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Deer Industry New Zealand (DINZ) says strong sales of sire stags are being reported throughout the country.

The new deer velvet season has opened strongly, with farmers reporting early enquiry from buyers at prices 10-15% above last season’s close.

Despite challenges from competing land use and a drop in the national deer herd, the industry is well positioned to fulfil New Zealand’s goal to provide high quality protein products to the world’s best-heeled consumers.

Safe use of hunting firearms is pretty basic, says NZ Deerstalkers Association president Bill O’Leary.

Sales of New Zealand chilled venison are growing, boosting returns to New Zealand deer farmers, even though overall venison production is down.

A saliva test successfully used for selecting sheep with enhanced protective immunity to internal parasites is now available for deer breeders.

All five major venison marketing companies and the NZ Deer Farmers Association (NZDFA) are backing the introduction of a revamped quality assurance programme for farmed deer.

Being the only female worker on a deer farm has never fazed Emma Coutts, after years of experience around deer.

As Autumn days shorten, many deer farmers are paying special attention to their rising two-year-old (R2) hinds – the first fawners.

The deer industry hopes its good prices will stem the decline of the national deer herd and even cause a slight increase, Deer Industry NZ chief executive Dan Coup says.