
Beef + Lamb New Zealand chair Kate Acland says strong global red-meat demand and high prices give New Zealand farmers an opportunity to invest in more resilient businesses and expand production within environmental limits. She also stresses the importance of meeting rising sanitary, traceability, and environmental requirements while keeping meat companies profitable.
Strong demand and prices support investment and production growth, but any expansion will take time and is bounded by environmental and market requirements. The article signals continued firm demand for New Zealand beef and lamb rather than a new near-term supply shock.
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