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The downturn in China continues to impact New Zealand’s red meat exports.

The annual Red Meat Sector Conference, to be held in Wellington later this month, is expected to attract 300 stakeholders.

Meat Industry Association chief executive Sirma Karapeeva says the outlook for beef in the US is expected to hold up for several years as that country continues to liquidate its herd due to drought.

Global demand is still strong for NZ protein and the outlook for meat is good despite the present turmoil in some key markets - especially China.

The dairy and red meat sectors have welcomed news that New Zealand will begin formal negotiations for a free trade agreement (FTA) with the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Red meat exports topped $932 million during February, with demand from the US helping to offset the weak Chinese market.

The depressed state of the Chinese economy continues impact on the value of NZ’s red meat exports.

Meat Industry Association chief executive, Sirma Karapeeva, says she hopes that National Lamb Day will now take place every year.

Nine young Kiwis have been selected for the Meat Industry Association (MIA) scholarship programme for 2024.

The value of New Zealand’s red meat exports last year suffered an 11% drop to $10.2 billion, compared with the 2022.