North Island farmer Jim Mather takes great pride in “growing fantastic animals” on his farm near Foxton – but he was still surprised to find a ham from one of […]
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Please don’t relocate wild pigs, hunters told
OSPRI are advising pig hunters not to release and relocate pigs into new areas. Not only is it illegal, but it can also spread diseases such as bovine TB and […]
NZPork proposes changes to pig welfare
Pork industry body NZPork has put forward alternatives to the way pigs are farmed in response to Government proposals. NZPork’s proposals include ensuring all sows are provided with nesting material […]
Pig farmers worried by High Court ruling
A High Court ruling around the use of mating stalls and farrowing crates has the potential to significantly impact New Zealand pig farming, says NZ Pork. In November, the High […]