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A 12-month delay in implementing new country-of-origin labelling laws will likely hurt New Zealand farmers and pork producers.

Award-winning pig farmer Patoa Farms likely have the only Valtra S394 tractor in New Zealand — but that may soon change given its many benefits. 

The country’s pork producers say relaxation of the COVID-19 lockdown rules might still not be enough to prevent an animal welfare crisis on the country’s pig farms.

Butchers can now process pork, but only for supply to supermarkets and other retailers.

Pig farmers want the Government to allow independent butchers to resume trading immediately and help avoid an animal welfare crisis on farms.

Massey University students looking to fund their studies in the pork industry have until March 10 to apply for up to four New Zealand Pork Industry Board scholarships.

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

The worsening outbreak of African swine fever throughout Asia and Europe has created a rare opportunity for New Zealand meat producers.

A new report warns that a virus decimating parts of the global pork industry could spread to more countries next year.

The $750 million New Zealand pork industry needs farmers’ help to keep out the deadly African swine fever virus.