The red meat sector remains positive despite significant trade barriers.  

The Meat Industry Association and Beef + Lamb New Zealand have revealed non-tariff trade barriers are costing the industry an estimated $1.5 billion every year. 

MIA Chair Nathan Guy told Mike Hosking they've lost an estimated billion dollars of stock in the last three years.  

He says it's unfortunate but the demand's still incredibly strong, so they're in good shape. 

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