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New Zealand’s trading relationship with China is worth $19b and experts say that leaves the country ‘significantly exposed’
In New Zealand, dairy farmers produce far more milk than a nation of 5 million people can consume. In fact, there are about the same number of dairy cows in New Zealand as there are people.
Key points:
- New Zealand’s dairy exports to China are worth more than $5 billion annually
- Farmers say the country is a “major player” and losing that business would have a “massive impact” on their lives
- Experts say New Zealand is “significantly exposed” to China on trade and is mindful of any reprisals
Farmers will say the land is naturally blessed when it comes to producing milk — the climate is cool and the rain can be relied on.
Cattle run in paddocks and can be mostly grass-fed throughout their lives.
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