Latest Meat Industry Association figures show red meat exports dropped by almost a fifth in February - because of deteriorating economic conditions.

Exports to all 10 major markets dropped -- with sheepmeat going to the UK dropping significantly.

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Other Rural News

29 Sep: Synlait's confirmed the sale of its loss-making factory at Pokeno to US company, Abbott

26 Sep: Fonterra doesn't see an end in sight, to the growing demand for dairy

26 Sep: Most dairy farmers are now breaking even again, for now

25 Sep: Fonterra's CEO says cheaper butter prices could be on the horizon

25 Sep: Our largest company has been seeing profits surge, despite a period of contraction in the economy as a whole

25 Sep: Fonterra's latest record-high milk payout may not be repeated this year

25 Sep: Fonterra's announced a 13-percent rise in operating profit

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