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New Zealand red meat processors and exporters are the latest group to lend their support to the ‘Kiwis Backing Farmers’ campaign.
New Zealand red meat exports had a slow start to the year with total export values down 7% compared to January 2022, according to analysis by the Meat Industry Association (MIA).
The red meat processing sector is working hard to support cyclone-affected farmer by ensuring plants return to operation as soon as possible and providing assistance to rural communities.
New Zealand exported $11.4 billion worth of red meat during 2022, but high global prices eased towards the end of the year, according to analysis from the Meat Industry Association (MIA).
The Meat Industry Association (MIA) says it is closely monitoring the economic situation in New Zealand’s major export meat market, China.
In a remarkable turnaround, the United States has in the past year become the major market for NZ chilled sheepmeat, overtaking the UK which has held this position seemingly forever.
Labour shortages and immigration stuff-ups have cost the NZ meat industry an estimated $600 million in lost exports.
New Zealand’s red meat sector reached $1.1 billion, a 26% increase on July 2021, according to analysis by the Meat Industry Association (MIA).
The Meat Industry Association (MIA) claims a new sector agreement could be vital in addressing the significant labour shortages in New Zealand’s meat processing sector.

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