New Zealand red meat exports earned an extra $1.2 billion this year, due to good livestock pricing and tighter supplies. 

But the country's $10 billion-plus red meat sector has raised the alarm that it was struggling to get the numbers of livestock needed to satisfy international demand.

The Country's Jamie Mackay explains further.

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New Zealand red meat exports earned an extra $1.2 billion this year, due to good livestock pricing and tighter supplies.&nbsp;
But the country's $10 billion-plus red meat sector has raised the alarm that it was struggling to get the numbers of livestock needed to satisfy international demand.
The Country's Jamie Mackay explains further.
LISTEN ABOVE

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Jamie Mackay: The Country host on NZ red meat exports bringing in more revenue

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