Australia is the largest exporter of goatmeat and live goats in the world. Boer goats are the dominant specialist meat goat breed and were first introduced to Australia in the 1990s. Read more
The Australian dairy goat industry is geographically diverse and is well placed to service the increasing interest and demand for exotic cheeses and alternatives to cows’ milk. Read more
The Australia goat fibre industry is a small but steady market with the Mohair industry valued at about $2 million pa and the Cashmere industry valued at around $0.5 million pa. Read more
The Australian rangeland goat is the major source of goats for the goatmeat processing industry, accounting for approximately 90% of total goatmeat production. Read more
Whether it be for meat production, cross breeding, diary or fibre production, goats represent a valuable enterprise in their own right or in a complementary enterprise. Read more
GICA is designated as a Commodity Council of the Federation by Federal Government. Under its charter as a Commodity Council, GICA is specifically designated as the organisation that develops collective goat industry policy, across all breeds. GICA works with Government, industry bodies, producers and other peak industry councils to this end.