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Winter Meat Prices Surge Amid Supply Chain Challenges

5/26/2025

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Silver Fern Farms anticipates higher winter meat prices: bull at $7.20-$7.80/kg and lamb at $8.40-$9.50.
Current prices exceed last year's by $1.50-$2/kg due to robust demand and competition.
Industry faces challenges from tariffs, geopolitical issues, and livestock shortages, resulting in plant closures.
Analysts emphasize the need for sustainable margins throughout the value chain.

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Story summary

Silver Fern Farms anticipates higher winter meat prices: bull at $7.20-$7.80/kg and lamb at $8.40-$9.50.
Current prices exceed last year's by $1.50-$2/kg due to robust demand and competition.
Industry faces challenges from tariffs, geopolitical issues, and livestock shortages, resulting in plant closures.
Analysts emphasize the need for sustainable margins throughout the value chain.