Much of the agriculture sector is slamming a federal government decision to push forward with phasing out live sheep exports.

$107 million will be spent on the transition which is due to be completed by May 2028.

The Commonwealth says the industry hass been in long-term decline and represents less than 1% of West Australia's ag sector.

Rural reporter Sophie Clarke caught up with Australian Livestock Exporters Council chief executive Mark Harvey-Sutton to get his take.

Much of the agriculture sector is slamming a federal government decision to push forward with phasing out live sheep exports.
$107 million will be spent on the transition which is due to be completed by May 2028.
The Commonwealth says the industry hass been in long-term decline and represents less than 1% of West Australia's ag sector.
Rural reporter Sophie Clarke caught up with Australian Livestock Exporters Council chief executive Mark Harvey-Sutton to get his take.

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