New Zealand’s primary sector exports continue to surpass expectations with revenue up 8.7 per cent on the previous year, reaching a record $46.4 billion in the year ended June 2019.
Primary sector exports reach record highs
New Zealand’s primary sector exports continue to surpass expectations with revenue up 8.7 per cent on the previous year, reaching a record $46.4 billion in the year ended June 2019.
An independent Inspector-General of Live Animal Exports to oversee regulation of the industry is a step closer with the Bill to establish the position as a statutory appointment passing the Senate.
Far North Queensland producers and exporters will reap the benefits of a significant new project to identify export opportunities for existing and potential high value agricultural products.
WAFarmers is disappointed by the Department of Agriculture’s decision to extend the summer moratorium on live sheep export until the 22nd of September 2019.
An independent Inspector-General of Live Animal Exports is being established to provide an additional layer of accountability and oversight over the regulation of Australia’s livestock exports.
The value of Australian wine exports has continued to grow in the 12 months to June 2019, increasing by 4 per cent in value to $2.86 billion. China continued to drive growth and the United States of America (USA) also made a welcome return to growth.
The value of Australian wine exports has continued to grow in the 12 months to June 2019, increasing by 4 per cent in value to $2.86 billion. China continued to drive growth and the United States of America (USA) also made a welcome return to growth.
"Export earnings are forecast to decline for beef and veal, wool, lamb, mutton and live feeder cattle but strong demand from China and other export markets is expected to help keep prices high.