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Contingency planning by the New Zealand meat industry appears to have paid off as Brexit took effect on January 1.

The value of New Zealand red meat exports dropped 18% in October compared to the previous year.

New Zealanders will be invited to take part in a major research programme to assess the health and wellbeing benefits of eating pasture-raised beef and lamb, compared to alternatives.

New Zealand meat exporters want the EU and UK to get serious on reaching a deal on post-Brexit quotas.

The United Kingdom’s exit from the European Union on Friday and the beginning of trade negotiations between the two blocs removes come uncertainty for NZ’s meat industry.

The Meat Industry Association has appointed Sirma Karapeeva as its new chief executive.