N.J. and L.A. Morris
“Kandimulla”, Mitchell
Queensland 4465, Australia
kandimulla@bigpond.com

Cashel Vale Pastoral Co. P/L
“Cashel Vale”, Bollon
Queensland 4488, Australia
mitchell@esat.net.au

W.F.C. and D. Saul
“Coolibah”, Mitchell
Queensland 4465, Australia
wanddsaul@bigpond.com

Damara Lamb Brochure

DAMARA_DL.pdf

Damara Lamb Poster

POSTER_DAMARA.pdf

Damara Lamb Meat – Summary of Trial Results

In August 2004, the Department of Primary Industry (DPI), Toowoomba, Queensland, and Green Tick^ä Certification Limited agreed to trail Green Tick^ä Natural eco-label on Damara lamb meat from three selected properties in western Queensland.  These farms had completed their first round of a pastoral environmental management system, and it was thought that they were likely to achieve the performance standards required for certification.

Staff of DPI assisted the farmers to put together the records and systems required to meet certification standards, and in July-August 2005 an independent agricultural auditor examined the farms’ records and production practices for sustainability.  Independent tests of lamb meat for pesticide residues and other artificial substances were undertaken, and the test lambs tested clear of these residues.

Certification was granted, and the lamb meat made available for sale in three Brisbane specialist butcher shops from 15 August 2005.

Results of the certification trial and market responses to Green Tick^ä Natural certification will be reported formally at the 10^th European Roundtable on Sustainable Consumption and Production in Antwerp, Belgium, 5-7 October 2005; and at the International Sustainability Conference at Basel, Switzerland, 13-15 October 2005.

Further technical details of the trial are available free of charge from DPI, Toowoomba, Australia, and from Green Tick^ä Certification Limited, Whangarei, New Zealand.

Certification period: 15 August – 15 October 2005.