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Publications & Reports

Research Papers

Massey University Annual Report

Educational Resources

The Chook Book:
For students aged eight to 11 years
Poultry Biology Book:
For secondary students

About eggs

FAQ: Egg yolk colour
ESR report: Survey of retail eggs for Salmonella:
A summary of the findings and more information is available at Eating & Cooking.
Egg Latest Egg labelling requirements 2009:
A guide to the Australia and New Zealand Food Standards relating to eggs and egg products. More information is available here

About egg farming

Review Paper:
Factors affecting egg quality in the commercial layer hen.

About Welfare

Animal Welfare (Layer Hens) Code of Welfare 2012:
The current code
NAWAC Welfare Code Report:
NAWAC’s reasons for commendations in the new Code, including colonies.
Animal Welfare (Layer Hens) Code of Welfare 2005:
The previous code
Animal Welfare (Layer Hens) Code of Welfare 2011 – Public Draft:
The new draft code developed by NAWAC, awaiting Ministerial approval.

About colony farming

Project summary – MAF Sustainable Farming Fund Colony trial:
An overview of the NZ-based trial of colony farming in New Zealand.
Findings summary – MAF Sustainable Farming Fund Colony trial:
A summary of the results observed and recorded in this trial.
Summary of the economic impact of the transition to colonies
MAF economic analysis:
Prepared for NAWAC and the Minister of Agriculture in relation to the economic impact of the Draft Code.
Nimmo-Bell Ltd economic analysis:
Commissioned by the EPF to look at the economic impact of the changes proposed in the Draft Code.
LECG market dynamics analysis:
Commissioned by the EPF, is an investigation into egg market dynamics and the impact of changed production requirements.
Consumer research around colony farming:
An independent research project carried out by Qzone in 2010, to understand the impact farming types have on people’s egg purchasing decisions.

Food Item Cost Per Gram Protein Comparison

Cost per gram of Protein Comparison September 2020

Annual Egg Consumption Per Capita 2010 – 2020

Annual Egg Consumption per capita 2010-2020

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Latest News

  • Rapid Antigen Testing (RAT) – Stockists
  • Preparing for Covid-19 on Farm – Checklist for Farmers
  • Covid-19 Protection Framework – with traffic lights
  • No Further Salmonella Enteritidis Detected after Extensive Testing

    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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