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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29 Jun: Dairy farmers are remaining optimistic, despite some road bumps

04 Jun: Dairy prices are down 1.6 percent at the latest Global Dairy Trade auction

29 May: Good news for Fonterra dairy farmers - accompanied by a "but"

29 May: Fonterra's reporting a strong rise in profit, while warning of more global uncertainty on the horizon

26 May: Farmers are sounding the alarm - warning the sheep industry is collapsing

25 May: Strong global dairy commodity prices are expected to be good news for farmers this season

22 May: New Zealand farmers are benefiting from a dairy renaissance

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