Deer
DINZ plots way through planning thicket
Aim is to come out the other side with an integrated farm plan, says deer industry body.
Plush year-end for velvet as China sales soar
Exports to China in December 2023 tripled, latest stats show.
Venison returns buck up deer outlook
Deer sector still somewhat subdued, but venison emerged from pandemic in better shape than other red meats.
Correction to stag sale results
Results published earlier referred to the previous year. Here are the latest figures.
Alliance sweetens pot for prime venison
Premium for product that meets ‘handpicked’ standard.
DINZ eyes $5m push into key US market
Retail foothold would be deer’s ‘third leg of the stool’.
Industry marks 50 years of deer farming science
Half century transforms animal from pest to prized asset.
New deer welfare code drafted
Minimum standards for milking deer a feature of new code.
Deer NZ sets target for GHG plans
DINZ is encouraging all farmers to attend a Know Your Number workshop.
Velvet takes off in South Korea
NZ deer velvet a selling point in new health products
Venison industry getting back on its feet
New chair of industry body and good demand for the product point towards recovery.
Venison market in slow recovery
A farmgate price recovery as high as $11 a kilogram is needed to get the struggling venison sector…
Velvet market tipped for strong growth
Exports of New Zealand velvet could reach $200 million a year over the next 10 years with potential…
Pāmu Deer Milk wins global award
Pāmu’s awarding winning Deer Milk won the Best Dairy Ingredient category at the World Dairy Innovation Awards, announced…
Tough times in Shanghai
Eight weeks ago, Kiwi-born Shanghai resident Hunter McGregor knew something bad was coming when he noticed his usually…
DINZ seeks viable GHG pricing options
The deer farming community is getting primed to speak up again to ensure it gets a fair deal on greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
Industry cautiously optimistic as venison rebounds
Venison companies are reporting a recovery for the US and China retail markets as they predict a spring peak schedule of $9 a kilogram.
Bucks dominate weaner deer sales
Despite some serious headwinds over the past 12 months, High Peak Station presented a quality line up for one of the country’s largest on-farm weaner deer sales.
Silver Fern makes record results
SILVER Fern Farms (SFF) increased revenue by 10% in 2021 and more than doubled net profit when compared with the year before.
Venison processors juggle capacity due to Omicron
Moving animals off-farm and prioritising animal welfare is the focus for deer farmers, as venison processors struggle with capacity.
Venison schedules in line with 5-year average
VENISON schedules have hit the $8 mark, giving farmers a confidence boost heading into April’s weaner season.
Hard works pays off for global deer campaign
Commitment to the deer industry’s marketing innovation fund is reaping rewards as the initiative heads into its second year.
Venison recovery on track
Venison prices are tracking up, with schedules at their highest since the onslaught of covid.
No easy emissions solution for deer farms
An independent case study has revealed that greenhouse gas (GHG) pricing will have a significant impact on deer farms that cannot plant trees.
Velveting stag tops sales down south
A velveting stag sold by long-time Southland breeder David Stevens set this season’s deer selling calendar alight, making $135,000 at auction earlier this month.
A humbling and rewarding career
Deer Industry New Zealand producer manager Tony Pearse admits his career was not necessarily planned, but rather one of one of huge discovery.
Velvet season off to strong start
Strong underlying consumer demand has seen the velvet season open on a strong note.
Venison market in recovery, albeit slow
New Zealand venison markets are in recovery as restaurants in Europe and North America get back in business.
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