Beef dispute: Ongoing impasse has farmers 'on the verge of tears', says Agriculture Minister

Agriculture Minister Michael Creed says that getting all sides of the beef dispute back to the negotiating table is a complex matter and that the ongoing impasse is an emotional issue that has had farmers “on the verge of tears”. Mr Creed said the issues that have seen farmers mount pickets at factories and retailers go beyond the price paid for cattle.

“I don't underestimate the challenge of getting these talks back on the rails,” Mr Creed said.