Live cattle exports

Live cattle export has been a contentious issue, banned by the previous government, exporters and farmer suppliers are hoping a new gold standard accreditation can lead to the ban being overturned by August. But time is ticking, as politicians wait for advice from Ministry for Primary Industries officials before making a decision.
Words Tony Leggett

On April 14, the Government announced that live cattle exports overseas would be banned from 2023 sparking dismay from beef/dairy exporters and delight from animal welfare groups. Words Hamish Barwick