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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.

New Zealand exported $1.1 billion worth of red meat during June despite ongoing supply chain issues, according to an analysis by the Meat Industry Association (MIA).

New Zealand’s red meat sector overcame a significant drop in export volumes to achieve sales of $1.1 billion during May – a 28% increase on 2021, according to an analysis by the Meat Industry Association (MIA).

As predicted by Rural News, New Zealand and the EU have concluded an historic and long awaited free trade agreement – a deal which Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says will save us $100 million in tariffs in the first year the deal takes effect and a further $10 million in the future.

New Zealand red meat sector leaders head to Brussels this week as negotiations between the European Union (EU) and New Zealand for a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) enter a critical stage.

New Zealand red meat exports hit a record in April however ongoing volatility in China indicates head winds in the coming months, says the Meat Industry Association (MIA).

While global demand and prices for red meat remain strong, supply chain disruptions and significant processing constraints in New Zealand are having an impact.

Celebrations will be held in London and Oamaru on 24 May to mark the 140^th anniversary of the first shipment of frozen New Zealand lamb arriving in the UK in 1882.

An extra 500 workers will certainly help but only if they get here in time.

The agriculture sector has woken to good news this morning after the Government announced a boost to the number of migrant workers allowed into the country.