Forestry ‘not to blame’ for Timaru meatworks closure

The New Zealand Forest Owners Association disputes claims that forestry is a reason for the proposed closure of the Smithfield meatworks in Timaru. Federated Farmers stated that land use change, with farms converting to carbon forests at increasing rates, is the primary factor behind the closure. Alliance Group announced the planned full closure of the meat processing plant, citing the impact of changing land use on the industry.

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