![AMIC’s Year in Review – by Patrick Hutchinson](https://amic.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Pat_Brad_Thomason2.jpg)
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Vale John Keir
AMIC learnt, with much sorrow the passing of meat processing and industry stalwart John Keir last Thursday. John was someone I personally admired and in my formative years, spent a great deal of time with, in the ever-changing area of livestock procurement and...![Vale Darren Moore](https://amic.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Darren-and-Sam-1080x675.jpg)
Vale Darren Moore
Dear Members, AMIC and our fellow industry peers are deeply saddened by the news of the sudden passing of our friend and colleague Darren Moore. Darren was a huge part of the meat retail industry in Queensland and contributed greatly through many AMIC activities and...![Industry Economic Update: December 2021](https://amic.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/M2402949-1080x675.jpg)
Industry Economic Update: December 2021
December 2021 KEY TAKEAWAYS: Beef export volumes remained 17% below average in the Dec quarter due to reduced slaughter, with the 2021 yearly exports 18% below the 5 year average. Japan continued as Australia’s dominant market for chilled beef and overall beef...![Industry Economic Update: November 2021](https://amic.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Beef-AngusPure-1024x731-1.jpg)
Industry Economic Update: November 2021
November 2021 Key takeaways from the data: Production data released in Nov showed increased Sep quarter beef production against a typical decrease for the period, driven by 13% growth in QLD production which returned to its normal range. Goat production increased 32%,...![AMIC CEO Pat Hutchinson joins MLA’s On The Ground podcast](https://amic.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/mlalogos.png)