The Egg Producers Federation has welcomed the sentencing of former Whangarei egg farmer John Garnett who duped consumers by falsely labelling and selling cage-raised eggs as free-range.
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Media Statements
Where do our eggs come from?
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This very informative clip from TV3’s Campbell Live show on 7 August 2014 shows conventional cage.
Read MoreEPF accepts changed timetable for phasing-out of conventional eggs
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Media statement 12 December 2013 The Egg Producers Federation (EPF) says that it accepts the decision by the Minister for Primary Industries, Hon Nathan Guy, announced today, which involves minor extensions to the phase-out of conventional cages for layer hens. Government announced in December 2012, on the advice of its advisory committee NAWAC (National Animal […]
Read MorePoultry worker has something to crow about
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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 […]
Read MoreFarming affordable and welfare-friendly eggs for New Zealand
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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
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The Egg Producers Federation (EPF) finds itself in a very difficult position with the new Code of Animal Welfare (Layer Hens).
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