NZ stopped their live export trade on the basis of reputational risk. Can Australian farmers really risk their reputation both overseas and within Australia by demanding, against veterinary advice, that the live ex trade needs to be continued...in summer...and without a 30% space increase.....using Barnaby Joyce, of all people, to spruik their cause?
If farmers want to maintain consumer confidence, they really need to consider their “brand” very carefully in light of current veterinary recommendations.
See: http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-07-23/mark-mcgowan-hits-back-at-sheep-farmers-over-live-exports/10026972