This BFAP report assesses the sector’s performance, highlighting key challenges such as high production costs, limited domestic demand and biosecurity risks like Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD). These issues impact profitability throughout the value chain. The report presents the baseline and improved disease control scenarios, quantifying potential exports and Gross Production Value, and recommends interventions in animal health, traceability, carcass value optimisation, abattoir upgrades, and on-farm productivity. The report offers clear benchmarks and metrics to guide decision-making and investment, encouraging coordinated action for a more resilient and competitive red meat industry
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