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Farmers walk out on Ag minister’s speech

SEVERAL representatives from multiple farming groups walked out on a speech by agriculture minister, Murray Watt on Wednesday in protest of the recent announcement that live sheep exports would be banned in 2028. Photo: SUPPLIED.
Mark Rabich

THE National Farmers’ Federation and other industry representatives staged an unprecedented walk-out during agriculture minister, Murray Watt’s post-Budget speech on Wednesday morning to make a statement about the recent live sheep export ban and issuing a warning to all farming sectors.

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