Today on The Country radio show, host Jamie Mackay catches up with Beef + Lamb Chair Kate Acland, who says forestry and land use changes “can’t be ignored” in creating a challenging environment for sheep and beef farmers.
On with the show:
Kate Acland:
The Beef + Lamb New Zealand chair says it’s been a challenging time for farmers and processing companies due to a drop in sheepmeat prices in the last few years, and an increase in on-farm costs and along the supply chain.