Turks Ltd employee Joanne Wells is delighted after picking up the 2013 Poultry Trainee of the Year Award after only two and a half years working in the industry. The prestigious award is given annually by the poultry industry to recognise its top-performing Primary ITO trainee. “This award demonstrates our support for a highly skilled and […]
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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. […]
Read MoreMedia Statement on Release of Code of Animal Welfare
The Egg Producers Federation (EPF) finds itself in a very difficult position with the new Code of Animal Welfare (Layer Hens).
Read MoreMedia Statement on Draft Code of Animal Welfare for Layer Hens
Egg farmers cautiously welcome the draft Animal Welfare (Layer Hens) Code of Welfare released today.
Read MoreResponse to 60 Minutes (TV3)
The egg industry does not support illegal farming practices and where these are believed to take place.
Read MoreResponse to statement by SAFE and the RNZSPCA
The colony system is a widely accepted and internationally established egg farming method, being adopted in Western European countries and trialled successfully in New Zealand.
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