Farmers are hitting back at the New South Wales Upper House Committee probe into the flow on effects of the phase out of the live sheep trade. 

The inquiry heard from both the New South Wales Farmers Association and The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development. 

It's made on recommendation -- that the department monitor the state's industry over the course of the phase out, until May 2028 when the ban is enforced. 

Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with Association President Xavier Martin about the inquiry. 

Farmers are hitting back at the New South Wales Upper House Committee probe into the flow on effects of the phase out of the live sheep trade.&nbsp;
The inquiry heard from both the New South Wales Farmers Association and The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development.&nbsp;
It's made on recommendation -- that the department monitor the state's industry over the course of the phase out, until May 2028 when the ban is enforced.&nbsp;
Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with Association President Xavier Martin about the inquiry.&nbsp;

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