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Meat plants uncertain as livestock numbers drop

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Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Tue, 1 Jul 2025, 7:59pm
The Public Service Association says independent meat inspectors are important for ensuring high food quality and safety. Photo / 123RF
The Public Service Association says independent meat inspectors are important for ensuring high food quality and safety. Photo / 123RF

Meat plants uncertain as livestock numbers drop

Author
Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Tue, 1 Jul 2025, 7:59pm

Meat plants across the nation are struggling to match low volumes of livestock coming through with staffing levels.

New Zealand's national sheep flock and dairy herd have continued to decline in recent years, impacting the flow of livestock into meat works.

The Country's Jamie Mackay explains further.

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