I also note with concern that Cabinet made its policy determination before having consulted the industry or with rural New Zealand. It is important to remember that New Zealand has some of the highest animal welfare standards in the world already. Also, the Beef + Lamb New Zealand study shows that New Zealand farm produce produces only 25 percent of the global average in terms of carbon emissions. Removing New Zealand's ability to export stock will only serve to induce demand for less carbon-efficient beef, which will ultimately increase global emissions.