and Green Party leader Andrew Littlefield have written to Wellington City Council about the water safety issues that have emerged since the Government's first target announcement.
However, the New Zealand Water Alliance and Greens National Environment spokeswoman, Catherine Parry, have taken a different approach.
Green MP Caroline Lucas wrote to the Mayor, saying the water safety issue was "significant".
"My understanding is that Mayor Williams is still trying to figure out how to deal with this, having recently met with WaterAid to discuss water quality and other water related issues.
"I would be really glad to have that discussion with him to find out what his plan is with regard to the target."
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Parry says water quality is a concern for the wider community, and Green Party leader Andrew Littlefield thinks Auckland should ensure its tap water is also safe.
The Green Party will put to councils what water quality standards they will meet under the target.
That will then be the subject of talks between the authorities of New Zealand and WaterAid, and will be followed up by "an open consultation process".
The City of Wellington's own target for drinking water has a water quality limit of 5.0 parts per billion - not exceeding the New Zealand standard of 3.0 ppb.
Under the target, it is illegal for New Zealand water companies to fail to meet the target, but Green Party Water Act co-leader Russel Norman said any government changes to make a target even less water-deficient is "unacceptable".
Auckland Water was not available for an interview, but said all its drinking water was being tested to ensure it wasn't contaminated with any contaminants.
"Water safety is an absolute top priority of us in all levels of our business," a spokesman said.
"The new targets will help us ensure that we meet water quality goals."
The company was not the only one being questioned by politicians, who were also asked about their water quality plans.
Businesses brace for beefed up spending but fears remain
It is not clear, however, how much of Australia's meat is consumed by local consumers.
The Australian Bureau of Statistics reported that in 2011, of a sample of 579 processed meat items, beef, lamb, chicken, pork, chicken meat and fish accounted for 49.5% of the average retail price at retail on average.
Cows were more likely than other meats to eat processed meat.
Some researchers have suggested that beef consumption in Europe, the UK and other regions has been driven by the rising demand for meat, particularly from beef producers, for marketing purposes.
But the findings do raise fresh concerns about the sustainability of Australian beef production.
In a submission, academics from the University of Queensland argued that beef may be facing an uncertain future.
Australian meat consumption: what we know, what we don't and what to buy
"It will be important to consider how food costs could change as beef increases its market share," wrote the authors.
The findings are from the fourth Australasian beef research project sponsored by the Australian Government.
Topics: beef, industry, business-economics-and-finance, science-and-technology, sa, australia
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Barnaby joyce says water responsibility rests with him, not government
JOHN KIRK-ANDERSON/FAIRFAX NZ Environment Minister Mark Butler says he would make no apology to WaterAid if the Government watered down its target.
WaterAid's deputy executive director, Matthew Haugh and Green Party leader Andrew Littlefield have written to Wellington City Council about the water safety issues that have emerged since the Government's first target announcement.
However, the New Zealand Water Alliance and Greens National Environment spokeswoman, Catherine Parry, have taken a different approach.
Green MP Caroline Lucas wrote to the Mayor, saying the water safety issue was "significant".
"My understanding is that Mayor Williams is still trying to figure out how to deal with this, having recently met with WaterAid to discuss water quality and other water related issues.
"I would be really glad to have that discussion with him to find out what his plan is with regard to the target."
READ MORE:
* WaterAid's chief water officer on how to prevent and handle problems with New Zealand's water
* New Zealand water safe?
* Green Government aims for the absolute best quality of life and it could be that NZ's drinking water won't be 'water' long
* A New Zealand first - water quality testing is needed to protect our water
* Water safety: the threat from the world's fastest growing river
Parry says water quality is a concern for the wider community, and Green Party leader Andrew Littlefield thinks Auckland should ensure its tap water is also safe.
The Green Party will put to councils what water quality standards they will meet under the target.
That will then be the subject of talks between the authorities of New Zealand and WaterAid, and will be followed up by "an open consultation process".
The City of Wellington's own target for drinking water has a water quality limit of 5.0 parts per billion - not exceeding the New Zealand standard of 3.0 ppb.
Under the target, it is illegal for New Zealand water companies to fail to meet the target, but Green Party Water Act co-leader Russel Norman said any government changes to make a target even less water-deficient is "unacceptable".
Auckland Water was not available for an interview, but said all its drinking water was being tested to ensure it wasn't contaminated with any contaminants.
"Water safety is an absolute top priority of us in all levels of our business," a spokesman said.
"The new targets will help us ensure that we meet water quality goals."
The company was not the only one being questioned by politicians, who were also asked about their water quality plans.
"When the target was announced