20,000 pigs will be imported from Thailand to restock the farms.
Producer confidence has been dented by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and low export figures.
However, organizers announced "unprecedented measures" for both exhibitors and the public.
"Buy local" campaign contributed to domestic butcher sales surging by about 39% for beef.
Q1 figures show a stronger growth trend, with 114,600 tonnes more pork shipped compared with the ...
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Beef export receipts are expected to pass NZ $4 billion (US $2.5 billion) for the first time, lif...
In the first four months of 2020, 1.35 million tonnes of pork have been imported by the Asian cou...
Prices were down 23% in March due to the coronavirus pandemic and its effect on demand and trade.
Those who have invested in piglets right before the COVID-19 crisis to expect significant losses.
