Farmers call for change to Victorian meat processing restrictions

Victorian farmers are pushing for a rethink on the roadmap to reopening the state’s meat processing sector from coronavirus shutdowns.

The four steps to “COVID Normal” involve a gradual re-opening of the economy.

Meat processors will remain under heavy restrictions until the final step.

To find out more about the road map’s impact on agriculture, rural editor Eddie Summerfield spoke with Victorian Farmers Federation President David Jochinke:

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