THERE’S NO NEED TO ‘LAMB ALONE’ ON AUSTRALIA DAY

The Tasmanian Farmers and Graziers Association is encouraging consumers to support Tasmanian farmers this Australia Day by filling their plates with locally grown produce.

TFGA chief executive, Jan Davis, said there are plenty of ways to incorporate fabulous Tasmanian foods into your Australia Day BBQ.

“You might be planning to host Sam Kekovich, Ita Buttrose, Captain Cook, Ned Kelly, Sir Donald Bradman and Richie Benaud so that you don’t have to ‘lamb alone’. Perhaps the star of your meal will be a juicy cut of Tasmanian beef or pork. Why not start with Tasmanian oysters or salmon? Then add some delicious salads, roast potatoes or vegetables. After a game of backyard cricket, round the meal off with a tasty cheese selection or a pavlova topped with seasonal fruits and berries,” Ms Davis said.

“Of course, to accompany these delicious delights, Tasmanians have a huge selection of beverage choices too. Local beers and wines, ciders and juices – we’ve got the lot.”

“Tasmanians truly are fortunate to have such a wide variety of high quality produce to add colour and taste to our Australia Day celebrations.”

Ms Davis said that by tucking into plenty of fresh, locally grown produce this Monday, consumers would be making healthy choices while also supporting farmers from around Tasmania.

“By serving freshly prepared foods, consumers will be supporting local growers – so make sure you check the country of origin labelling when making your purchases,” Ms Davis said.

Ms Davis said that fostering a culture of healthy eating is a key area that requires investment from the Tasmanian government.

“Preventative health should be a high-priority policy for the government given the levels of poor health and obesity in this state’” she said.
TFGA CEO Jan Davis