date:Jul 26, 2013
elped offset a drop of 1% in output levels, to reach 250 million. The recent softening in global grain prices has also brought some welcome relief to pig producers. Stronger sheepmeat output, particularly in the first quarter helped offset a weakening in lamb prices. Overall, the value of exports was 8% higher at 105 million, compared to 97 million for the same period last year. Finally, the sharp recovery in live cattle exports helped boost the value of livestock exports by more than 20%.
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