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There are calls to strengthen biosecurity controls around imported pork as NZ works to keep foot and mouth disease (FMD) out.

Kiwis have until 8 July to have their say on controversial changes to pig farming practices in New Zealand.

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

New Zealand pig farmers are urging Kiwis to back the industry and have their say on a new draft welfare code.

New Zealand pig farmers are being encouraged to have their say on a proposal to sign an agreement with the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) to help protect the sector in the event of a biosecurity incursion.

Brent Kleiss has been appointed as the new chief executive of NZPork, the statutory industry body working to support New Zealand’s commercial pig farmers.

Kiwi consumers are being urged to look out for labels showing pork is 100% New Zealand born and raised with the introduction of new food labelling regulations.

Ham has been named New Zealand’s most popular meat for the 2021 Christmas feast.

As Kiwis order their Christmas ham, NZPork is encouraging them to check the pork is actually from New Zealand.

NZPork says it is disappointed at further delays to the introduction of Country of Origin labelling regulations.