Chatham Islands farmers struggle to off-load stock after three-month shipping halt – RNZ 25 June 2024

Summarised by Centrist 

Chatham Islands farmers are facing a critical situation after three months without livestock shipments due to ongoing maintenance issues with the Southern Tiare ship. Some farmers have had to cull animals to manage feed supplies, while the Ministry for Primary Industries monitors the situation and seeks alternative shipping solutions. 

With about 50,000 stock units needing transport, farmers hope the ship will soon resume operations to alleviate their cash flow and animal welfare concerns.

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