Displaying items by tag: NZ PORK

Wednesday, 29 March 2023 10:55

Pork imports lower standards

Almost two thirds of pork consumed in New Zealand comes from countries that fail – and are not required – to meet our animal welfare standards.

Published in General News
Saturday, 24 December 2022 09:55

Lamb takes top spot in Xmas survey

Lamb will be served on most Kiwi Christmas dinner tables this year, according to the Great Kiwi Christmas Survey.

Published in General News
Wednesday, 22 June 2022 11:55

Controversial changes for pigs

A controversial new welfare draft code is triggering vigorous debate between pig farmers and animal welfare advocated as to what the best path forward is.

Published in General News
Tuesday, 21 June 2022 12:55

Extension welcomed by pork sector

The country's pork sector has welcomed an extension to consultation on a controversial draft code of welfare for pigs.

Published in General News
Friday, 13 May 2022 07:55

'Pig' of a new welfare code

NZ's pig farming sector believes if a new draft welfare code for pigs is adopted it could spell the end of the country's pork industry.

Published in Farm Health
Thursday, 12 May 2022 15:55

Kiwis back animal welfare call

More than 3,000 Kiwis have signed a petition calling for imported pork to be required to meet the same animal welfare standards as New Zealand pork.

Published in General News

NZ Pork is hailing the success of a scheme where the Government bought surplus pork and had it delivered to food banks to counter the disruptions of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Published in General News
Tuesday, 30 June 2020 12:39

Pork sector facing staff shortages

With a lack of overseas workers, New Zealand’s pork sector is calling on the government for urgent action.

Published in General News
Monday, 10 February 2020 13:53

Hiding imported pork?

Shoppers looking to buy Kiwi pork may be misled if proposed country of origin labelling changes go ahead, claims NZ Pork.

Published in General News
Tuesday, 27 August 2019 12:55

African swine fever warning

Farmers NZ-wide are being urged to lift their biosecurity – particularly on overseas travel and visitors – after a possible outbreak of African swine fever (ASF) was mooted in the Philippines earlier this month.

Published in General News
Page 1 of 2

» Latest Print Issues Online

The Hound

Why?

OPINION: A mate of yours truly wants to know why the beef schedule differential is now more than 45-50 cents…

Fat to cut

OPINION: Your canine crusader understands that MPI were recently in front of the Parliamentary Primary Sector Select Committee for an…

» Connect with Rural News

» eNewsletter

Subscribe to our weekly newsletter