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New chair of Deer Industry NZ Mandy Bell wants the deer industry to be recognised as a sector that produces really healthy protein and is farmed by people who are passionate about the environment.

Deer Industry New Zealand (DINZ) says a recently released draft of an updated Deer Code of Welfare is “a positive forward-looking document”.

Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) has joined forces with Silver Fern Farms, Alliance, Greenlea Premier Meats, ANZCO and Deer Industry New Zealand (DINZ) to deliver 50 Greenhouse Gas workshops over the course of 30 days.

Central Otago deer farmer and veterinarian Amanda (Mandy) Bell has been elected chair of the Deer Industry NZ (DINZ) board.

The deer industry says it is reinforcing its commitment to animal welfare with the appointment of a leading specialist in farm animal welfare.

Improved market conditions for venison are expected for the 2021 season, according to industry body Deer Industry NZ (DINZ).

Innes Moffat says he is optimistic for exports of venison in 2021.

Deer Industry NZ says it has beefed-up its farmer services by appointing Phil McKenzie as its new manager of farm performance.

While productivity on farm in the deer industry has improved, a question mark still hangs over the sector’s ability to get up to speed on sustainability and to connect better with policymakers.

The deer sector has joined a growing chorus of farming groups – and others – describing the Government’s targets for methane reductions as unrealistic.