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Indian demand for NZ lamb expected to grow thanks to FTA signing

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Publish Date
Fri, 24 Apr 2026, 12:20pm
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Indian demand for NZ lamb expected to grow thanks to FTA signing

Author
Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Fri, 24 Apr 2026, 12:20pm

More New Zealand lamb could soon be making its way to India under our soon-to-be-signed free trade agreement. 

Labour's now backing the deal, which will reduce or eliminate tariffs on 95% of exports to the world's largest country. 

Beef + Lamb New Zealand says the Indian market has been largely unavailable until now due to a 33% tariff. 

Chair Kate Acland told Ryan Bridge India consumes a huge amount of sheep meat. 

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