Photo: Linda RobertsonNew Zealand's red meat exports have topped $6.7 billion in 2017-18, up 21% on the previous season, the latest export figures from Beef + Lamb New Zealand show. The result was due to sustained high value per tonne and increased volume for lamb, mutton and beef. Total lamb exports were more than $3.1 billion, up 25% on 2016-17 and 28% higher than the five-year average. The average value of lamb exports stayed over $10,000 per tonne for the entire season. Total mutton exports benefited from limited international supply and strong demand to reach $618million, up 46% on 2016-17.

Source: Otago Daily Times October 14, 2018 15:22 UTC