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. […]
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Media 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).
Read MoreMedia Statement on Draft Code of Animal Welfare for Layer Hens
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Egg farmers cautiously welcome the draft Animal Welfare (Layer Hens) Code of Welfare released today.
Read MoreResponse to 60 Minutes (TV3)
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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
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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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