Displaying items by tag: Deer Farmers

Sunday, 20 September 2015 19:00

Venison alternatives starting to move

Consolidation in the deer industry in the last five years means mainly the more committed farmers are left, which is good for the industry, says Kris Orange.

Published in General News
Saturday, 19 September 2015 19:00

Deer gives conference time to younger generation

A conference just for the younger generation is one way the deer industry hopes to retain young people in deer farming.

Published in General News
Sunday, 05 July 2015 06:00

Advance Parties gaining traction

Deer Industry NZ is fielding an upsurge in the number of farmers wanting to join an Advance Party (AP).

Published in Management
Wednesday, 18 February 2015 00:00

Attention to welfare can boost profits

Deer farmers are being encouraged to look closely at their animal health as part of the ‘Passion2Profit’ initiative. 

Published in Farm Health
Tuesday, 23 December 2014 06:00

Hind feeding crucial to deer farm profits

TO GROW premium weaners, deer farmers must maintain their lactating hinds at a body condition score of at least 3.0 on a 5-point scale. 

Published in General News
Monday, 17 November 2014 13:25

Deer disappointed in NZ-Korea FTA

New Zealand's deer industry is deeply disappointed in the reported outcome of the New Zealand–Korea Free Trade Agreement (FTA).

Published in General News
Tuesday, 18 December 2012 09:09

Don't tell Rudolph

Don't tell Rudolph, but it's velvet and antler competition time in New Zealand, with national and many regional competitions completed in recent weeks.

Published in General News

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