Pig farmers respond to new welfare standards
Pig farmers are cautiously welcoming new animal welfare standards announced by the Government last week.
According to a recent survey, 34.8% of Kiwis will serve ham as their main protein on December 25, beating out lamb by 0.2%.
Ham has edged out lamb to become Kiwis’ top choice for their Christmas tables this year.
According to a recent survey, 34.8% of Kiwis will serve ham as their main protein on December 25, beating out lamb by 0.2%.
NZPork chief executive Brent Kleiss says the holiday season is the perfect time for Kiwis to gather with family and friends to celebrate.
“Every year, lamb and ham go head-to-head for the top spot on the Christmas table, and this year was no different,” Kleiss says. “We’re excited to see ham taking the win and being a part of so many festive celebrations.”
“If you’re one of the many Kiwis looking to buy a ham this Christmas, search the 100% NZ Bacon & Ham Awards as a good place to start,” he adds.
“Foodies and butchers crowned New Zealand’s top ham in June, along with 18 other medal-winner representing both national suppliers and independent retailers. This list represents the best of the best of 100% New Zealand ham.”
The annual survey, now in its seventh year, offers a glimpse into what makes a Kiwi Christmas.
This year, approximately 1,200 respondents shared their festive plans, from favourite dishes to cherished traditions.
The survey was promoted via social media channels and electronic newsletters of Retail Meat New Zealand, Beef + Lamb New Zealand, and NZPork. Entrants were incentivised to enter, with the opportunity to win one of five $200 meat vouchers.
BNZ says it is backing aspiring dairy farmers through an innovative new initiative that helps make the first step to farm ownership or sharemilking a little easier.
LIC chief executive David Chin says meeting the revised methane reduction targets will rely on practical science, smart technology, and genuine collaboration across the sector.
Lincoln University Dairy Farm will be tweaking some management practices after an animal welfare complaint laid in mid-August, despite the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) investigation into the complaint finding no cause for action.
A large slice of the $3.2 billion proposed capital return for Fonterra farmer shareholders could end up with the banks.
Opening a new $3 million methane research barn in Waikato this month, Agriculture Minister Todd McClay called on the dairy sector to “go as fast as you can and prove the concepts”.
New Zealand’s trade with the European Union has jumped $2 billion since a free trade deal entered into force in May last year.

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