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Egg testing finds potential presence of IBD on Otago farm
Tuesday, 3 September 2019, 4:12 pm | Egg Producers Federation
“The Egg Producers Federation (EPF) has received confirmation from Biosecurity New Zealand that a lower South Island commercial layer hen farm, potentially has Infectious Bursal Disease (IBD) type 1. “There is no evidence that IBD type 1poses ... More >>
Egg Industry introduces first industry-led trace program
Wednesday, 26 June 2019, 8:51 am | Egg Producers Federation
A locally developed, industry-led source assurance programme will set the bar for consumers by enabling them to trace their eggs back to the farm they came from to verify that the eggs they want to buy are the eggs in the carton, says New Zealand’s ... More >>
Egg Industry supports Commerce Commission charges
Thursday, 30 August 2018, 2:21 pm | Egg Producers Federation
The Egg Producers Federation (EPF) fully supports the New Zealand Commerce Comission’s investigation into this small egg producer’s operation. More >>
One farmer does not reflect Colony farming practice
Friday, 8 April 2016, 9:00 am | Egg Producers Federation
Allegations by SAFE that Colony farming causes increased mortality and poor welfare among layer hens is being strongly rejected by the Egg Industry. More >>
Stop and think about why you are opposing modern egg farming
Monday, 17 November 2014, 10:06 am | Egg Producers Federation
The Egg Producers Federation is urging those attending the hearing this week and opposed to Craddock’s new animal welfare friendly egg farm in Pukekohe, to stop and think. More >>
Egg Shells Hatch into Sophisticated New Uses
Tuesday, 24 April 2012, 4:11 pm | Egg Producers Federation
A university research project in the UK is looking at useful ways to recycle egg shells, with the potential of saving millions of dollars a year from an item that is usually disposed of in landfills. More >>
Stay Alert – Eat an Egg
Wednesday, 18 January 2012, 3:05 pm | Egg Producers Federation
New research at Cambridge University in the UK has found that going to work on an egg may be sound advice: scientists there have discovered that egg proteins help people stay awake and alert during the working day. The study, published in the November ... More >>
Stay Alert – Eat an Egg
Wednesday, 18 January 2012, 3:04 pm | Egg Producers Federation
New research at Cambridge University in the UK has found that going to work on an egg may be sound advice: scientists there have discovered that egg proteins help people stay awake and alert during the working day. More >>
From the Egg Producers Federation
Monday, 14 November 2011, 11:18 am | Egg Producers Federation
The egg industry does not support illegal farming practices and where these are believed to take place, the industry draws such practices to the attention of the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (MAF) who have the power to take action. More >>
Eggs: EPP Responds to SAFE
Tuesday, 4 October 2011, 12:19 pm | Egg Producers Federation
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. More >>
Response to illegal farm break-ins in Auckland
Sunday, 20 February 2011, 4:18 pm | Egg Producers Federation
Statement by the Egg Producers Federation 20 February 2011 Statement by Michael Guthrie, Chairman of the EPF, In response to illegal farm break-ins in Auckland The proposal released by Government is to phase-out current cages and this is supported ... More >>
Draft Code of Animal Welfare for Layer Hens
Tuesday, 8 February 2011, 10:46 am | Egg Producers Federation
Egg farmers cautiously welcome the draft “Code for Animal Welfare – Layer Hens” released today by the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (MAF). The key recommendation, to gradually phase out conventional cages, is consistent with the industry’s own ... More >>
Egg Farmers Welcome Findings of Welfare Study
Monday, 4 May 2009, 4:57 pm | Egg Producers Federation
New Zealand egg producers today welcomed the release by MAF of the country’s most comprehensive investigation into hen welfare. More >>
Free Range Egg Industry Unites For Consumers
Monday, 2 March 2009, 5:27 pm | Egg Producers Federation
The need to protect consumer interests while meeting increased demand for free range eggs was the subject of the first ever major gathering of Free Range Egg producers in Auckland last week. The meeting focused on how the industry can ensure consumers ... More >>
Egg Industry Celebrates Training Graduates
Wednesday, 19 September 2007, 1:39 pm | Egg Producers Federation
Auckland, New Zealand – 19 September, 2007. At a recent national conference of New Zealand egg producers, graduates Sandra MacKenzie and David Rich were recognised for their attainment of the National Certificate in Poultry Production – Egg Production ... More >>
We Won’t Tolerate Bad Eggs
Tuesday, 16 January 2007, 9:01 am | Egg Producers Federation
New Zealand’s egg producers say they’re appalled by reports of animal cruelty on an illegal egg farm in South Auckland. More >>
Egg Producers Federation Disappointed
Friday, 18 March 2005, 4:28 pm | Egg Producers Federation
Friday 18 March 2005 - Auckland, New Zealand. The New Zealand Egg Producers Federation (EPF) is both disappointed and frustrated over the New Zealand Food Safety Authority (NZFSA) decision to exempt some egg producers from Risk Management Programmes (RMPs). More >>
Free range producer on egg board
Monday, 28 February 2005, 5:32 pm | Egg Producers Federation
Auckland, 10 February 2005. The commercial interests of free range egg producers will have a dedicated voice on the Egg Producers Federation (EPF) through the appointment of Mr Roger Moore, a free range King Country farmer. More >>
Federation Backs Risk Management Programme
Monday, 7 February 2005, 10:35 am | Egg Producers Federation
Friday 04 February- Auckland, New Zealand. The New Zealand Egg Producers Federation (EPF) has hit out at critics of the New Zealand Food Safety Association Risk Management Programme for layer hen farms. Executive Director, Michael Brooks says that it is ... More >>
Egg Producers Support Welfare Code
Wednesday, 22 December 2004, 11:04 am | Egg Producers Federation
The Egg Producers Federation, the industry body representing all egg farmers in New Zealand including free-range, barn and cage production systems, welcomes and supports the Animal Welfare (layer Hens) Code of Welfare 2004 issued today by the Minister ... More >>
