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Onion growers are celebrating being able to export to Indonesia again after clarification of its new import rules.

Chinese consumers are increasingly positive about New Zealand-produced beef, lamb and mutton in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a social media analysis by Beef + Lamb New Zealand.

An analysis by two Christchurch economists has underlined the value of the farming sector to the country during the Level 4 COVID-19 lockdown.

Amidst the coronavirus upheaval, one thing is certain – agriculture will see our economy through.

Statistics released today offer some insight into how COVID-19 is affecting New Zealand’s primary exports.

Covid-19 is forecast to strip more than $1.3 billion dollars off New Zealand’s primary exports in the coming year, including $390 million off dairy exports.

The UK has recorded its first trade surplus for dairy.

Export prices for meat achieved their highest-ever level in the December 2019 quarter, Stats NZ said today.

Export lamb and beef prices reached new highs in the September 2019 quarter, while forestry products fell sharply.

Horticulture's export revenue growth is likely to be about 10% in the current financial year – not the 3.8% forecast by the Ministry for Primary Industries.