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OPINION: The statistics speak for themselves; the dairy industry remains the country’s star performer.

The chairman of the Dairy Companies Association of New Zealand (DCANZ) Malcolm Bailey says the industry appears to be in a strong position given what is happening in the world at present.

New Zealand dairy exports have grown by over $5 billion since 2015, adding an extra $375 million to wages.

While the signing of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) agreement last week is being hailed as a positive move, the reality is that its benefit to the dairy sector is limited.

Britain's decision to break its deal with the EU over Brexit is creating uncertainty for NZ dairy exporters, according to Malcolm Bailey — chair of the Dairy Companies Association of NZ (DCANZ).

Politicians who advocate that New Zealand should adopt any form of protectionist trade policies have been labelled “stupid” by the chair of the Dairy Companies Association of NZ (DCANZ).

Dairy processors are warning that any suggestion that New Zealand should adopt a protectionist trade stance is “stupid”.

Could New Zealand soon be stopped from exporting "feta" to China?

Dairy and meat processors have taken a leadership role in getting 30 companies to sign up to pledge to the Government to take a more proactive role on biosecurity.

Seemingly crazy “carryings-on” by some world leaders and influencers should not cause Kiwi farmers to sit on their hands worrying.