A new digital quota management system replaces a platform first implemented about 20 years ago.

Esther Guy-Meakin, Chief Executive of the New Zealand Meat Board, says the board issues about 18,000 certificates a year across the UK, EU and US quota markets.

She says quotas valued at about $4.2 billion were administered last year, saving $1.4 billion in tariffs.

She says allocation is based on production history and quota holders pay for access.

“Resilience was one of the really key pillars, because cybersecurity is up there in everybody’s minds.”

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