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  • Code of Welfare

    The new Code of Welfare for Layer Hens reflects the latest knowledge in welfare science, recommending colonies, alongside barn and free-range farming, as a sustainable and welfare-friendly option for New Zealand egg farming

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  • Introducing Colonies

    Hens love to nest, perch, scratch and stretch their wings. Learn more about how colonies provide the space and features for hens to express their natural behaviours.

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  • The Colony Egg Production System - See for Yourself

    The Colony system of egg production has been in the news lately but many New Zealanders are still unfamiliar with it.

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  • Colonies Provide Strong Welfare

    Isolated negligence of one farmer does not reflect Colony farming practice Allegations by SAFE.

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  • Key facts and useful background on NZ egg farming

    Consumption, prices, sales, consumers, trends and more.

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  • Farming eggs

    Find out more about how we feed a nation of egg-lovers, and the different farming types use: conventional cage, colony, barn and free-range.

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  • Meet our Hens

    The layer hen is a special breed of chicken chosen for egg farming because they lay more, high quality eggs than many other breeds.

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  • Code of Welfare

    Egg in Hands

    The new Code of Welfare for Layer Hens reflects the latest knowledge in welfare science, recommending colonies, alongside barn and free-range farming, as a sustainable and welfare-friendly option for New Zealand egg farming

    Read More

  • Introducing Colonies

    Colony Inside

    Hens love to nest, perch, scratch and stretch their wings. Learn more about how colonies provide the space and features for hens to express their natural behaviours.

    Read More

  • The Colony Egg Production System - See for Yourself

    Colony Perch Part Four

    The Colony system of egg production has been in the news lately but many New Zealanders are still unfamiliar with it.

    Read More

  • Colonies Provide Strong Welfare

    Colony Nest Part One

    Isolated negligence of one farmer does not reflect Colony farming practice Allegations by SAFE.

    Read More

  • Key facts and useful background on NZ egg farming

    Poached Eggs

    Consumption, prices, sales, consumers, trends and more.

    Read More

  • Farming eggs

    Lots of Eggs

    Find out more about how we feed a nation of egg-lovers, and the different farming types use: conventional cage, colony, barn and free-range.

    Read More

  • Meet our Hens

    Meet Our Hens

    The layer hen is a special breed of chicken chosen for egg farming because they lay more, high quality eggs than many other breeds.

    Read More

Farming affordable and welfare-friendly eggs for New Zealand:

New Zealand has one of the most ideal egg farming environments in the world, being free from many of the pests and disease strains that other countries experience. We also lead the world in many areas of farm practice and animal welfare. The Egg Producers Federation represents all commercial egg farmers across all farming types. The industry is governed by robust standards which ensure Kiwis have access to good quality, affordable eggs produced by healthy hens. Some recent changes have been introduced with the new Code of Welfare (Layer Hens) 2012 (updated 2018) leading to a significant advance for hen welfare.

 

MPI Press Release re No Further Salmonella Enteritidis Detected

Posted December 14, 2022

The article below states that there has been no further Salmonella Enteritidis detected after industry wide testing. RNZ article – Salmonella

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Food Item Cost Per Gram Protein Comparison (updated December 2022)

Posted September 1, 2022

Cost per gram of Protein Comparison March 2022 Cost per gram of Protein Comparison September 2022 Cost per gram of Protein Comparison December 2022    

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Latest News

  • MPI Press Release re No Further Salmonella Enteritidis Detected
  • Food Item Cost Per Gram Protein Comparison (updated December 2022)
  • Rapid Antigen Testing (RAT) – Stockists
  • Introducing Trace My Egg – the egg stamping programme

    Meet Our Farmers

    • Chris Martin, Wairarapa Eggs

      Chris Martin of Wairarapa Eggs aspires to provide the perfect egg for whatever his customers need it for. The perfect...

    • Laurie Horsfall, Hawkes Bay Eggs

      At Hawkes Bay Eggs the farm is a true family business. Between Laurie, his wife, two daughters and son, all...

    • Karen Kelly, Glenpark

      Karen could be best described as Glenpark’s ‘mother hen’. As farm manager in charge of more than 20 full and...

    • Graeme Napier, Henergy

      Graeme is somewhat of a farming pioneer in New Zealand, having been inspired to introduce modern barn farming to the...

    About the Egg Producers Federation

    The Egg Producers Federation of New Zealand Inc. (EPF) represents the interests of all the commercial egg producers in this country.

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    • I Love Eggs (Inc)
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    • NZ Feed Manufacturers Association
    • Poultry Industry Association New Zealand
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