The NTLEA is proposing an industry study tour to Indonesia from the 17 – 24th March 2010. This is anticipated to become an annual event as part of the 3-5 year strategic plan of the Association. The participants on this trip will be mainly producers from northern Australia who make up the supply base of cattle. The intention is to outline the changing manner and professionalism that has evolved within the Indonesian feedlotting market over the years and the requirement of a more specified live animal to suit the customers’ needs.

The NTLEA has identified the need to disseminate more information back to producers as a means of working towards Indonesian market protection, which we believe is in a mature state with potential for continued growth. It is this mature state that producers need to know and understand and becomes invaluable to the future herd improvement and on property development decisions made.

Many Northern Australian producers do not get the opportunity to witness their cattle perform under a
highly regulated feeding regime due to the lack of industry supported study tours. This tour is designed to cover all areas of interest in the trade including feedlots, abattoirs, markets, port facilities and transport logistics as a means of providing a full understanding of the issues involved and the importance of the trade in terms of provision of beef for the Indonesian people.

Tour details:

• 7 days (17 – 24th March) – Departing Darwin and returning Darwin for the NTCA AGM &
  Conference.
  
• Cost: Approximately $3000 - $3500 p.p. (incl. airfares & accommodation).
  
• Subsidies include:
  • MLA $500 p.p.
  • NT Government $1000 p.p.
    • These payments will be made upon return to Australia
  • Corporate sponsors TBC (will cover other related costs on the ground)

Personal Requirements:

• Must have a passport with 6 months or more validity remaining
• Visas can be organized through the NTLEA
• Single entry visa in passport at the Indonesian Consulate, Darwin
• Casual clothing for day and night wear (no formal requirements)
• No medical requirements necessary although may want to bring insect/mossie spray

Please forward all expressions of interest to attend directly to

Adam Hill at ceo@ntlea.com.au by 12th February, 2010.

Adam Hill
CEO