Argentine beef ban is an opportunity for NZ

Argentine beef ban is an opportunity for NZ
Meat processors at work.
Rebecca Howard
News that Argentina has announced a 30-day ban on all beef exports is an opportunity for New Zealand’s red meat sector.Rising domestic beef prices in the South American nation spurred the government to implement a series of emergency measures aimed at clamping down on speculation and tax evasion, Argentina's Ministry of Development said.Exports will be suspended for 30 days while the measures are being implemented.  Argentina exported $3 billion worth of red meat in 2020, according to data from the Argentine Meat Exports Consorti...

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