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The meat processing and exporting industry is calling on the government to prioritise its workforce for Covid-19 vaccinations.

The New Zealand red meat sector exported $9.2 billion worth of products during 2020, an increase of 1% on the previous year, according to an analysis by the Meat Industry Association (MIA).

The United Kingdom-European Union agreement – announced late last year –on post-Brexit trade arrangements will deliver certainty.

Trade Ministers for New Zealand and China have signed an upgrade to the free trade agreement between the two countries.

Contingency planning by the New Zealand meat industry appears to have paid off as Brexit took effect on January 1.

The value of New Zealand red meat exports dropped 18% in October compared to the previous year.

New Zealanders will be invited to take part in a major research programme to assess the health and wellbeing benefits of eating pasture-raised beef and lamb, compared to alternatives.

New Zealand meat exporters want the EU and UK to get serious on reaching a deal on post-Brexit quotas.

The United Kingdom’s exit from the European Union on Friday and the beginning of trade negotiations between the two blocs removes come uncertainty for NZ’s meat industry.

The Meat Industry Association has appointed Sirma Karapeeva as its new chief executive.