Displaying items by tag: Pork

Wednesday, 29 March 2023 10:55

Pig ignorant!

OPINION: Your old mate notes that regulations governing NZ's pig sector could end up seeing us running out of locally produced pork - like we are currently experiencing with eggs.

Published in The Hound

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

Published in General News

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.

Published in General News
Tuesday, 14 July 2020 11:11

Pig sector joins the chorus

Pig farmers have joined a growing chorus in the primary sector calling on the Government to urgently review its migrant worker policies in the wake of Covid-19.

Published in General News
Tuesday, 30 June 2020 12:39

Pork sector facing staff shortages

With a lack of overseas workers, New Zealand’s pork sector is calling on the government for urgent action.

Published in General News
Monday, 29 June 2020 09:42

Pig of a situation in the US

US pig farmers could soon be culling on-site due to a COVID-19 induced backup at meatpacking plants. 

Published in World News
Tuesday, 19 May 2020 09:35

Labelling delay leaves bad taste

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

Published in General News
Thursday, 16 April 2020 11:34

Valtra S394 is pick for porkers

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. 

Published in Machinery & Products
Wednesday, 15 April 2020 12:00

Pig-headed butcher ruling causing issues

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.

Published in General News

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

Published in General News
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